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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for additional information.

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ANS 300A Advanced Livestock Judging

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 2
Prerequisite:
ANS 200A
Restrictions:
Not open to freshmen. A student may earn a maximum of 8 credits from the following courses: ANS 200A, ANS 200C, ANS 200D, ANS 200E, ANS 200F, ANS 300A, ANS 300C, ANS 300D, ANS 300E, and ANS 300F.
Description:
Evaluation of conformation and performance records of beef cattle, swine and sheep. Represent MSU in intercollegiate competition. Field trips required.
Effective Dates:
FS13 - Open

ANS 300B Advanced Meat Judging

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Reenrollment Information:
A student may earn a maximum of 4 credits in all enrollments for this course.
Prerequisite:
ANS 200B
Recommended Background:
ANS 201 and ANS 211
Restrictions:
Not open to freshmen. A student may earn a maximum of 8 credits ANS 200A, ANS 200B, ANS 200C, ANS 200D, ANS 200E, ANS 300A, ANS 300B, ANS 300C, ANS 300D, ANS 300E, ANS 300F.
Description:
Classifying and grading carcasses, wholesale cuts, and subprimal cuts of beef, pork, and lamb; assessing factors influencing quality, cutability, and value to rank exhibits. Out of state travel required to intercollegiate judging competitions. Field trips required.
Effective Dates:
FS25 - Open

ANS 300C Dairy Cattle Judging Team

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
ANS 200C
Restrictions:
A student may earn a maximum of 8 credits from the following courses: ANS 200A, ANS 200C, ANS 200D, ANS 200E, ANS 300A, ANS 300C, ANS 300D, ANS 300E, and ANS 300F.
Description:
Evaluation of conformation of various breeds of dairy cattle. Represent MSU in intercollegiate competition. Field trip required.
Effective Dates:
FS21 - Open

ANS 300D Advanced Horse Judging

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
ANS 200D
Restrictions:
Not open to freshmen. A student may earn a maximum of 8 credits from the following courses: ANS 200A, ANS 200B, ANS 200C, ANS 200D, ANS 200E, ANS 200F, ANS 300A, ANS 300B, ANS 300C, ANS 300D, ANS 300E, and ANS 300F.
Description:
Evaluation of functional characteristics of horses. Represent MSU in intercollegiate competition. Field trips required.
Effective Dates:
FS25 - Open

ANS 300E Animal Welfare Judging

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Reenrollment Information:
A student may earn a maximum of 6 credits in all enrollments for this course.
Prerequisite:
ANS 200E or concurrently
Recommended Background:
(ANS 110) and (ANS 305 or IBIO 313)
Restrictions:
A student may earn a maximum of 8 credits from the following courses: ANS 200A, ANS 200C, ANS 200D, ANS 200E, ANS 200F, ANS 300A, ANS 300C, ANS 300D, ANS 300E, and ANS 300F.
Description:
Enhanced understanding of the physiological and behavioral indicators of animal welfare. Ethical values in the assessment of welfare status. Intercollegiate competition. Field trips required.
Effective Dates:
FS21 - Open

ANS 300F Dairy Challenge Experiences

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: Credits: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
ANS 434 or concurrently
Recommended Background:
ANS 434
Restrictions:
Approval of department. A student may earn a maximum of 8 credits from the following courses: ANS 200A, ANS 200C, ANS 200D, ANS 200E, ANS 300A, ANS 300C, ANS 300D, ANS 300E, and ANS 300F.
Description:
Evaluation of factors important in successful management of a dairy farm business. Intercollegiate competition as part of Dairy Challenge Team. Field trips required.
Effective Dates:
FS21 - Open