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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
Six credits. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. In-depth practical experience in a specific area of animal science pertinent to the individual's interest. Students work with producers and agencies that have agreed to cooperate in the program and to provide adequate salary and guidance. NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED CREDIT FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL INTERNSHIP COURSE.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. ABAS 1410 and CHEM 1010 and 1020 or approval of instructor. Equine digestion and utilization of nutrients, appropriate feeds and feeding management, and diseases with a nutritional component. Nutrient requirements for the horse at various stages, including maintenance, reproduction, growth, performance, age, and clinical support discussed.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisites: ABAS 2400, 3400, and 4400 or approval of instructor. Basic techniques and methods used in teaching riding discussed and applied. Two-hour lecture and one two-hour laboratory.
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4.00 Credits
Four credits. Prerequisites: ABAS 2400, 3400, 4400, and approval of instructor. The psychology, theory, and practice of training and behavior modification in horses. Students assigned a project horse for the semester. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisite: ABAS 3470 or approval of instructor. In-depth analysis of various systems of beef production. Extensive field trips to cow-calf, feedlot, stocker, and purebred operations. Offered spring only.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Individual parts, conformation, and gaits of the horse as they relate to selecting and judging horses for production, recreation, and sport.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Comparative evaluation of beef cattle, swine, sheep, and horses. Develops defense of placing through an organized set of reasons involving terms describing the animal's characteristics. Importance of these characteristics to the animal function stressed.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisites: ABAS 1410; BIOL 1110, 1120; junior-level classification or higher. Advanced study of the anatomy, physiology, and endocrinology of reproduction in domestic animal species. Topics include male and female reproductive anatomy, hormonal control of reproductive processes, reproductive development, the estrus cycle, male physiology, and lactation. Current techniques to control animal reproduction described. Offered spring only.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. A comprehensive study of dog and cat management. Topics include canine and feline history; selective breeding; functional anatomy; reproductive physiology and management; nutrition and feeding management; diseases and health management; behavior, communication, and training. Service role of the dog and cat highlighted. Offered fall only.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits. Prerequisites: ABAS 2110 and 2400 or approval of instructor. Selection, training, and use of horses in therapeutic horse programs. Management of a therapeutic program also emphasized. Two one-hour lectures concurrent with two one-hour laboratories offered each week.
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