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Dairy Science

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GPA and percentages are weighted by recorded letter grades. UW comparisons use the same terms. Cross-listed courses count once within this department and once across UW; department totals should not be added together. Grade counts are not unique students. Offering counts reflect captured records, not a complete historical schedule.

Fall 2026

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Grades have not been recorded for this term. Historical results remain in the overview above.

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18 courses

Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.

ANSCI/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 2025

Introduction 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 2025

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 2026

Integrates nutritional and biochemical concepts to understand digestive and metabolic processes in dairy and beef cattle, predicting and manipulating production and health outcomes.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample

ANSCI/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 2025

ANSCI/DYSCI 824 covers ruminant nutritional physiology, focusing on rumen microbiology, metabolite modeling, and protein and VFA metabolism.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sample

Covers practical dairy herd management including reproduction, nutrition, milk quality, and facilities.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

No specific workload details are provided for the current term; historical guest lectures were rated as moderately difficult.

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

DYSCI 299 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct introductory to intermediate work in Dairy Science under faculty guidance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

SPECIAL TOPICS covers various current topics in Dairy Science for undergraduate students.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Milo Wiltbank: Reviewers describe the course as extremely difficult, with one student noting that peers cried during the final exam, suggesting a high-stakes assessment environment.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Covers mammary gland structure, hormonal control, milk synthesis chemistry, and mammary abnormalities across mammals.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

A supervised internship in Animal and Dairy Sciences where students arrange work and credits with faculty and site supervisors.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Integrates principles of nutrition, breeding, reproduction, and management through field trips to commercial dairy operations.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample

DYSCI 682 is the second semester of individual study for majors completing theses for Honors degrees, arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

No recorded grade history

DYSCI 699 is a special problems course allowing for individual advanced work in Dairy Sciences under faculty guidance.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Fall 2023 · limited sample

A practicum providing instructional orientation and direct teaching experience in dairy science and agricultural education.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

A graduate seminar providing comprehensive reviews of research to broaden understanding of dairy science.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026
DYSCI 990

Research

1–12 credits

DYSCI 990 is a research course for graduate thesis preparation under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

No recorded grade history

Across course levels

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Recorded offerings over time

Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.