Sociology of Technology
Course: Sociology (Soc) 515, section XW
Linkages among science, technology, and society. Physical, life, and social science approaches to technology evaluation. Public responses to complex and controversial technologies. Strategies for gaining adoption/rejection of technology.
Prerequisite: 6 hours of social sciences
Computer requirements: College of Agriculture requirements
Dates: August 22-December 19
Delivery method: combination online and CD-ROM
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: $65
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture
Instructor: Stephen Sapp, Professor
Registration deadline: August 15
Text: none

Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals
Course: Animal Science (An S) 352, section XW
Principles of qualitative and quantitative genetics applied to creating change in domestic animals. Impact of selection and mating schemes in achieving breeding program goals. Applications and impacts of biotechnological advancement in genetic manipulation.
Prerequisite: course in genetics
Recommended prerequisites: course in statistics, Biology 211 (Principles of Biology I)
Computer requirements: College of Agriculture requirements
Dates: August 22-December 16
Delivery method: online
Credit: 3 undergraduate or minor graduate credits
Tuition: undergraduate $612, graduate $954
Delivery fee: $40
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Agriculture
Instructor: Philip Spike, Professor
Registration deadline: August 15
Text: Bourdon, Richard. Understanding Animal Breeding. Prentice-Hall. ISBN 0130964492.