AS 100 Opportunities in Animal Science
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F
An overview of opportunities in
Animal Science.
AS
101 Introduction to Animal Science...........2 FS
Adaptation,
breeding, feeding, marketing, behavior, classification, growth,
genetics, reproduction and animal health as they apply to farm animals
AS 101A Introduction to Animal Science
Lab
.
1
AS 104 Introduction to Horse
Management.........2 F
Basic principles in caring for
horses, and introduction to the horse industry.
AS 104L Introduction to Horse Management Lab.....0 F
AS 105 Light (Saddle) Horses
....1
FS
Breeds of horses, gaits, grooming,
equipment, diets; basic instruction with suitable equipment.
AS 106 Heavy (Draft)
Horses
....
1 F
Breeds of draft horses, gaits, grooming,
handling, safety, equipment, diets; basic instruction with suitable
equipment (single and team).
AS 110 Equine Yearling Halter Training........1 S
Practicum in
techniques and strategies for handling and training a yearling horse.
P, 104
AS 161 Companion Animals.......2 SU
Introduction to the nutrition, health, care and management of
companion animals. Feeding and care of dogs and cats will be the
primary focus
AS 200 Introduction to Livestock, Meats
and Wool Judging
1 F
Livestock terminology, selection
criteria for beef, sheep and swine, EPD's and performance data. Beef
yield and quality grading, pork and lamb carcass evaluation, beef
wholesale cut selection. Written and oral reasons. P, 101 and sophomore
standing or instructor consent.
AS 210 Equine Two-Year-Old Saddle Training...........2 S
Practicum on proper
progression and safety of teaching a horse to accept a saddle, rider,
bridle restraint and reining principles.
P, 104, 110
AS 213 Equine Health and Diseases.....3 S
Study of equine
vital signs, first aid, and wound care, as well as the function of the
integument and immune systems. P. 104
AS 213L Equine Health and Diseases Lab.....0 S
AS 220 Fundamental Equine Nutrition.........3 F
Basic principles
in equine nutrition focusing on the how to best feed the horse to meet
its nutritional needs. P, 104
AS 220L Equine Nutrition Lab.....3 F
AS
233 Applied Animal Nutrition
...
..4 FS
Classification
and nutritional characteristics of feedstuffs; methods of evaluating
feedstuffs; principles of ration formulation and balancing for farm
animals; preparation, processing, handling and storage of feedstuffs and
feed regulation and control. P, 101.
AS 233A Applied Animal Nutrition ..... ...0
AS
241 Introduction to Meat Science
....
.3 FS
Survey
of meat industry. Composition of meat animals. Product identification,
preservation, cooking, nutritive value, pricing and curing.
AS 241L Introduction to Meat Science
Lab.........0
AS 285 Livestock Evaluation and Marketing
.....
4
FS
Live and carcass evaluation of market
animals. Methods of marketing and pricing livestock and carcasses. P,
101.
AS 285A Livestock Evaluation and Marketing Lab ...0
AS 322 Junior Livestock Judging Team
..
..1
S
Type studies and selection for
individual excellence; judging and oral discussion of classes of beef
cattle, horses, sheep and swine. P, 200, 285.
AS
323 Advanced Animal Nutrition
.....3 FS
Functions of various nutrients;
digestion and metabolism of nutrients by different animal species.
Chem. 120 desirable antecedent. P, 233.
AS 332 Principles of Animal Breeding
..
4
F
Application of genetics to improvement
of farm animals. Emphasis on occurrence, origin, use and control of
variation in economically important traits of farm livestock. P, Bio
371.
AS 332A Principles of Animal Breeding Lab. .. .0
AS 345 Value Added Meat Production and
HACCP
..3 F
Investigate methods to add value to meat
and meat products, including hands-on processing, product development,
and industry tours.
AS 345A Processed Meat Technology Lab
..
.0
AS 350 Meat Product Safety and HACCP..........3 S (odd years)
Study of meat-borne pathogens and
methods of control. Science and practical aspects of food safety
in meat production. Students will receive HACCP certification from
the International HACCP Alliance, P. 241
AS 365 Horse
Production
.....
