Advanced study of selection and mating system theory applicable to production of genetically superior livestock populations.

Residency credit for master's thesis.

An examination of the theory and practice of total quality management. The course emphasizes cross functional analysis of contemporary quality management practice.

Planning and design of irrigation system; sprinkler, traveling gun, center pivot, trickle, subirrigation and residential and commercial irrigating; pumps; water quality treatment and supply; ponds and wells; principles of water movement and plant-soil relationships; surface and subsurface drainage.

A study of the thermal, moisture, light, and gaseous components of plant and animal environments with emphasis on interactions between these biological systems and their environments.

The objective of this course is to provide graduate students of diverse backgrounds with an introduction and overview of neurobiology. Areas covered will include neuronal and glial cell biology, neurotransmitters, signaling mechanisms, neuroanatomy, and neuronal development. The course is designed to provide a brief overview of each of the areas and introduce students to current research questions. The course will consist of lectures and informal presentations in a 'Journal Club' format.

May be repeated indefinitely.

Outstanding membrane scientists present their current research on biological and/or synthetic membranes. Students read a pertinent paper by the speaker prior to his/her talk and write a short paper on the talk; especially important is relevance of the main points of the talk to membrane science in general and the student's own research in particular. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

With the advice and approval of his or her faculty advisor, the first year student may choose approved electives offered by the Department of Biochemistry. The intent is to provide the student an opportunity for exploration and study in an area which supplements and/or complements required course work in the first-year curriculum. PASS-FAIL ONLY.

With the advice and approval of his or her faculty advisor, the second-year student may choose approved electives offered by the Department of Biochemistry. The intent is to provide the student with an opportunity for exploration and study in an area which supplements and/or complements required course work in the second-year curriculum. PASS-FAIL ONLY.