Darren Hagen

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with, and under the direction of, a major professor. Open only to students continuing beyond the level of the MS degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-10 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree.

Introduction to analyzing genomes of common livestock species. Understanding the theory of next generation sequencing methods, and how these are applied in the field of livestock genomics, genome resequencing, analysis of genomic variant data, annotating a genome sequence using transcriptomics and proteomics and epigenomics. An introduction to assigning function to genes and genomic regions, exposure to the principles in molecular, comparative and evolutionary genetics/genomics and the application of these principles to livestock genomics.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3423 or equivalent.

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with, and under the direction of, a major professor. Open only to students continuing beyond the level of the MS degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-10 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree.

The basic principles of heredity including: kinds of gene action, random segregation, independent assortment, physical and chemical basis of heredity, mutations, sex-linkage, chromosome mapping, multiple alleles and chromosomal abnormalities. Also a brief introduction to quantitative inheritance and population genetics.Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111), minimum grade of C.

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with, and under the direction of, a major professor. Open only to students continuing beyond the level of the MS degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-10 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree.

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with, and under the direction of, a major professor. Open only to students continuing beyond the level of the MS degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-10 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree.

Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with, and under the direction of, a major professor. Open only to students continuing beyond the level of the MS degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-10 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree.

Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.

A critical review and study of the literature; written and oral reports and discussion on select subjects. Same course as ANSI 6110.Offered for 1 credit hour, maximum of 3 credit hours.

A guided reading and research program ending with an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty member, with second faculty reader, oral examination, and public presentation of thesis findings. Required for graduation with college honors in agriculture.Prerequisite(s): AG 4013, Honors Program participation, senior standing, instructor approval.

The basic principles of heredity including: kinds of gene action, random segregation, independent assortment, physical and chemical basis of heredity, mutations, sex-linkage, chromosome mapping, multiple alleles and chromosomal abnormalities. Also a brief introduction to quantitative inheritance and population genetics.Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111), minimum grade of C.

A critical review and study of the literature; written and oral reports and discussion on select subjects. Same course as ANSI 6110.Offered for 1 credit hour, maximum of 3 credit hours.

A detailed study of an assigned problem by a student wishing additional information on a special topic.Offered for variable credit,1-6 credits, maximum or 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Independent research planned, conducted, and reported in consultation with a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree.

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with, and under the direction of, a major professor. Open only to students continuing beyond the level of the MS degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-10 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree.

Introduction to analyzing genomes of common livestock species. Understanding the theory of next generation sequencing methods, and how these are applied in the field of livestock genomics, genome resequencing, analysis of genomic variant data, annotating a genome sequence using transcriptomics and proteomics and epigenomics. An introduction to assigning function to genes and genomic regions, exposure to the principles in molecular, comparative and evolutionary genetics/genomics and the application of these principles to livestock genomics.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3423 or equivalent.

Introduction to analyzing genomes of common livestock species. Understanding the theory of next generation sequencing methods, and how these are applied in the field of livestock genomics, genome resequencing, analysis of genomic variant data, annotating a genome sequence using transcriptomics and proteomics and epigenomics. An introduction to assigning function to genes and genomic regions, exposure to the principles in molecular, comparative and evolutionary genetics/genomics and the application of these principles to livestock genomics. Same course as ANSI 4823.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 3423 or equivalent.

Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.

A critical review and study of the literature; written and oral reports and discussion on select subjects. Same course as ANSI 6110.Offered for 1 credit hour, maximum of 3 credit hours.

A critical analysis of the objectives and methods of research in the area of animal science. Review of the literature, written and oral reports and discussion on select topics. Same course as ANSI 5110.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

A guided reading and research program ending with an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty member, with second faculty reader, oral examination, and public presentation of thesis findings. Required for graduation with college honors in agriculture.Prerequisite(s): AG 4013, Honors Program participation, senior standing, instructor approval.

Independent research planned, conducted and reported in consultation with, and under the direction of, a major professor. Open only to students continuing beyond the level of the MS degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-10 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree.

Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.

Independent research planned, conducted, and reported in consultation with a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree.