Mellissa Crosswhite

Assistant Professor

Animal & Food Sciences

  • Assistant Professor
    Animal & Food Sciences
  • 405-744-6073 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, 104C Animal Science Building, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

TEACHING SUMMARY

–       Successfully elevate the understanding of covered material by communicating subjects on various levels.

–       Enhance learning with the use of multiple teaching styles including active learning and discussion-based lectures and labs.

–       Creatively engaged discussion through active learning methods.

–       Create a comfortable space for student learning.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Animal Industry Internship
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Full-time internship at an approved production, processing or agribusiness unit or other agency serving animal agriculture. Maximum credit requires a six-month internship in addition to a report and final examination. Graded on a pass-fail basis. May not be used for degree credit with ANSI 5910.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Capstone for Animal Agriculture
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Examination of the role of animal agriculture in society and the importance of research and current issues. Oral and written reports.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Food Industry Internship
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Full-time internship at an approved production, processing or agribusiness unit or other agency serving the food industry. Maximum credit requires a six month internship in addition to a report and final examination. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Animal Industry Internship
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Full-time internship at an approved production, processing or agribusiness unit or other agency serving animal agriculture. Maximum credit requires a six-month internship in addition to a report and final examination. Graded on a pass-fail basis. May not be used for degree credit with ANSI 5910.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Form and Function of Livestock and Poultry
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Form and function of livestock and poultry. Major systems (muscle, skeletal, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal) with emphasis on comparative anatomy and integrated function related to livestock in agricultural production systems.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Form and Function of Livestock and Poultry
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Form and function of livestock and poultry. Major systems (muscle, skeletal, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal) with emphasis on comparative anatomy and integrated function related to livestock in agricultural production systems.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Form and Function of Livestock and Poultry
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Form and function of livestock and poultry. Major systems (muscle, skeletal, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal) with emphasis on comparative anatomy and integrated function related to livestock in agricultural production systems.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Peer-Led Team Learning in Animal Science
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Selected undergraduate students work as peer leaders for learning teams for Animal Science courses. Development of oral and written communication skills of technical concepts in animal science. Duties include meeting regularly with discussion and laboratory sessions, participating in instructional activities and evaluating class performance.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Lab 1-5.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Animal Growth and Performance
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Physiological and endocrine factors affecting growth and performance of domestic animals. May not be used for Degree Credit with ANSI 5803.Prerequisite(s): An upper-division course in animal science.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Animal Growth and Performance
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Physiological and endocrine factors affecting growth and performance of domestic animals. May not be used for degree credit with ANSI 4803.Prerequisite(s): An upper-division course in animal science.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Animal Industry Internship
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Full-time internship at an approved production, processing or agribusiness unit or other agency serving animal agriculture. Maximum credit requires a six-month internship in addition to a report and final examination. Graded on a pass-fail basis. May not be used for degree credit with ANSI 5910.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    First Year Seminar
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Aids students in becoming aware of campus resources, academic programs, and cocurricular offerings, exploring various majors and careers; understanding university academic rules and regulations; and enhancing study skills and attitudes that can contribute to academic success. Previously offered as AG 1011, ARCH 1112, A&S 1111, BADM 1111, BAE 1012, EDHS 1112, and ENGR 1111.Prerequisite(s): Designed for incoming undergraduate students.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Food Industry Internship
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Full-time internship at an approved production, processing or agribusiness unit or other agency serving the food industry. Maximum credit requires a six month internship in addition to a report and final examination. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Form and Function of Livestock and Poultry
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Form and function of livestock and poultry. Major systems (muscle, skeletal, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal) with emphasis on comparative anatomy and integrated function related to livestock in agricultural production systems.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Form and Function of Livestock and Poultry
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Form and function of livestock and poultry. Major systems (muscle, skeletal, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal) with emphasis on comparative anatomy and integrated function related to livestock in agricultural production systems.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Form and Function of Livestock and Poultry
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Form and function of livestock and poultry. Major systems (muscle, skeletal, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal) with emphasis on comparative anatomy and integrated function related to livestock in agricultural production systems.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Animal Industry Internship
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Full-time internship at an approved production, processing or agribusiness unit or other agency serving animal agriculture. Maximum credit requires a six-month internship in addition to a report and final examination. Graded on a pass-fail basis. May not be used for degree credit with ANSI 5910.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Capstone for Animal Agriculture
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Examination of the role of animal agriculture in society and the importance of research and current issues. Oral and written reports.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Food Industry Internship
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Full-time internship at an approved production, processing or agribusiness unit or other agency serving the food industry. Maximum credit requires a six month internship in addition to a report and final examination. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Animal Industry Internship
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Full-time internship at an approved production, processing or agribusiness unit or other agency serving animal agriculture. Maximum credit requires a six-month internship in addition to a report and final examination. Graded on a pass-fail basis. May not be used for degree credit with ANSI 5910.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Form and Function of Livestock and Poultry
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Form and function of livestock and poultry. Major systems (muscle, skeletal, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal) with emphasis on comparative anatomy and integrated function related to livestock in agricultural production systems.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Form and Function of Livestock and Poultry
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Form and function of livestock and poultry. Major systems (muscle, skeletal, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal) with emphasis on comparative anatomy and integrated function related to livestock in agricultural production systems.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Form and Function of Livestock and Poultry
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Form and function of livestock and poultry. Major systems (muscle, skeletal, neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal) with emphasis on comparative anatomy and integrated function related to livestock in agricultural production systems.Prerequisite(s): ANSI 1124 and BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    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.