• ADVS 5650: Science Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Principles of effective science communication intended for scientific peers and general lay audiences. Instruction will center on effective written and/or oral communication for journal articles, proposals, conference presentation, public lectures and new media. This course is not discipline-specific. Cross-listed as: ADVS 6650
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• ADVS 5820: Animal Cytogenetics and Gene Mapping

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Structure and properties of chromosomes, chromosome behavior during cell division, chromosomal influence on phenotype, and factors causing changes in chromosome structure and number. Gene markers and gene mapping, with emphasis on applications for livestock. Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 4560 or BIOL 3060 Cross-listed as: ADVS 6820.
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• ADVS 5860: Poisonous Range Plants Affecting Livestock

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Poisonous plants of rangelands and their effects on grazing animals, especially livestock. Management practices to reduce or prevent poisoning. Cross-listed as: WILD 5860
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• ADVS 5900: Conceptualizing the Human Animal Bond

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is an interdisciplinary examination of human-animal interactions and the human-animal bond. Topics include historical foundations, theoretical orientations, psychological and physiological benefits of companion animals, the roles animals have with various special and multicultural populations, and animal welfare. Registration Restriction(s): Junior, senior, or graduate standing Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• ADVS 5910: Animal-Assisted Interventions and Special Populations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course reviews theories of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) and specific therapeutic techniques as they apply to various special populations. Animal selection, program outcomes, and best practice approaches for developing and evaluating AAI programs are examined. Prerequisites/Restrictions: Junior, senior, or graduate standing
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• ADVS 5920: Welfare and Behavior of Animals in Animal-Assisted Interventions

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers the foundations of animal welfare and behavior within the context of animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), providing students with the knowledge and practical skills to best advocate for the safety and well-being of animals in therapeutic settings.
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• ADVS 6000: Ecology and Health: Case Studies of Relationships Between the Environment, Organisms, and Health

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course encourages students to explore the complexity of relationships between changes in the environment, pathogenicity and distribution of organisms, and changing distributions of human beings and animals, within the context of global climate change, global trade, and political unrest.
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• ADVS 6010: Applied Veterinary Epidemiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers practical applications of epidemiology for veterinary medicine and public health. Topics include a summary of epidemiologic data, outbreak investigation, questionnaire design, sample size calculations, diagnostic test evaluation, study design, and introductions to risk analysis and disease modeling. Prerequisite(s): NDFS 6200 or another introductory epidemiology course Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• ADVS 6060: Genetics of Metabolic syndromes

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers the most recent advancements in the understanding of the genetics underlying metabolic syndromes. The class is offered in a journal club format where students present and discuss original research articles. Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): The following courses or their equivalents: BIOL 2030 BIOL 5190 BIOL 5210 CHEM 2320 CHEM 5710 NDFS 6140
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• ADVS 6070: Principles of Laboratory Animal Research

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is a practical overview of critical factors to consider for studies involving research animals. Topics include regulatory oversight, selection of animal models, basic anatomy, common investigative techniques, appropriate sample collection, and management factors that can affect study results. Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate standing Instructor permission
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