ASCI 001 - Introductory Animal Sciences
An overview of the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and management of livestock and recreation species; introduction to animal behavior, animal disease, and biotechnology. Includes laboratory sessions.
Credits:  4
Instructor:  Kerr

ASCI 004 - Dairy Cattle Judging
Principles of dairy cattle judging demonstrated and practiced using live animals.
Credits:  2
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 006 - Companion Animal Care and Management 
Scientific principles of nutrition, breeding, and selection, health, management practices, pet therapy, and animal bonding. Primary emphasis on cat and dog.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Erickson

ASCI 043 - Fundamentals of Nutrition
Comprehensive study of specific nutrients in terms of their availability, function, and utilization in mammalian species Prerequisites: High school chemistry and biology.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Paradis

ASCI 091/092 - Basic Equitation - Balanced Seat (beginner)
Students participate in small group riding lessons.
Credits: 1 ASCI credit or 1 credit of PE as an Independent Study
Credits: 2 Credits
Instructor:  Wilkinson

ASCI 097/098 - Introductory Special Topics in Animal Science  
Courses in seminars or topics beyond the scope of existing offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specifics. Prerequisite: Department chair's permission.  May enroll more than once for maximum of 15 hours.
Credits:  .5-15



ASCI 110 - Animal Nutrition, Metabolism & Feeding
Principles of meeting the nutrient requirements of animals, especially as they relate to the practical problems of formulation and production systems. Prerequisite: ASCI 043. Includes laboratory sessions.
Credits:  4
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 115 - Introduction to Equine Studies  
Overview of the scientific and practical application of equine management and selection principles. Housing, nutrition, herd health, reproduction, and career opportunities. Includes laboratory sessions.
Credits:  4
Instructor: Greene
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ASCI 117 - Horse Health and Disease  
Discusses the basic anatomy and physiology of the horse, common equine diseases and problems, their diagnoses, prevention, and treatment.  Prerequisites: ASCI 001, a biology course or instructor permission.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Wilkinson

ASCI 118 - Applied Animal Health 
A study of small and large domestic animal diseases. Natural response to disease, methods of diagnosis, control, and treatment. Prerequisites: ASCI 001, a biology course or instructor permission.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Erickson

ASCI 119 - Equine Training Techniques  
Behavior modification and training of the young horse under saddle and in the cart. Introduction to interdisciplinary directions open to the equine athlete and to conditioning programs associated with these options.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Faculty          

ASCI 121 -  Equus  
A hands-on equine management experience. Students perform horse duties, record keeping, and make financial and management decisions on a horse boarding operation. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, instructor permission.
Credits:  2-4.
Instructor: Wilkinson

ASCI 122 - Animals in Society/Animal Welfare  
Designed to heighten awareness and understanding of human-animal relationships in society, agriculture, and science.   Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Credits:  3
Instructor:  Staff

ASCI 125 - Equine Instructing Techniques  
Examines philosophies, concepts and teaching-learning strategies needed for the development of sound equine instructing skills. Prerequisites: ASCI 115 or Instructor's Permission.
Credits: 3
Instructor: Wilkinson

ASCI 134 - CREAM (Co-operative for Real Education in Agricultural Management)  
A two-semester course in which students perform the work and make the financial and management decisions associated with the CREAM dairy herd. Prerequisite preferred: Sophomore/junior standing, instructor permission.
Credits:  4
Instructor:  Purdie

ASCI 135 - CREAM (Co-operative for Real Education in Agricultural Management)
A two-semester course in which students perform the work and make the financial and management decisions associated with the CREAM dairy herd. Prerequisite preferred: Sophomore/junior standing, instructor permission.
Credits:  4
Instructors: Purdie

ASCI 141 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals  
A comprehensive review of the structure and function of domestic animals, emphasizing those of economic importance. Differences between mammalian and avian species are discussed. Prerequisites: Biology 1, a chemistry course or instructor permission. Includes laboratory sessions.
Credits:  4
Instructor: Zhao

ASCI 143 - Forage and Pasture Management 
(See Plant and Soil Science 143.) Taught alternate years.
Credits:  2
Instructor: Bosworth

ASCI 154 - Dog Training and Behavior
Canine behavior is thoroughly examined and applied to the training and behavior modifications of dogs. Prerequisites:  ASCI Major or Instructor Permission
Credits:  3.
Instructor:  Shaw

