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      There are numerous Dairy and Animal Science courses offered at Penn State.  Below is a list of these dairy-related courses that can be taken in conjunction with courses from areas such as veterinary science, agribusiness management, crop and soil science, and others.  For information about scheduling and job opportunities please contact Jana Peters, Animal Sciences Advising Coordinator, at jpeters@psu.edu or Dale Olver, Dairy Science Club co-advisor, at dro105@psu.edu.

 

Animal Science Courses for Students with a Dairy Emphasis

AN SC 201                        ANIMAL SCIENCE (4).  Scope of animal and poultry science, genetic, physiological, nutritional, and health factors in food production.  Instructor:  D. Olver.

 

AN SC 290W                    CAREERS IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE (1):  A description and analyses of career opportunities in the animal science and allied industries.  Instructors:  H. Harpster, D. F. Wise, and J. Peters.    

 

AN SC 297                        INTRODUCTION TO PENN STATE DAIRY SCIENCE (1): Students will learn about trends, current research, and the global nature of the dairy industry and the Penn State dairy program.  Instructors:  D. Olver and C. D. Dechow

 

AN SC 301                    PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL NUTRITION (3).  Nutrients and their metabolism; the nutritional requirements of livestock; the nutritional value of various feeds; principles of ration formulation. Prerequisite: three credits in biochemistry or organic chemistry.  Instructors: K. Harvatine, A. Macrini.

                                              

AN SC 310                     PRINCIPLES OF DAIRY PRODUCTION (3).  Students will be expected to understand basic scientific principles and the application of these principles to practical dairy management.  Basic principles include nutrition, replacements, genetics, milk secretion, reproductive management, biosecurity, heifer management, and milk pricing.  Students will work in teams and develop problem-solving skills.  Students will gain an understanding of the U. S. and global dairy industry. Prerequisite: AN SC 201.  Instructors: G. A. Varga, M. O’Connor, D. R. Olver, A. J. Heinrichs.

 

AN SC 322                     PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL BREEDING (3).  The fundamental principles of genetics as applied to breeding farm animals.  Instructor: C. D. Dechow.

 

AN SC 397                       DAIRY PROBLEM SOLVING (2).  Troubleshooting situations using dairy management software and other observations. Prerequisite: AN SC 310 or concurrent. Instructors: C. D. Dechow and colleagues.

 

AN SC 410                     ADVANCED DAIRY MANAGEMENT (4).  Students will build on principles from AN SC 310 and from other courses with an emphasis on the application of the principles to the management of a profitable dairy farm. Emphasis will be on information, management, nutrition, and dairy quality management, biosecurity, and nutrient management. Application of knowledge and technical skills to solve problems will be emphasized.  Visits to several dairy farms.  Prerequisites:  AN SC 310. Instructor: G. Varga.

 

 AN SC 418                        NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS (3). Environmental impact of excreted nutrients, concepts of nutrient management regulations, and design implementation of sound nutrient management strategies. Prerequisites: AN SC 201, SOILS 101. Instructors: K. Kephart and D. Beegle

 

AN SC 420                         ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEED TECHNOLOGY (4).  Feed stuff evaluation, quality control, handling, storage; life cycle feeding of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and poultry.  Prerequisite: AN SC 301. Instructor: H. W. Harpster.

 

AN SC 422                        DAIRY CATTLE EVALUATION AND SELECTION (3).  Methods used in evaluation of production and type traits and their role in selecting breeding stock domestically and internationally.  Prerequisite:  AN SC 322 . Instructors: D.R. Olver and C. D. Dechow.

 

 

AN SC 426                           ADVANCED JUDGING AND SELECTION (2). Visits to leading farms to judge cattle and learn about breeding programs. Instructor: D. Olver

 

AN SC 427                         MILK SECRETION (3). Development and physiology of the mammary gland and factors, which affect the amount and composition of milk produced.  Prerequisites:  AN SC 201 and 3 additional credits in dairy science.  Instructor:  K. Harvatine, A. Macrini

 

AN SC 431W                     PHYSIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION (3). Physiological processes of reproduction in animals, including the use of current and emerging technologies.  3 credits in animal physiology.  Instructor: D. R. Hagen.

 

AN SC 432                         TECHNIQUES IN CATTLE REPRODUCTION (1 for ˝ semester).  Practical application of the techniques of estrus detection, artificial insemination and embryo transfer in cattle.  Prerequisite or concurrent:  AN SC 431W or permission of the instructor.  Instructors: J. M. Oatley.

 

AN SC 450                        INTEGRATED DAIRY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3).  A capstone course designed for advanced dairy students, which emphasizes application of dairy farm management principles and technical skills needed for a profitable dairy farm business.  The course will focus on business and financial management, human resource management, and information management/decision making and will emphasize problem solving/critical thinking skills.  Students will be expected to develop a farm business plan. The course will enhance student’s critical thinking and team building activities. Visits to progressive dairy farms, educational meetings, and agri-businesses will occur.  Students finishing this capstone course should be excited and enthused about challenging careers in the dairy industry.  Instructors: L. A. Holden and C. D. Dechow.

 

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