VETERINARY GENETICS

ANSCI/DYSCI 362

Course Description

The genetic basis for predisposition to disease or resistance to disease in livestock and companion animal species. Genetic defects, their discovery, diagnosis and treatment.

Prerequisties

ANSCI/DYSCI 361 or concurrent enrollment

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.13

4.71% from Historical

Completion Rate

97.44%

3.61% from Historical

A Rate

20.51%

-16.42% from Historical

Class Size

43.12% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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