ASCI 155 - FARMS 2 + 2 Junior Planning Seminar
The course objective is to introduce students to: 1) on-campus research and learning resources, and 2) Vermont's dairy industry through field trips, and discussion of business' strengths and weaknesses. Prerequisite: FARMS 2 + 2 student
Credits: 2.
Instructor: Faculty

ASCI 156 - FARMS 2 + 2 Senior Planning Seminar
The course provides opportunity for students to develop and present an oral and written formal research project proposal for their Senior research project (ASCI 252). Prerequisite: Enrollment in FARMS 2 + 2 program.
Credits: 2.
Instructor: Faculty

ASCI 161 - Laboratory Animal Health and Disease
An introduction to laboratory animal science and welfare covering animal care and management, the correct performance of experimental procedures, and the regulatory and legislative framework governing it. Prerequisite: ASCI 001, a biology course or instructor permission.
Credits:  3
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 168 - Animal Genetics and Breeding
The discussion of genetic principles and their application in the improvement of farm animals. Student teams develop a breeding plan in a semester project. Prerequisites: BIOL 001 or BCOR 011 or permission.
Credit:  3
Instructor:  St. Pierre

ASCI 171 - Zoos, Exotics, and Endangered Species 
From gorillas to golden lion tamarinds, how human attitudes, activities, utilization, and management strategies impact wild and captive animal populations. Prerequisite: ASCI 001, or instructor permission.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Erickson

ASCI 191-192 - Intermediate Special Topics in Animal Science  
Written courses in seminars or topics beyond the scope of existing offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specifics. Prerequisite: Department chair's permission.  May enroll more than once for maximum of 15 hours.
Credits:  .5-15

ASCI 195 - Field Experience  
Professionally-oriented field experience under joint supervision by faculty and business or community representative.  Prerequisite: Department chair's permission.  Total credit towards graduation cannot exceed 15 hours. Fall semester
Credits:  .5-15
Instructor: Kinghorn

ASCI 196 - Field Experience
Professionally-oriented field experience under joint supervision by faculty and business or community representative.  Prerequisite: Department chair's permission.  Total credit towards graduation cannot exceed 15 hours. Spring semester
Credits:  .5-15
Instructor: Kinghorn

ASCI 197 - Undergraduate Research  
Research activity under direction of  qualified staff member. Must have faculty member approval. Written proposal and report required. Prerequisites: Junior standing, Departmental Chair's permission.
Credits:  1-3
Instructor:  Wright

ASCI 198 - Undergraduate Research  
Research activity under direction of qualified staff member. Must have faculty member approval. Written proposal and report required. Prerequisites: Junior standing, Departmental Chair's permission.
Credits:  1-3
Instructor:  Wright

ASCI 205 - Equine Reproduction and Management  
In-depth investigation of equine reproduction and physiology, mare and stallion endocrinology, breeding techniques, processing semen, embryo transfer parturition, neonatal foal care, and marketing in the equine industry.  Prerequisites: ASCI 001, ASCI 115 or instructor permission.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Faculty

ASCI 211 - Summer Farm Management 
A work-study program on the modern practices associated with farm management. Taught at Miner Institute, Chazy, NY. For students with a strong interest in farm management. Prerequisites: Junior, senior, or graduate standing. (Not offered for graduate credit.)
Credits:  4
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 213 - Dairy Herd Management
Organization and management of the dairy herd. Practical application of feeding, reproduction, milking, and general management principles. Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor permission. Not offered for graduate credit.
Credits: 4
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 214 - Dairy Herd Management
Organization and management of the dairy herd. Practical application of feeding, reproduction, milking, and general management principles. Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor permission. Not offered for graduate credit.
Credits: 4
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 215 - Physiology of Reproduction  
Fundamental principles of the physiology of reproduction with emphasis on, but not limited to, farm animals. Prerequisite: ASCI 141 or instructor permission. Includes laboratory sessions.
Credits:  4
Instructor: Faculty

ASCI 216 -  Endocrinology
Physiology of endocrine and autocrine/paracrine systems and growth factors. Prerequisite: Course in both biology and physiology; one course in anatomy desirable.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Pan

ASCI 220 - Lactation Physiology 
Physiological mechanisms that control and affect lactation in domestic and laboratory animals with emphasis on dairy cattle. Includes mammary anatomy, development and health, and milk synthesis. Prerequisites: One chemistry course and one course in anatomy and physiology, or instructor's permission.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Zhao

