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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
A fundamental study of the nutrients, their utilization and their role in the animal in conjunction with an applied understanding of the manner in which feedstuffs are evaluated and blended to meet the various species needs for those nutrients. Prereq: CHE 230 or 236.
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3.00 Credits
The composition and nutritional characteristics of common feedstuffs. The digestive systems, nutritional requirements, formulated rations and economical feeding programs for farm animals. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Prereq: ASC 378.
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3.00 Credits
A broad survey of animal agricultural management covering cattle, horses, poultry, swine, sheep and goats. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of scientific disciplines including anatomy, physiology, nutrition, reproduction and genetics. For nonmajors only.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Independent study in animal and food science under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Prereq: Consent of appropriate instructor. (Same as FSC 395.)
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
A field-based learning experience in animal sciences and food science under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits as an elective on a pass/fail basis. Prereq: Consent of instructor and department chairperson and completion of a departmental learning contract before registration. (Same as FSC 399.)
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4.00 Credits
History and importance of the sheep industry; application of the principles of selection, breeding, feeding and management of sheep for efficient lamb and wool production. Lecture, two hours per week; laboratory, four hours per week. Prereq: ASC 300, ASC 362, ASC 364 and ASC 380 or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Scope and importance of the beef cattle industry; roles of the major cattle breeds and organizations associated with the beef cattle industry; application of equipment, identification, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health, marketing, taxation and management principles to beef cattle production; impact of current economic, social and environmental issues on the beef cattle industry. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours. Prereq: ASC 300, ASC 362, ASC 364 and ASC 380 or consent of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
A study of scope and importance of the swine industry. Application of principles of breeding, reproduction, nutrition, housing, health, and management of swine in modern production systems. Prereq: ASC 101, 102, 378.
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3.00 Credits
Detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the horse as they relate to the nutrition, reproduction, athletic ability, unsoundness and control of diseases and parasites. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Prereq: ASC 362, ASC 364 and ASC 380 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Scope and importance of the dairy cattle industry; selection, breeding, housing, feeding and management of dairy cattle. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Prereq: ASC 362, ASC 364 and ASC 380 or consent of instructor.
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