.3
S
Feeding, breeding and management
principles for horses. P, 101.
AS 365A Horse Production
.......0
AS 370 Stable Management........2
Addresses skills
needed to manage an equine facility for training, boarding, or
reproductive purposes. P, 104, 105
AS 389 Animal Science Junior Seminar
.
...1
FS
Review of current research, discussions
and reports. P, junior standing.
AS 400 Judging Teams
Section1-Meats
.........1 F
Identifying, judging and grading carcasses and cuts;
training in writing reasons; participation in intercollegiate meat
judging contests. P, 200, 341.
Section
2-Livestock...........................................................1
F
Trips to purebred herds; training in Oral Reasons; participation in
American Royal and International Livestock Judging contests. P,
322.
Section
3-Wool..............................................................1 S
Wool judging and grading, training in written reasons, participation
in National Western Wool Judging contests. P, 200.
Section 4-Range Plant ID.................................1 S
Instruction and practice in
identification of important range plants of North America.
AS 420 Equine Reproduction Management........3 S
Study of the
reproductive systems of the mare and stallion, including detailed
anatomy and physiology, and behavior of each gender.
P. 104, 365
AS 420L Equine Reproduction Management Lab......0 S
AS 433 Livestock
Reproduction................................................3 F
Basic physiological processes of
reproduction in domestic animals, factors affecting and methods of
improving reproductive efficiency. P, Vet 223.
AS
433A Livestock Reproduction ...............3 F
AS 441/541 Advanced Meat Science and Lab
....
3
Observation and/or hands on experience
of marketing, fabrication, quality control, harvest and grading of meat
animal products and byproducts. Evaluation of products and value/price
relationships. P, sophomore standing and 241 or instructor consent.
Desirable antecedent, 285.
AS
474 Cow Calf Management.......................3 FS
Feeding, breeding and management
principles of beef cattle production under farm and ranch conditions. P,
101, 233. Desirable antecedents 323,332.
AS 474A
Cow Calf Management...................0
AS 475 Feedlot Operations and
Management.........3 F
Management principles of feedlot
production. Student participation in management techniques of feedlot
operations. Feeding, health and personnel management issues will
be discussed. P. AS 233
AS 477 Sheep and Wool
Production..................3 F
Feeding, breeding and management
principles for maximum production of meat and wool in farm and range
flocks. P, 101, 233. Desirable antecedents 323, 332.
AS 477A Sheep and Wool Production Lab..........0
AS
478 Swine Production................................3 S
Feeding, breeding and
management principles for swine production. Breeds, production
trends and equipment. Student participation in management
techniques, P. 101, 233. Desirable antecedents 323, 332.
AS 478A Swine Production Lab..........................0
AS 489 Animal Science Senior Seminar:
Current Issues ....1 FS
Review of current research, discussions
and reports. Limit 2 credits. P, senior standing.
AS 492-01
Equine trimming/Draft horse driving...................1 each
Principles for balancing and shoeing a live horse, forging
shoes and tools.
AS 494 Internship......................................1-12
SSU
Supervised experience with a livestock
enterprise or related agribusiness for exposure to industry problems and
solutions, evaluation of career objectives and final career preparation.
AS 497 Cooperative Education.........1-12 S SU
Supervised experience in range management activities for exposure to
range management problems and solutions, evaluation of career objectives
and final career planning.
P, consent of program coordinator.
RANG 105 Introduction to Range
Management.........3
Basic principles and
application of range science including ecosystem structure,function and
management.
RANG 105A Introduction to Range Management Lab.....0
RANG 210 Range Plant Identification.............2
Instruction and practice in the recognition of important native and
introduced range plants of North America.
RANG 210A Range Plant Identification Lab.......0
RANG 215 Introduction to Integrated Ranch Management......3
Basic principles of ranching and the food and fiber system.
