Animal Reproduction and Development Option
This option is available within the Bioresource Research major at the following location:
- Corvallis
Animal reproduction and development entails the study of life processes in cells, organs, and whole animals to enhance efficient production of high-quality animals and animal food products. Students use antibody-based assays, molecular genetics, protein chemistry, embryo and tissue culture, electron chemistry, and other modern laboratory techniques in research in areas of animal reproduction, development and growth, preparing them for positions or graduate programs in the bioscience/biomedical/veterinary/agricultural fields.
Option Code: 127
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Apply the fundamental concepts of biosciences and bioresource sciences, and of the physical and mathematical sciences that support these fields.
- Design an experiment, collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- Create written and oral research presentations.
- Analyze and defend research results to both professionals and the general public.
- Evaluate research results in relation to important contemporary scientific issues.
- Demonstrate personal responsibility, research and work ethics, and the ability to contribute to a team.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Core | ||
ANS 121 | +*INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCES | 4 |
ANS 314 | ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
ANS 316 | REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS | 4 |
ANS 317 | REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS LABORATORY | 1 |
CROP 300/HORT 300 | CROP PRODUCTION IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST AGROECOSYSTEMS | 4 |
Electives | ||
Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | ||
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY | ||
INTRODUCTION TO INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT | ||
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | ||
PRINCIPLES OF RANGELAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | ||
SOIL SCIENCE and +*SOIL SCIENCE LABORATORY FOR SOIL 205 | ||
or CSS 205 | +*SOIL SCIENCE | |
FUNDAMENTALS OF TOXICOLOGY | ||
Specialization and Breadth Courses | ||
Select 6 to 7 credits approved by option faculty and research mentor | 6-7 | |
Total Credits | 27 |
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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
Option Code: 127