Udaya Desilva

Professor

Animal & Food Sciences

  • Professor
    Animal & Food Sciences
  • 405-744-8847 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, 329P Noble Research Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Agricultural Animals of the World (G)
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    The production and utilization of agricultural animals by human societies.
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    Agricultural Animals of the World (G)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The production and utilization of agricultural animals by human societies.
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    Agricultural Animals of the World (G)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The production and utilization of agricultural animals by human societies.
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    Animal Genetics
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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.
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    Master's Research and Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Research problem for meeting requirements of the Masters degree. Previously offered as VAPP 5000 and VBSC 5000. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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    Senior Honors Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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.
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    Agricultural Animals of the World (G)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    The production and utilization of agricultural animals by human societies.
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    Animal Genetics
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    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.
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    Special Problems
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Special research problems in the various fields of veterinary biomedical sciences. Previously offered as VIDP 5110 and VBSC 5110.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 20 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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    Doctoral Research and Dissertation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Animal Genetics
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    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.
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    Doctoral Research and Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    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.
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    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.
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    Agricultural Animals of the World (I)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The production and utilization of agricultural animals by human societies.
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    Animal Genetics
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    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.
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    Master's Research and Thesis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    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.
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    Master's Research and Thesis
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    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
    Animal Genetics
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    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.
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    Animal Genetics
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Animal Genetics
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    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
    Master's Research and Thesis
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    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.
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    Honors Creative Component
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    A guided creative component for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader and oral examination.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Research and Thesis
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    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.