RANG 321 Wildland Ecosystems.............3
Structure, function and multi-use management of the major wildland
ecosystems of North America.
RANG 325 Measurement Topics..........3 SU
Section 1: Natural Resource Measurements
Section 2: Rangeland Analysis and Monitoring
P, Stat 281, or consent of instructor.
RANG 325A Measurement Topics Lab.......0
RANG 400 Judging Teams........1
Section 4-Range Plant ID.......1 S
P, 205 or 215 or consent of instructor.
RANG 415 Range Improvement and Plant-Herbivore Interactions........3
Management of rangelands with fire, herbicides, biocontrol agents,
mechanical treatment, and livestock grazing.
RANG 421 Grassland Fire Ecology.........3
Study of the ecological effects of fire on grassland ecosystem.
P, consent, cross-listed with WL 421-521.
RANG 421A Grassland Fire Ecology Lab.....0
Instructor's consent required.
RANG 485 Advanced Integrated Ranch Management........3
Requires students to integrate knowledge from previous coursework
and experiences. Focus on decision-making, analysis, and planning
with respect to ranching enterprises.
P, 215, senior standing or consent
RANG 485A Advanced Integrated Ranch Management Lab....0
P, Rang 215
RANG 491 Research Problems in Range Science.....1-3
Investigation of problems in Range Science with results submitted as
a technical paper.
RANG 492 Special Topics......1-3
Advanced study of one or more selected topics in Range Science
including Grassland Fire Ecology and Grazing Management.
RANG 494 Internship......1-12
Supervised experience in range management activities for exposure to
range management problems and solutions, evaluation of career objectives
and final career planning.
P, consent of program coordinator.
RANG 497 Cooperative Education.....1-12
Supervised experience in range management activities for exposure to
range management problems and solutions, evaluation of career objectives
and final career planning.
P, consent of program coordinator.
Dual Numbered Courses
AS 491-591 Research Problems........1-3
FSSu
Investigation of problems in following
areas with results submitted as technical paper: Animal Breeding,
Nutrition, Meats, Livestock Production, Reproductive Physiology, Wool
Technology, and Poultry. Maximum of 3 credits for student program.
AS 492-592 Special Topics
..
1-6 FS
Advanced study of one or more selected topics: breeding, management,
product technology, physiology, nutrition, research methods or
marketing.
RANG 421-521 Grassland Fire Ecology.....3
Describes the ecological effects of fire on grassland ecosystems.
P, consent.
RANG 421A-521A Grassland Fire Ecology Lab.....0
RANG 491-591 Research Problems in Range Science.....1-3
Investigation of problems in Range Science with results submitted as
a technical paper.
RANG 492-592 Special Topics......1-3
Advanced study of one or more selected topics in Range Science
including Grassland Fire Ecology and Grazing Management.
Graduate Courses
AS 640 Metabolism........3 F
AS 711 Ruminology...............3 F (odd
years)
AS 712 Ruminant Nutrition.............................3 S (even years)
AS 723 Population
Genetics................................3 S (odd years)
AS 730 Endocrinology.........3 S (odd years)
AS 731 Experimental Procedures..........................2 S (even years)
AS 732 Advanced Physiology of Reproduction .3 F (odd years)
AS 733 Vitamins and Minerals ...............................3 S (odd years)
AS 734 Protein and Energy Nutrition ...................3 S (odd years)
AS 736 Monogastric Nutrition ...............................3 F (even years)
AS 750 Animal Growth and Development ...........3 S (even years)
AS 753 Meat Science.............3 F (odd
years)
P. AS 241, Chem 361
AS 753A Meat Science Lab.........................0
AS 790 Graduate Seminar...............................................1 FS
AS 798 Thesis ..1-7 FSSu (as arranged)
AS 791 Thesis Sustaining, M.S. ..0 FSSu (as arranged)
AS 898D Dissertation, Ph.D. ..1-12 FSSu (as arranged)
RANG 621 Grassland Fire Ecology.....3
RANG 621A Grassland Fire Ecology Lab....0
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