Degree Requirements
Animal Physiology Graduate Major Degree Requirements
Required Courses for Master of Science
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Survey of Animal Science Disciplines | AN S 501 |
1
|
| Seminar in Animal Physiology | AN S 633 OR 685 | 1 |
| Advanced Vertebrate Physiology | AN S 549 | 4 |
| Statistics | STAT 587 | 4 |
| Biochemistry | BBMB 420 (3 cr.) OR BBMB 404 &405 (6 cr.) | 3-6 |
| Special Topics - Teaching | AN S 590L | 2 |
| Seminar in Animal Science | AN S 695 | 1 |
| Responsible Conduct in Research | GRST 565 or Equivalent | 1 |
| Additional Coursework and Research (At least 30 total credits) | POSC Approved |
Required Courses for PhD Degree
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Survey of Animal Science Disciplines | AN S 501 | 1 |
| Seminar in Animal Physiology | An S 633 OR 685 | 1 |
| Advanced Vertebrate Physiology | AN S 549 | 4 |
| Statistics | STAT 587 |
4 |
| Biochemistry | BBMB 420 (3 cr.) OR BBMB 404 & 405 | 3-6 |
| Special Topics - Teaching | AN S 590L (two occasions) | 4 |
| Seminar in Animal Science | AN S 695 | 2 |
| Responsible Conduct in Research | GRST 565 or Equivalent | 1 |
| Additional coursework and research (total of 72 credits) | POSC Approved |
*This requirement of all Animal Science Students is met by completing GR ST 565, Responsible Conduct in Research in Science and Engineering, or by completing the online course in the CITI program. See details at https://www.compliance.iastate.edu/rcr.
Additional course requirements for Master of Science and PhD degree specializations in the physiology major are outlined here:
Reproductive Physiology Specialization for Master of Science
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Seminar in Animal Physiology | AN S 633 OR 685 | 1 |
| Physiology & Endocrinology of Animal Reproduction | An S 533 | 2 |
| Statistics | STAT 402 | 3 |
Reproductive Physiology Specialization for PhD Degree
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Seminar in Animal Physiology | AN S 633 OR 685 (total of two terms) | 2 |
| Physiology & Endocrinology of Animal Reproduction | AN S 533 | 2 |
| Statistics | STAT 402 | 3 |
Muscle Biology Specialization for Master of Science
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Seminar in Animal Physiology | AN S 633 or 685 | 1 |
| Molecular Biology of Muscle | AN S 670 |
3 |
Muscle Biology Specialization for PhD Degree
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Seminar in Muscle Biology | AN S 633 OR 685 | 1 |
| Molecular Biology of Muscle | AN S 670 | 3 |
| 600 Level Elective in ANS or BBMB | POSC Approved | 3 |
Ethology Specialization for Master of Science
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Topics in animal behavior, welfare and contemporary issues | AN S 537 (A-D) | 3 |
| Special Topics: Ethology | AN S 590N | 3 |
Ethology Specialization for PhD Degree
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Topics in animal behavior, welfare and contemporary issues | AN S 537 (A-D) |
3 |
| Special topics: ethology | AN S 590 N | 3 |
| Principles of morphology II | BMS 531 | 4 |
| Neuroanatomy | BMS 537 | 3 |
| Immunology | MICRO 575 | 3 |
| Statistical Design and the Analysis of Experiments | STAT 402 | 3 |
Graduate students majoring in Animal Phsyiology without a specialization are encouraged to enroll in additional physiology courses beyond AN S 549 to complement their scientific and professional goals.