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ADVS Home Academics Graduate Program Assessment Mission Statement Assessment Plan Learning Objectives Outcomes Data Data-based Decisions (Continuous Improvement)	Learning Objectives Learning objectives that apply to all degree programs and specializations in ADVS. Provide a competent faculty and adequate facilities for comprehensive student training toward M.S. and PhD degrees in Animal Science, an M.S. degree in Dairy Science, M.S. and PhD degrees in Bioveterinary Science, and M.S. and PhD degrees in Toxicology. Graduate students in Animal or Dairy Science may specialize in animal nutrition, animal or dairy management, breeding and genetics, molecular biology, or reproductive biology. Provide student mentoring in a relevant degree specialization to ensure job competitiveness in teaching, research, extension, and other professional positions. Provide classroom, laboratory, and field learning experiences that will expose students to the latest scientific principles and research techniques. Provide experience in making professional oral presentations using computer-aided tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Students are required to make two presentations in ADVS 6800 (Graduate Seminar) or ADVS 6801 (Toxicology Seminar) and participate in all ADVS seminars during their graduate program. Students are also encouraged to participate in scientific meetings that contribute to effective learning, knowledge enhancement, and leadership skills. Learning objectives that apply to specific degrees and specializations Animal Science MS Animal Nutrition - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles of animal nutrition and physiology (ADVS 6510 – Rumen physiology and metabolism, ADVS 6540 – Animal energetics and nutrient metabolism, ADVS 6550 – Protein metabolism and utilization, and ADVS 6560 – Mineral and vitamin metabolism). Achieve through understanding knowledge of animal nutrition and management (ADVS 6520 - Grazing livestock nutrition and management, and ADVS 6530 - Nutritional management of farm animals). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5200 - Design of Experiments). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly thesis and other publication formats (ADVS 6970 – Research and Thesis). Breeding and Genetics – students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles of genetics, molecular genetics and animal breeding (ADVS 6300 – Animal Breed Theory, Biology 6170 - Introduction to Population Genetics, and Biology 6280 – Quantitative Genetics). Achieve through understanding knowledge of Animal Breeding technologies, organizations and current industry trends (ADVS 4560 – Principles of Animal Breeding or equivalent course). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5110 – Theory of Linear Models). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly thesis and other publication formats etc (ADVS 6970 – Research and Thesis). Molecular Biology - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles of molecular systems that involve studies in molecular genetics, biochemistry of nuclei acids, cell biology, reproductive biology and bioveterinary science (ADVS 5160 – Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture or 5240 – Methods in Biotechnology: Protein Purification or ADVS 5260 – Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning). Achieve through understanding knowledge of cellular structure, function relationships and regulation of tissue and organism development (Biol 4200 – Cell and Developmental Biology, or Biology 6210 – Advanced Cell Biology). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5200 – Design of Experiments). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly thesis and other publication formats (ADVS 6970 – Research and Thesis). Reproductive Biology - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles of reproductive biology, developmental biology and general animal reproduction (ADVS 6200 – Physiology of Reproduction, Biology 5210 – Cell Biology, and Biology 5230 _ Developmental Biology). Achieve through understanding knowledge of animal assisted reproductive technologies, processes and current industry trends (ADVS 6200 – Physiology of Reproduction or equivalent course). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5200 – Design of Experiments). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly thesis and other publication formats (ADVS 6970 – Research and Thesis). Management (Plan A or B) - students will demonstrate: Specialization is being restructured. Animal Science PhD (Must meet MS requirements for each specialization) Animal Nutrition - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles of animal nutrition and physiology (ADVS 7510 – Rumen physiology and metabolism, ADVS 7540 – Animal energetics and nutrient metabolism, ADVS 7550 – Protein metabolism and utilization, ADVS 7560 – Mineral and vitamin metabolism, and Chemistry 5700 – General biochemistry 1). Achieve through understanding knowledge of animal nutrition and management (ADVS 6520 - Grazing livestock nutrition and management, ADVS 6530 - Nutritional management of farm animals). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5200 - Design of Experiments). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly dissertation and other publication formats (ADVS 7970 – Dissertation Research). Molecular Biology - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles of molecular systems that involve studies in molecular genetics, biochemistry of nuclei acids, cell biology, reproductive biology and Bioveterinary science (ADVS 5160 – Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture or 5240 – Methods in Biotechnology: Protein Purification Techniques or 5260 – Methods in Biotechnology – Molecular Cloning, ADVS 6320/7320 - Animal genomics and Proteomics, and ADVS 6210/7210 - Molecular Reproduction and Development). Achieve through understanding knowledge of cellular structure, function relationships and regulation of tissue and organism development (Biology 5210 – Cell Biology, Biology 5230 _ Developmental Biology, or Biology 6210 – Advanced Cell Biology). Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles and topics in biochemistry (Chemistry 5700 – General Biochemistry I, and Chemistry 5710 - General Biochemistry II). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5200 – Design of Experiments). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly dissertation and other publication formats (ADVS 7970 – Dissertation Research). Reproductive Biology - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of the principles of reproductive biology, developmental biology and general animal reproduction (ADVS 6200 – Physiology of Reproduction, Biology 5210 – Cell Biology, Biology 5230 Developmental Biology, Biology 5150 – Immunology, and Biology 6210 – Advanced Cell Biology). Achieve through understanding knowledge of animal assisted reproductive technologies, processes and current research trends (ADVS 6200 – Physiology of Reproduction or equivalent course). Achieve through understanding knowledge and understanding of fundamental mechanisms associated with reproductive and developmental biology (ADVS 6200 – Physiology of Reproduction, Biology 6210 – Advanced Cell Biology, Chemistry 5700 – General Biochemistry I, and Chemistry 5710 - General Biochemistry II). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5200 – Design of Experiments). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop strong research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly dissertation and other publication formats (ADVS 7970 – Dissertation Research). Dairy Science MS Animal Nutrition - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles of animal nutrition and physiology (ADVS 6510 – Rumen physiology and metabolism, ADVS 6540 – Animal energetics and nutrient metabolism, ADVS 6550 – Protein metabolism and utilization, and ADVS 6560 – Mineral and vitamin metabolism). Achieve through understanding knowledge of animal nutrition and management (ADVS 6520 - Grazing livestock nutrition and management, and ADVS 6530 - Nutritional management of farm animals). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5200 - Design of Experiments). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly thesis and other publication formats (ADVS 6970 – Research and Thesis). Breeding and Genetics - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles of genetics, molecular genetics and animal breeding (ADVS 6300 – Animal Breed Theory, Biology 6170 - Introduction to Population Genetics, and Biology 6280 – Quantitative Genetics). Achieve through understanding knowledge of Animal Breeding technologies, organizations and current industry trends (ADVS 4560 – Principles of Animal Breeding or equivalent course). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5110 – Theory of Linear Models). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly thesis and other publication formats (ADVS 6970 – Research and Thesis). Molecular Biology - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles of molecular systems that involves studies in molecular genetics, biochemistry of nuclei acids, cell biology, reproductive biology and Bioveterinary science (ADVS 5160 – Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture or 5240 – Methods in Biotechnology: Protein Purification Techniques or 5260 – Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning, ADVS 6320/7320 - Animal genomics and Proteomics, and ADVS 6210/7210 - Molecular Reproduction and Development). Achieve through understanding knowledge of cellular structure, function relationships and regulation of tissue and organism development (Biology 5210 – Cell Biology. Biology 5230 _ Developmental Biology, or Biology 6210 – Advanced Cell Biology). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5200 – Design of Experiments). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly thesis and other publication formats (ADVS 6970 – Research and Thesis). Reproductive Biology - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of basic principles of reproductive biology, developmental biology and general animal reproduction (ADVS 6200 – Physiology of Reproduction, and Biology 5210 – Cell Biology and Biology 5230 _ Developmental Biology). Achieve through understanding knowledge of animal assisted reproductive technologies, processes and current industry trends (ADVS 6200 – Physiology of Reproduction or equivalent course). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical design and interpretive data analysis (Stat 5200 – Design of Experiments). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly thesis and other publication formats (ADVS 6970 – Research and Thesis) Management (Plan A or B) - students will demonstrate: Specialization is being restructured. Bioveterinary Science MS - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of microscopic anatomy and physiology of domestic animal cells, tissues, organs, and systems (ADVS 6700 - Animal Histology and General Pathology). Achieve through understanding knowledge of principles of gross, microscopic, and physiologic changes associated with diseases of domestic animals (ADVS 6700 - Animal Histology and General Pathology). Achieve through understanding knowledge of general molecular biology including genomic and proteomic techniques (DNA, RNA and protein analysis), animal biotechnology and general biochemistry (ADVS 6320/7320 - Animal genomics and Proteomics, ADVS 6210/7210 - Molecular Reproduction and Development, Chemistry 5700 – General Biochemistry I, and Chemistry 5710 - General Biochemistry II). Achieve through understanding knowledge of statistical concepts including graphical techniques, discrete and continuous distributions, parameter estimations, hypothesis testing, and chi-square tests (Stat 3000 - Statistics for Scientists). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop basic research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly thesis and other publication formats (ADVS 6970 – Research and Thesis). Bioveterinary Science PhD - students will: Achieve through understanding knowledge of general molecular biology including genomic and proteomic techniques (DNA, RNA and protein analysis), animal biotechnology and general biochemistry (ADVS 6320/7320 - Animal genomics and Proteomics, ADVS 6210/7210 - Molecular Reproduction and Development, Chemistry 5700 – General Biochemistry I, and Chemistry 5710 - General Biochemistry II). Achieve through understanding knowledge of experimental design including design, analysis, and interpretation of experiments, split plots, incomplete blocks, confounding, fractional factorials, nested designs, two- and three- way analysis of variance, covariance, and multiple regression (Stat 5200 - Design of Experiments). Present research results in oral and written form whereby information can be disseminated to professional and non-professional audiences (ADVS 6800 – Seminar: PowerPoint and poster preparation and presentation). Develop strong research skills, i.e. experimental design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of research by preparing a scholarly dissertation and other publication formats (ADVS 7970 – Dissertation Research).
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