ASCI 230 - Agricultural Policy and Ethics  
Examines American agriculture and policies from various perspectives - historical, political, ecological, technological, social, economic, and ethical. Emphasis on contemporary issues, policy options, future developments. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Faculty

ASCI 231 - Advanced Ruminant Nutrition and Dairy Feed  
Integration of microbial growth and fermentation with metabolism to define nutrient requirements in ruminant animals and application to current feeding practices in dairy production systems. Prerequisite: ASCI 110. (Not offered for graduate credit.)
Credits:   2
Instructor: Faculty

ASCI 233 - Dairy Cattle Breeding  
Setting breeding goals, making selection and mating decisions, balancing opposing forces to maximize genetic progress and understanding the underlying genetic principles. Prerequisites: A genetics course, a statistics course, and permission. (Not offered for graduate credit.)
Credits:  2
Instructor: Faculty

ASCI 234 - Advanced Dairy Management  
An intensive, residential program at the Miner Institute providing an in-depth experiential program in the management of the dairy herd. Prerequisites: ASCI 110, 134 or 135 or equivalents. Fifteen hours. (Not offered for graduate credit.)
Credits: 15
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 252 - FARMS 2 + 2 Senior Project
The students will conduct independent research focused on a project proposal that was developed and approved in previous course work (ASCI 156). Prerequisites: FARMS 2 + 2 Program enrollment, ASCI 156.
Credits: 1-18.
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 263 - Clinical Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
The use of case studies in companion animal medicine to develop clinical, analytical, and diagnostic skills. Prerequisites: ASCI 118, 141, junior standing.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Erickson

ASCI 264 - Clinical Topics:  Livestock Medicine  
An advanced study of diseases in cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, emphasizing disease detection, pathobiology, treatment and prevention. Prerequisites:  ASCI 118, 141, junior standing.
Credits:  3
Instructor: Blauwiekel

ASCI 272 - Advanced Topics:  Zoos, Exotics, and Endangered Species
An exploration of modern zoo philosophy and ethics and the extent of human intervention necessary for the preservation of endangered species. Prerequisites: ASCI 171 or instructor permission.
Credits:  3
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 281 - Animal Sciences Career Seminar  
Discussion and workshop activities exploring careers in animal and food sciences.  Includes resume preparation and interview training. Prerequisite: Junior standing, ASCI major. Not offered for graduate credit.
Credits:  1
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 297 - Special Topics in Animal Science  
Written courses in seminars or topics beyond the scope of existing offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specifics. Prerequisite: Department chair's permission. May enroll more than once for maximum of 15 hours.
Credits:  .5-15
Instructor:  Faculty


ASCI 298 - Advanced Special Topics in Animal Science  
Courses in seminars or topics beyond the scope of existing offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specifics. Prerequisite: Department chair's permission.  May enroll more than once for maximum of 15 hours.
Credits:  .5-15


ASCI 301 - ASCI Graduate Journal Club
Students learn to critically read and discuss current scientific literature in terms of scientific method and merit.  Pre/corequisite: Graduate standing.
Credits:  1
Instructor: Kraft

ASCI 302 - ASCI Graduate Seminar
Topics of current faculty and graduate student interest presented in a seminar-discussion format. Pre/corequisite: Graduate standing.
Credits:  1
Instructor: Kerr

ASCI 303 - Research Proposal Writing
Students develop and write formal proposal for their graduate research project. Pre/corequisites: Graduate standing; must be taken prior to/during the semester of student's first committee meeting.
Credits:  1
Instructor: Zhao

ASCI 391 - Master's Thesis Research
Chair permission.
Credits:  1-9
Instructor:  Wright

ASCI 392 - Independent Literature Research
Reading and literature research culminating in a paper on a topic of current interest in Animal Sciences. Prerequisites: Permission.
Credits:  1-6
Instructor: Faculty

ASCI 395 - Special Topics
Credits: 1-6.
Instructor: Faculty

ASCI 396 - Special Topics
Credits: 1-6.
Instructor:  Faculty

ASCI 491 - Doctoral Dissertation Research
Chair permission.
Credits:  1-12
Instructor: Harvey-Berino, McFadden

ANFS 395 - Special Topics - Cells to Society
Lectures, laboratories, readings, or projects relating to topics in animal, nutrition and food sciences. Pre/co-requisites: Graduate standing.
Credits: 1-4.


ANFS 491 - Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-18.
Instructor: Harvey-Berino

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