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:
- Retain and articulate the fundamental concepts of biosciences and bioresource sciences, and of the physical and mathematical sciences that support these fields.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method by designing an experiment, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
- Convey the meaning of research results in written and oral format, to both professionals and the general public.
- Master and discuss the important contemporary issues in the specific discipline of the BRR option and research project.
- Demonstrate professionalism, including critical thinking, a strong work ethic, 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 7 to 9 credits approved by option faculty and research mentor | 7-9 | |
Total Credits | 27-30 |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
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Core Education course. Applies only to students admitted to an OSU undergraduate degree from Summer 2025 onwards
Option Code: 127