PROGRAM INFORMATION
The animal molecular and cell biology (AMCB) graduate program offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Faculty are drawn from these disciplines:
- Animal Sciences
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Zoology
Early in the program, students choose a faculty supervisor who will ensure the quality of their research experience. Students may also do optional rotations through the laboratories of one or more other faculty. The Annual Research Symposium features guest speakers and student research presentations. A weekly journal club and monthly seminars draw on the knowledge and diversity the campus offers in molecular and cell biology.
Core course requirements for the M.S. degree are BCH 5045 Graduate Survey of Biochemistry (4 cr.), registration in a 1-credit graduate seminar course and successful completion of a course on responsible and ethical conduct of research. Core course requirements for the Ph.D. include BCH 5413 Mammalian Molecular Biology and Genetics (3 cr.) and GMS 6421 Cell Biology (4 cr.), registration in two graduate seminar courses and successful completion of a course on responsible and ethical conduct of research.
Contact P.J. Hansen at pjhansen@ufl.edu or visit the program’s website at https://programs.ifas.ufl.edu/animal-molecular-and-cellular-biology/
DEGREES OFFERED WITH A MAJOR IN ANIMAL MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Science
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
ANIMAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT COURSES
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANS 5446 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANS 5935 | Reproductive Biology Seminar and Research Studies | 1 |
| ANS 6040 | Concepts in Applied Ethology | 3 |
| ANS 6288 | Experimental Techniques and Analytical Procedures in Meat Research | 3 |
| ANS 6312C | Applied Ruminant Reproductive Management | 4 |
| ANS 6313 | Current Concepts in Reproductive Biology | 2 |
| ANS 6379L | Techniques Genetics | 2 |
| ANS 6387 | Genetic Analysis of Complex Traits in Livestock | 3 |
| ANS 6447 | Ruminant Nutrition | 4 |
| ANS 6449 | Vitamins | 3 |
| ANS 6452 | Principles of Forage Quality Evaluation | 3 |
| ANS 6458 | Advanced Methods in Nutrition Technology | 3 |
| ANS 6636 | Meat Technology | 3 |
| ANS 6637 | Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food Systems | 3 |
| ANS 6702 | Physiology of the Mammary Gland and Lactation | 2 |
| ANS 6704 | Mammalian Endocrinology | 2 |
| ANS 6705 | Muscle Physiology | 1 |
| ANS 6707 | Growth Physiology in Farm Animals | 1 |
| ANS 6711 | Current Topics in Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology | 2 |
| ANS 6714 | Current Topics in Microbial Physiology in Animals | 1 |
| ANS 6715 | Gastrointestinal and Feed Microbiology | 3 |
| ANS 6716 | Physiology in Farm Animals | 1 |
| ANS 6718 | Nutritional Physiology of Domestic Animals | 2 |
| ANS 6723 | Mineral Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| ANS 6750 | Reproductive Physiology in Farm Animals | 1 |
| ANS 6751 | Physiology of Reproduction | 3 |
| ANS 6767 | Advanced Endocrinology | 3 |
| ANS 6775 | Essentials of Livestock Immunology | 1 |
| ANS 6905 | Problems in Animal Science | 1-4 |
| ANS 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| ANS 6932 | Special Topics in Animal Science | 1-3 |
| ANS 6933 | Graduate Seminar in Animal Science | 1 |
| ANS 6936 | Graduate Seminar in Animal Molecular and Cell Biology | 1-2 |
| ANS 6939 | Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology Journal Colloquy | 1 |
| ANS 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| ANS 6942 | Supervised Extension in the Animal Sciences | 1-3 |
| ANS 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-15 |
| ANS 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| ANS 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
| PCB 6816 | Thermal Physiology | 1 |
ANIMAL MOLECULAR & CELLULAR BIOLOGY (MS)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Identify, recall, appraise, and interpret the principles of molecular and cellular biology and their application to comparative biology
SLO 2 Skills
Design, conduct and draw sound conclusions on scientific experiments
SLO 3 Professional Behavior
Interact with peers and instructors with honesty, cultural sensitivity and effective communication