AVS 430/430L - Biotechnology Applications in Animal Science (3/1)

A study of the principles and applications of biotechnology in Animal Science. Discussion of the implications of genetic engineering, gene transfer, transgenic animals, embryo transfer and embryo manipulation for livestock improvement; present and future importance to the agriculture industry, human and veterinary medicine, ethical issues, patent law and strategies for future problem-solving.

Prerequisite(s): Management Science Courses, AVS 112 or AVS 113, AVS 350/350L, BIO 303 or AVS 305 or AVS 345.
Corequisite(s): AVS 430/430L.
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory.