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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Animal Sciences
and Agricultural Education
and Agricultural Education
COURSES
- Animal Science Principles (ASCI)
- Production and Management (ASCI)
- Special Topics and Industry Relations (ASCI)
- Agricultural Education (AGED)
- Agriculture (AGRI) --- Graduate Courses
- Agriculture (AGRI) --- In-Service Courses
Note: Active immunization against tetanus (available
through Student Health Services) is a prerequisite for registration
in any laboratory course in agriculture and for any student employment
within the University Agricultural Laboratory.
Note: Cost to the student of extended field trips varies
each semester depending upon itinerary. The student should ask
the course instructor.
Animal Science Principles (A
SCI)
1. Introduction to Animal Science (3)
Overview of the livestock and poultry industry; types and breeds,
world distributions, foods and products from farm animals, reproduction,
genetics, nutrition, and marketing. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
35. Feeds and Feeding (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1 (may be taken concurrently). Principles
of nutrition; nutrients and their metabolism; comparison of qualitative
nutrient requirements of non-ruminant and ruminant animals and
formulating diets to meet these requirements. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
65. Introduction to Animal Health (3)
The stockman's approach to animal health and disease control
in domestic animals. Classification of animal diseases, their
causes and appropriate treatments with emphasis on preventative
medicine. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
67. Animals and Society (3)
Philosophical, ethical, and scientific investigation of the human/animal
bond and the significance of animals in our society. Importance
of animals in wellness, rehabilitation/convalescence, and stress
management. Interdisciplinary investigation of controversies in
animal research and human disease. G.E. Breadth E1.
101. Environmental Management of Farm Animals (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1. Basic principles of environmental management
as applied to domestic farm animals. Special emphasis given to
animal behavior, animal welfare, and animal performance. The optimal
animal environment will be studied in detail.
125. Animal Genetics (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1. Genetic principles and application to livestock
production; basic inheritance, qualitative genetics, variation
in economic traits of livestock, quantitative inheritance, selection
progress; current methods of genetic livestock improvement.
135. Animal Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 35, CHEM 3A. Principles of nutrition and metabolism;
digestive physiology of farm animals.
145. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 10 or ZOOL 10. General structures of farm animals
and physiological functions of organs in the animal body.
146. Physiology of Lactation (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 61, CHEM 3A. Fundamentals of anatomy, physiology,
and endocrinology of milk synthesis and secretion; milking machine
systems and management; pathological and environmental factors
affecting lactation.
155. Animal Reproduction (3)
Principles of reproductive physiology, associated endocrine hormones,
and their application to domestic animals.
156. Artificial Insemination Embryo Transfer (1)
Prerequisite: ASCI 155 (may be taken concurrently). Basic principles
of artificial insemination and embryo transfer with emphasis on
application to cattle. (3 lab hours)
163. Dairy Cattle Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 35. Principles of dairy cattle nutrition. Nutritional
requirements of the dairy calf through the mature cow. Special
emphasis on computerized diet formulation and feed inventory control.
165. Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 10 or ZOOL 10. Microbiological concepts related
to bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases in domestic animals with
emphasis on specific diseases of veterinary importance. (3 lecture,
3 lab hours)
Production and Management
(ASCI)
11. Meat Animal Selection and Evaluation (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1 (may be taken concurrently). Basic factors
involved in selection and evaluation of market animals; relationships
of live market animal traits to carcass cutability and quality.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
21. Beef Cattle Production (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1 (may be taken concurrently). Overview of
world and United States beef production. Evaluation of the structure
of the beef industry (consumer, packer, retailer, feedlot, seedstock,
commercial cow-calf, stocker). Discussion of genetics, nutrition,
reproduction, and meat science as applied to beef cattle. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
31. Swine Production (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1 (may be taken concurrently). Management principles
and practices of purebred and commercial pork production. Nutrition,
reproduction, environ mental management, health, marketing, selection,
and records are studied. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours; field trips)
41. Sheep Production (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1 (may be taken concurrently). Management of
purebred, commercial, and small farm flocks; principles and practices
in breeding, feeding, care of ewes and lambs, and marketing of
lamb and wool. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
51. Horse Production (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1 (may be taken concurrently). Breeds, selection,
and care and feeding of light horses. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
52. Beginning English Equitation (2)
Basic horsemanship skills including haltering, grooming, saddling,
and bridling; beginning English riding skills including proper
body position at the walk, trot, and canter and simple use of
aids to cue the horse; basic care of horse. (Two 2-hour activities)
(Course fee, $150) (Formerly ASCI 185T section)
53. Intermediate English Equitation (2)
Prerequisite: ASCI 52 or equivalent. Development of a functional
position to control and balance the horse at all three gaits (hunt
seat style); beginning jumping; care and use of tack and equipment.
(Two 2-hour activities) (Course fee, $150) (Formerly ASCI 185T
section)
54. Beginning Western Horsemanship (2)
Basic horsemanship skills including haltering, grooming, saddling,
and bridling; beginning Western riding skills at the walk, jog,
and lope and simple use of aids to cue the horse. (Two 2-hour
activities) (Course fee, $150) (Formerly ASCI 185T section)
55. Intermediate Western Horsemanship (2)
Prerequisite: ASCI 54 or equivalent. Western horsemanship skills
to control and balance the horse at all three gaits and to perform
other movements basic to the Western horse; care and use of tack
and equipment. (Two 2-hour activities) (Course fee, $150) (Formerly
ASCI 185T section)
61. Dairy Cattle Production (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1 (may be taken concurrently). Principles and
practices of milking, feeding, breeding, evaluating, housing,
health, behavior, and management of dairy cattle. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
68. Pre-Vet Orientation (1)
Detailed information for students preparing for veterinary school
including course requirements, admission policies, application
procedures, interview sessions, and career opportunities in vet
medicine. (Formerly ASCI 185T)
71. Meat Science (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1 (may be taken concurrently). Basic meats
course covering topics from harvest to consumption. Discussion
of meat quality versus quantity, general food safety, and meat
preparation. Lab will demonstrate all aspects of modern meat industry
practices including harvest, fabrication, and further processing.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
81. Introduction to Livestock and Dairy Evaluation (3)
Introductory course in evaluating livestock for breeding and market
purposes. Utilizes visual and performance data in establishing
the economic value of animals representing the beef, sheep, swine,
dairy, and horse industries. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
91. Poultry Production (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1 or concurrently. Management principles and
practices of commercial poultry production. Nutrition, reproduction,
environmental management, health, and processing of broilers and
layers. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
121. Advanced Beef Management (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 21. Prevailing and alternative management systems
and techniques of beef production in the United States and California
including economic analysis. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
131. Advanced Swine Management (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 31. A comprehensive study of the swine industry.
Laboratory exercises designed to improve the management decision
ability of students. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours; field trips)
151. Advanced Horse Management (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 51. Advanced principles of horse management,
reproduction, breeding systems, nutrition, facilities, business
aspects, exercise physiology, training colts. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
152. Equine Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 51. Principles of equine nutrition; digestive
anatomy and physiology nutrient requirements; feed formulation,
nutritional management, and diseases. (Formerly ASCI 185T)
153. Stable Management (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 51. An overview of horse farm and stable management
theories and applications. The impact of management practices
on the animal, on the environment, and on economic viability is
considered. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly ASCI 185T)
161. Advanced Dairy Farm Management (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 61. A comprehensive study of daily industry
management strategies and practices. Exercises involve recognition
of problems and recommendation of solutions associated with managing
commercial dairy operations. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours; field trips)
162. Dairy and Meat Systems Management (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 61 or 71. A comprehensive study of technological
systems employed in commercial dairies and meat processing facilities.
Exercises involve analysis of systems for application in various
facilities and evaluation of dairy and meat plant sanitation systems,
HACCP, and production/processing systems. Control of food specific
pathogens and their impact on the animal, on food safety, on public
health and on the environment. Economic viability is considered.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
171. Advanced Meat Science (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 11 or 71. Basic advanced meats course that
covers comprehensive study of the conversion of muscle to meat
and factors that affect meat quality. Topics include muscle structure
and function and muscle anatomy. Laboratory exercises involve
hands-on techniques of harvest, fabrication, and further processing
of various products from the major species of production livestock.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
172. Meat Technology (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 171. Comprehensive study of meat science
topics. Emphasis placed on food safety systems including HACCP
and current product development efforts in the meats industry.
Laboratory exercises are designed to improve student application
of HACCP principles and to strengthen understanding of the vast
array of new and innovative products on the market. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
Special Topics and Industry
Relations (ASCI)
94. Agri Internship (1-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: minimum GPA of 2.0 and instructor approval. Emphasis
on acquisition through experience of practical animal production
skill integrated with basic principles acquired in the classroom.
This course is for on-campus internships at animal science related
units only. CR/NC grading only.
180. Undergraduate Research (1-4; max total 4)
Open to juniors and seniors. Exploratory work on a suitable agricultural
problem in animal science. Approved for RP grading.
181. Advanced Livestock and Dairy Evaluation (3; max total
6)
Prerequisite: ASCI 11 or 81 or permission of instructor. Detailed
analysis of animal form related to functional efficiency, economic
value, and sound livestock production management. Written and
oral defense of judgments (dairy, horse, livestock, meats). (2
lecture, 3 lab hours; field trips)
182. Livestock Marketing and Show Management (1-2; max total
4)
Development of skills in the organization, administration, and
operation of livestock activities at a district fair level. Emphasis
on practical application of skills. (2 lab hours per unit)
183. Issues and Opportunities in Animal Sciences (2; max total
4)
Prerequisite: ASCI 1. Invited speakers provide insight on current
industry issues. Comprehensive study of career opportunities available
in animal science. Field experience is offered in specific areas.
185T. Topics in Animal Science
(1-4; max total 4 per discipline if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of instructor. Anatomy,
physiology, pathology, nutrition, genetics, livestock management.
Topics may require labs.
186. Animal Science Seminar (1)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12
upper-division units in the major. Latest developments in research;
assigned papers in animal science to be presented in both oral
and written form.
187. Women's Equestrian (2; max total 8)
(See ATHL 181.)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
194. Agricultural Internship (1-8; max total 8)
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and approval of internship
committee. This course to be used by students doing off-campus,
industry-related internships only. Emphasis on development of
decision-making ability through industrial experience integrated
with basic principles acquired in the classroom. CR/NC grading
only.
196. Enterprise Management (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisites: ASCI 21 or 31 or 41 or 51 or 61 or 91; MEAG
3 or 5; or permission of instructor; concurrent participation
in project program required. Theory and field application of management
principles in beef, sheep, swine, horses, dairy cattle or poultry.
Other appropriate animal science enterprises. Approved for RP
grading.
Agricultural Education (AGED)
66. Agricultural Communications (3)
Agricultural news and information gathering and dissemination
to food producers and consumers through print/broadcast media
and computer networks; mass communications writing, editing, and
simulated electronic presentations. (Formerly AGEC 66, 166)
80. Undergraduate Research (1-4; max total 4)
Open to freshmen and sophomores with permission of instructor.
Exploratory work on a suitable agricultural problem in agricultural
education. Approved for RP grading.
115. FFA Activities (2; max total 4)
Organization and administration of various FFA activities. Parliamentary
procedure and meeting organization; committee work and structure.
(Formerly AGED 160T section)
120. Leadership and Communication (2; max total 4)
Development of student leadership and communication skills. Through
class instruction and field experience, students will learn team
building, speaking ability, self-confidence, and communication
skills. Students will develop their own recruitment and teaching
information and integrate this material into presentation software.
(Formerly AGED 160T)
135. Introduction to Agricultural Education (3)
Survey of agricultural education in California, including qualifications
for teaching agriculture, structure and content of vocational
agriculture programs. Supervision of vocational youth organizations.
150. Agricultural Resources and Computer Applications (3)
Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor; 12
upper-division units in the major. Development and application
of techniques for obtaining and using resource materials including
government documents, university and experiment station reports.
Development of computer skills utilized in agricultural education.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
160T. Topics in Agriculture
(1-4; max total 6 per discipline if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of instructor. Agricultural
education. Topics may require lab hours.
180. Undergraduate Research (1-4; max total 4)
Open to juniors or seniors with permission of instructor. Exploratory
work on a suitable agricultural problem in agricultural education.
Approved for RP grading.
187. Organization, Administration, and Supervision of Agricultural
Education (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing. A study of the California and federal
plans for vocational education as they pertain to agricultural
education.
189. Education in Agricultural Mechanics (3)
Prerequisites: MEAG 1S; junior standing. Strategies for organizing,
teaching, and administering educational programs in agricultural
mechanics for youth and adults.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
GRADUATE COURSES
The following courses are open to students who have been accepted
into the graduate program. Students who are not in graduate standing
should contact the department graduate coordinator prior to enrolling.
Agriculture (AGRI)
200. Biometrics in Agriculture (3)
Prerequisite: PLANT 99, AGEC 71, or MATH 101, or permission of
instructor. Advanced concepts in the design of agricultural experiments.
Emphasis is placed on the selection of appropriate designs to
meet the objectives of well-planned experiments. Relative merits
of various designs and topics in analysis, interpretation, and
regression are covered.
201. Agricultural Laboratory Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: One of the following courses: BOT 130; CHEM 105,
109, 151; ENOL 115 or FSC 115. Agricultural problem solving through
the application of advances in laboratory technology, crop management,
foods, nutrition, soil and water quality. Theory and practice
operation of scientific instruments and techniques are taught.
Student-defined project and report required. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
220. Research Methodology and Communications (3)
Critical literature review, quantitative and qualitative research
design, scientific writing, questionnaire design and use, and
presentation of research results. Ethical research issues examined.
Approved for RP grading.
229. Seminar (1; required total 3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Students investigate and
present current research problems. Observation and evaluation
of additional assigned seminars. Oral and written reports required.
240T. Topics in Animal Science (3; max total 12)
Prerequisite: upper-division animal science appropriate to study
topic; permission of instructor. Investigation of topic in animal
science; anatomy, physiology, pathology, nutrition, genetics,
or economics. Topics may require lab hours.
241. Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 155. Physiology which deals with neural and
hormonal integration and control of the animal body, including
scientific aspects of the processes of reproduction and application
of current knowledge in improving reproductive efficiency.
242. Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 145A; permission of instructor. A study of
environmental factors affecting domestic animals under field and
controlled conditions.
246. Ruminant Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 135, CHEM 150. Ruminant physiology of digestion,
absorption, and metabolism and nutrients, and the relationship
of enzymes and hormones.
247. Concepts in Non-Ruminant Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 135 or equivalent, graduate standing or consent
of instructor. Digestion, absorption, nutrient utilization, and
interrelationships in poultry, swine, and other non-ruminants.
248. Meat Science and Muscle Biology (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 171A, graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Evaluation of muscle as meat; biological characteristics, growth
and development of skeletal muscle, glycogen metabolism, and factors
affecting quality of meat.
280. Seminar in Agricultural Education (1-3; max see below)
Maximum total credit 9 units in any given area or any combination
of the three areas. Prerequisite: permission of instructor; admission
to teacher preparation program; bachelor's degree in agriculture.
Advanced problems in agriculture; research and experimentation
in a selected area: animal science, plant science, or agricultural
mechanics. Approved for RP grading.
281. Problems in Agricultural Education (1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Individual supervised research
in agricultural education; appropriate reports and evaluation
required. Individual conferences.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
299. Thesis (2-4; max total 4)
Prerequisite: See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submis
sion of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved
for RP grading.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Course Numbering System.)
Agriculture (AGRI)
300. Topics in Agriculture (1-3; max total 6)
Topics may require lab hours. In-service professional training
in selected areas of agriculture.
Animal Sciences and Agricultural
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