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Prerequisites: ANR 110 or BIO 110; and CHM 131 (formerly 121), CHM 134 (formerly 124), or CHM 113; or permission of instructor Offered: Typically every Spring Term (not offered Spring 2010 as an exception) Basic processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. Emphasis is on feedstuff selection and analysis, animal and human nutrient needs, and ration formulation and dietary analysis for a wide variety of species. Three lectures and one laboratory session each week. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: ANR 110 or permission of instructor Offered: Typically every Fall Term An investigation into current knowledge and applied concepts in the production of livestock. Includes reviews of research in breeding, nutrition, reproduction, and economics. Emphasis on applied management skills, including health and reproductive-management techniques, feed analysis, cost accounting, and marketing. Three lectures and one laboratory session each week. May be repeated for up to two credits. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: ANR 110 or BIO 110 Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2011) Causes, symptoms, treatments, and diagnoses of animal diseases with emphasis on prevention and control. Three lectures and one laboratory each week. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: CHM 113, 131 (formerly 121), or 134 (formerly 124); OR permission of instructor Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2011) The physiological chemistry of animal nutrition, measurement of the body needs and feed value, the nutritive requirements for body processes, and productive functions. Three lectures and one laboratory session each week. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: ANR 110 or BIO 110, or permission of instructor Offered: Typically every Spring Term Physiological processes of reproduction, including gonadal function, endocrine relationships, fertility, and factors affecting reproductive efficiency. In addition, the course covers the application of genetics to the improvement of farm animals. Both qualitative and quantitative genetics will be stressed. Three lectures and one laboratory session each week. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: ANR 130 or BIO 114 (formerly BIO 314) Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2011) This course is designed to develop an understanding of the biology, management, and uses of major crop plants. Interactions between cropping systems and the larger ecosystem will be discussed. Soil, genetic, and environmental factors will be related to crop management, yield, and quality, with emphasis on sustainable practices and planning sustainable systems. Both regionally and nationally important crop species will be discussed. Three lectures and one laboratory session each week. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: ANR 240 (formerly ANR 340) OR permission of instructor Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Spring 2010, as an exception, then alternate Fall Terms beginning 2012) This course examines hazards, measurements, causes, and solutions for erosion, sedimentation, and pollution of soils, surface, and groundwater. The primary perspective will be agricultural, but issues related to urban development, engineering, mining, and other land uses also will be discussed. Linkages between soil and water resources and environmental quality will be emphasized. Appalachian examples will be used as models whenever possible. Three lectures and one laboratory session each week. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: ANR 130 or BIO 114 (formerly BIO 314) Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2010) This course covers plant propagation, soil and pest management, harvesting, storage, processing, and marketing methods for vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. This course takes an agro-ecological approach to production and management and emphasizes methods appropriate for home gardens and small farms. A diverse array of field and greenhouse practices and systems are examined and evaluated within the context of sustainability. Three lectures and one laboratory session each week. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: ANR 130 or ANR 110 or BIO 110 Offered: Typically alternate Spring Term (next offered Spring 2011) Course integrates ecological, economic, philosophical, and historical aspects of forest and wildlife management. Students learn the theoretical and practical elements of modern natural-resource management, such as species identification, site preparation and planting, habitat conservation, field sampling, biological monitoring, and harvesting. Local, regional, and global topics are covered, including the role of forests in global ecological processes, conservation of biodiversity, ecological economics, and the sustainability of forest and wildlife uses. Three lectures and one laboratory session each week. 1 Course Credit
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Prerequisite: ECO 102 Offered: Typically every Fall Term Course emphasizes the linkages between the physical production systems and the economic and business systems used in the food and fiber industries. In addition, the social aspects of management and decision making will be addressed. Particular emphasis will be placed on organization and use of resources in a farm business. Includes investigation into the many off-farm factors that influence on-farm decisions. Three lectures and one laboratory session each week. 1 Course Credit
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