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Programs of Study, 1997-1999
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
ANIMAL SCIENCES
Head of the Department: Robert A. Easter
Correspondence and Information: Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 116 Animal Sciences Laboratory, 1207 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801; (217) 333-3462. E-mail: s-franks@uiuc.edu.
URL: http://w3.ag.uiuc.edu/AnSci/index.html
For information, students may contact: Bryan A. White, Graduate Program Coordinator, (217) 333-2019. E-mail: b-white2@uiuc.edu
GRADUATE FACULTY
Professors: J. M. Bahr, D. H. Baker, L. L. Berger, D. R. Campion, T. R. Carr, J. H. Clark, G. C. Fahey, Jr., D. B. Faulkner, M. Grossman, P. C. Harrison, G. R. Hollis, W. L. Hurley, M. F. Hutjens, K. W. Kelley, H. A. Lewin, R. I. Mackie, F. K. McKeith, N. R. Merchen, M. R. Murphy, J. E. Novakofski, D. F. Parrett, C. M. Parsons, D. P. Philipp, G. E. Ricketts, J. L. Robinson, R. D. Shanks, S. L. Spahr, R. E. Warner, B. A. White
Associate Professors: J. K. Drackley, M. Ellis, C. N. Graves, D. J. Kesler, K. H. Kline, K. W. Koelkebeck, J. E. Marsden, L. H. Thompson, M. B. Wheeler
Assistant Professors: J. L. Beverly, G. G. Freund, H. R. Gaskins, R. W. Johnson, R. H. McCusker, D. J. Miller, C. A. Phillips, S. L. Sunden, D. H. Wahl
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Department of Animal Sciences offers graduate work leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees. Fields of specialization include animal breeding and genetics, animal behavior, biochemistry, environmental physiology, immunobiology, meat science and muscle biology, microbiology, nutrition, systems of animal management and production, physiology of lactation, and physiology of reproduction. Beef and dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and a variety of companion and laboratory animals are available for study.
ADMISSION
Candidates for admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs must have a bachelor's degree from accredited institutions equivalent to those from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher (A = 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and for any graduate study is required for admission. Students must take the Graduate Record Examination and are strongly recommended to take the advanced test in chemistry or biology. Minimum TOEFL score is 590. Emphasis is placed on a student's interest and ability in research as demonstrated by previous work and letters of recommendation. Admission is possible for spring semester.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students must complete a minimum of eight units of graduate credit, including 5.5 units of lecture and laboratory classes, 1/2 unit of seminar, and two units of thesis research. At least three units of credit must be in 400-level courses, including at least two units in animal sciences and at least 1/2 unit of lecture and laboratory classes. Students will be expected to register for graduate seminar (0 to 1/2 unit of credit) during each semester of study. A comprehensive oral examination concerning the thesis and other areas of animal agriculture will be required.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Doctoral candidates must complete a minimum of 16 units of credit beyond the requirements for the M.S. degree, including seven units of advanced lecture and laboratory courses, one unit of seminar, and eight units of thesis research. Students must pass preliminary and final examinations administered by committees appointed by the dean of the Graduate College. The final examination is limited to a presentation and defense of the thesis research.
SPECIALIZATION IN GENETICS
The Department of Animal Sciences offers an area of specialization in genetics. The program is flexible and provides the student with proficiency in several areas of genetics, including molecular genetics, developmental genetics, and evolutionary and population genetics. Students electing this area should have completed course work in calculus, computer sciences, basic genetics, and biochemistry. The program of study for each student in the specialization is decided individually. Interested students should direct inquiries and applications to the department.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid for graduate students in animal sciences is available
in the form of fellowships, teaching and research assistantships, tuition and partial
fee waivers, and traineeships. Qualified candidates are considered for financial
support upon application. Graduate students making satisfactory progress toward their
degree generally receive a full tuition waiver and a partial fee waiver, as well
as a stipend.
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