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Lowest historical GPA first. At least 100 letter grades over the five years through the selected term. Grades reflect past outcomes, not workload or a guaranteed result.
Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Only courses with at least 100 letter grades are ranked.
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY covers physiological processes, anatomy, and function of organ systems in domestic animals.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Laura Hernandez: Exams are based on worksheets and the textbook, requiring extensive study of those materials. Lectures can be difficult to follow without recordings, and some exam content may not be covered in class.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ANSCI/DYSCI 101 provides an overview of animal sciences, covering anatomy, physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, management, welfare, and behavior of domesticated animals with an emphasis on food animals.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report that exams are detail-oriented and memorization-heavy, requiring study of every lecture slide. The group term paper is frequently described as harshly graded, requiring regular review of lecture material to succeed.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025ANSCI 200 covers the biology, care, and context of companion animals including birds.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Attendance is essential because lectures are not posted online and contain unlisted details. Exams are lecture-heavy, requiring students to study specific class points rather than relying on a textbook.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ANSCI/DYSCI 434 covers reproductive physiology, fertility improvement, and artificial insemination.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of John Parrish, Rick Monson: Reviewers characterize the course as demanding and challenging. Exams are described as tough and long, with one student noting they are only semi-related to lectures, while others emphasize the need for hard work.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Explores animal welfare topics from the animal's perspective, analyzing contemporary issues and policies based on scientific understanding of animal experiences.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025ANSCI 435 teaches methods of assessing information quality and developing analytical seminars on animal sciences topics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025ANSCI 375 covers various topics in Animal Science of current interest to undergraduate students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Francisco Peñagaricano: The course features a 70% weighted quiz component with timed, multi-choice exams every two weeks, where being unprepared can quickly lower your grade.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to Animal Sciences Laboratory provides hands-on experience and demonstrations to develop practical skills with animals.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025ANSCI 135 covers key challenges and opportunities in animal agriculture, biology, health, and veterinary medicine, alongside career and professional development.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025ANSCI 336 covers the molecular and cellular basis of animal growth and development, focusing on tissue development and growth promotants in livestock.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025A seminar in endocrinology and reproductive physiology where graduate students develop and deliver research presentations to a scientific audience.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026