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J. Lannett Edwards, BS, MS, PhD

Professor | Animal Science

Specialization: Animal Scientist: Reproductive Physiology/Embryology

Overview

As a reproductive physiologist, reproductive failure of cattle after a single insemination (35 to 40% in beef and 50 to 70+% in dairy is problematic on a global scale. Although basis for failure is multi-factorial, my laboratory has focused on identifying mechanisms through which elevated body temperature in estrus active females affects pregnancy outcomes in both a positive and negative manner. Success in doing is important to maintain a global supply of nutrient dense meat and dairy products.

Research Focus

Reproductive Physiology

Teaching Focus

Reproductive Physiology and Advanced Reproductive Techniques

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
AGNR 512 - Teaching Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Supervised experience in teaching - test preparation and evaluation of agriculture students.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours for MS students and maximum 4 hours for PhD students.

Other Instructors: Essington, Michael E | Beever, Jon | Mathew, Daniel J | Zhao, Yang | Trout Fryxell, Rebecca Tiffany | Rius, Agustin G | Buckley, David S | Schrick, Neal | Duncan, Lori Allison | Chen, Ricky Xuqi | Eash, Neal | Bates, Gary Edward | Kojima, Freddie Naoto | Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Kwit, Charles | McLean, Kyle | Yu, Edward | Peairs, Stephen Eric

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 320 - Reproductive Physiology and Lactation
3 credit hour(s)

Reproductive anatomy and physiology and lactation in agriculturally-important and companion animals, humans, and to a lesser extent avian and zoo animal species. This is a core course for animal science majors and an elective for biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology majors. Course materials may also be of interest to students majoring in other majors in agriculture, biological and life sciences. (Same as BCMB 320.)

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Grade of C– or better in ANSC 220, BCMB 230, or BCMB 440; or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: Introductory animal or human physiology course.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 420 - Advanced Reproductive Techniques
3 credit hour(s)

Collection, evaluation, and preservation of ova, spermatozoa and embryos; application of methods of natural breeding and techniques of artificial insemination and embryo transfer; herd sire and dam evaluation; pregnancy determination; gestation and parturition; infertility; recent advances in theriogenology. Students completing the course with a grade of C or higher may qualify for certification in artificial insemination.

Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320 with a grade of C or higher.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – senior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 494 - Animal Science Teaching Assistant
1 credit hour(s)

Assist the primary instructor in laboratory instruction and demonstrations.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of department.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Mathew, Daniel J | Kojima, Freddie Naoto | Rius, Agustin G

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 515 - Special Topics
1 - 4 credit hours

Instructor-initiated course to be offered on topics of current interest.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate or permission of instructor.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Prado, Tulio M. | Eckelkamp, Liz | Mason, Katie | Tabler, Tom | Ivey, Jennie | Myer, Phillip R

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (See Plant Sciences 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stewart, Neal | Souza, Marcy Jan

Semesters Offered: Fall
BCMB 320 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation
3 credit hour(s)

Reproductive anatomy and physiology and lactation in agriculturally-important and companion animals, humans, and to a lesser extent avian and zoo animal species. This is a core course for animal science majors and an elective for biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology majors. Course materials may also be of interest to students majoring in other majors in agriculture, biological and life sciences. (See ANSC 320.)

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Grade of C– or better in ANSC 220, BCMB 230, or BCMB 440; or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: Introductory animal or human physiology course.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
CEM 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (See Plant Sciences 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stewart, Neal | Souza, Marcy Jan

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (Same as Animal Science 525 and Comparative and Experimental Medicine 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stewart, Neal | Souza, Marcy Jan

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2020 Syllabus
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jedwards@tennessee.edu

Curriculum Vitae
ETREC Johnson Animal Research Building
1750 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920-4574
Education and Training
  • PhD, Animal Science, University of Florida, 1996
  • MS, Dairy Science, Mississippi State University, 1992
  • BS, Agriculture, General, Austin Peay State University, 1989
Lab Members
Ian Batey
Jessy Shanks
Pablo Fioravanti
Rebecca Payton
Web Presence
Graduate Program Website-Animal Science

