INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL AND VETERINARY GENETICS

ANSCI/DYSCI 361

Course Description

The molecular basis for inheritance of monogenic and polygenic traits related to animal disease and production. An introduction to the principles of improving animal health and performance by selection and mating systems in companion animals, horses, livestock, and poultry.

Prerequisties

BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 151 , (BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 101 and BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 102 ), or (BIOCORE 382 , BIOCORE 383 , and BIOCORE 384 ) or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

ANSCI/DYSCI 362 , ANSCI/DYSCI 363 , ANSCI 432 , and ANSCI 431

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.87

-0.23% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.36%

4.57% from Historical

A Rate

18.03%

-27.57% from Historical

Class Size

8.02% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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