The grooming and showing of cattle, sheep and goats are taught through hands-on experience and presentation of the animals in a show organized by the students each spring. The show is open to the public and is held at the Hadley Farm. Previous experience preferred.

This is a two credit experiential learning class that involves the daily care, feeding, and management of pre- and post-weaned dairy calves. Students are expected to attend weekly management meetings and to complete a two week feeding block. This course requires close quarter work with dairy calves.

This course is conducted during spring break of each year to introduce students to the concepts and procedures involved in the artificial insemination of dairy and beef cattle. The instructors will accompany students to Pennsylvania where they will receive instruction from a professional in the artificial insemination industry. Successful student participants earn a certificate of completion.

Students will gain initial experience in teaching all aspects of Animal Science courses. Students must submit an application and will be expected to demonstrate specific competencies related to labs, assisting students, and leading review sessions.

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

Individualized study with a faculty member. A 500 word abstract summarizing the project to be presented at the end of the Spring semester on Science Day.

This course is a 1 credit discovery-based research tutorial experience emphasizing animal models.

This course is a 1 credit discovery-based research tutorial experience emphasizing cellular and molecular approaches.

This course is evenly divided between molecular and cellular aspects of the biology of eukaryotes and is designed to prepare sophomores for upper level science courses such as genetics, biochemistry, immunology, and the physiology of reproduction. Topics covered include DNA packaging and X-inactivation, enzymes and DNA replication, genes and genomes, polymerase chain reaction and forensics, protein structure, cellular structure and signaling, the extracellular matrix, and cell division and death. Problem sets will be based on the analysis of primary scientific journal articles.

This second course provides additional experience managing the university horse herd, including an introduction to all life stages of horses from foals to breeding stallions. Scientifically-based principles of equine management will be covered, including safety of horse and handler, advanced nutrition and health management of equine life stages, equine business applications, and preventive medicine.