J. Lannett Edwards, BS, MS, PhD

Professor | Animal Science
Picture of J. Lannett Edwards, BS, MS, PhD image

865-946-1011

jedwards@tennessee.edu

Curriculum Vitae
ETREC Johnson Animal Research Building
1750 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920-4574
Education and Training
  • PhD, Animal Science, University of Florida, 1996
  • MS, Dairy Science, Mississippi State University, 1992
  • BS, Agriculture, General, Austin Peay State University, 1989
Overview

As a reproductive physiologist, reproductive failure of cattle after a single insemination (35 to 40% in beef and 50 to 70+% in dairy is problematic on a global scale. Although basis for failure is multi-factorial, my laboratory has focused on identifying mechanisms through which elevated body temperature in estrus active females affects pregnancy outcomes in both a positive and negative manner. Success in doing is important to maintain a global supply of nutrient dense meat and dairy products.

Research Focus

Reproductive Physiology

Teaching Focus

Reproductive Physiology and Advanced Reproductive Techniques

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
AGNR 512 - Teaching Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Supervised experience in teaching - test preparation and evaluation of agriculture students.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours for MS students and maximum 4 hours for PhD students.

Other Instructors: Essington, Michael E | Beever, Jon | Mathew, Daniel J | Zhao, Yang | Trout Fryxell, Rebecca Tiffany | Rius, Agustin G | Buckley, David S | Schrick, Neal | Duncan, Lori Allison | Chen, Ricky Xuqi | Eash, Neal | Bates, Gary Edward | Kojima, Freddie Naoto | Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Kwit, Charles | McLean, Kyle | Yu, Edward | Peairs, Stephen Eric

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 320 - Reproductive Physiology and Lactation
3 credit hour(s)

Reproductive anatomy and physiology and lactation in agriculturally-important and companion animals, humans, and to a lesser extent avian and zoo animal species. This is a core course for animal science majors and an elective for biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology majors. Course materials may also be of interest to students majoring in other majors in agriculture, biological and life sciences. (Same as BCMB 320.)

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Grade of C– or better in ANSC 220, BCMB 230, or BCMB 440; or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: Introductory animal or human physiology course.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 420 - Advanced Reproductive Techniques
3 credit hour(s)

Collection, evaluation, and preservation of ova, spermatozoa and embryos; application of methods of natural breeding and techniques of artificial insemination and embryo transfer; herd sire and dam evaluation; pregnancy determination; gestation and parturition; infertility; recent advances in theriogenology. Students completing the course with a grade of C or higher may qualify for certification in artificial insemination.

Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320 with a grade of C or higher.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – senior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 494 - Animal Science Teaching Assistant
1 credit hour(s)

Assist the primary instructor in laboratory instruction and demonstrations.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of department.

Other Instructors: Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Mathew, Daniel J | Kojima, Freddie Naoto | Rius, Agustin G

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 515 - Special Topics
1 - 4 credit hours

Instructor-initiated course to be offered on topics of current interest.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate or permission of instructor.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Prado, Tulio M. | Eckelkamp, Liz | Mason, Katie | Tabler, Tom | Ivey, Jennie | Myer, Phillip R

Semesters Offered: Fall
ANSC 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (See Plant Sciences 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stewart, Neal | Souza, Marcy Jan

Semesters Offered: Fall
BCMB 320 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation
3 credit hour(s)

Reproductive anatomy and physiology and lactation in agriculturally-important and companion animals, humans, and to a lesser extent avian and zoo animal species. This is a core course for animal science majors and an elective for biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology majors. Course materials may also be of interest to students majoring in other majors in agriculture, biological and life sciences. (See ANSC 320.)

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Grade of C– or better in ANSC 220, BCMB 230, or BCMB 440; or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: Introductory animal or human physiology course.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
CEM 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (See Plant Sciences 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stewart, Neal | Souza, Marcy Jan

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus. Cross-listed: (Same as Animal Science 525 and Comparative and Experimental Medicine 525.)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour. Registration Restriction: Minimum student level – graduate, or permission of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stewart, Neal | Souza, Marcy Jan

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2020 Syllabus
Lab Members
Ian Batey
Jessy Shanks
Pablo Fioravanti
Rebecca Payton
Web Presence
Graduate Program Website-Animal Science