You are in the official 2004-2005 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Animal Sciences
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
- Animal Science (ASCI) --- 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.
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. Equestrian (2)
Women only. (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)
Develops 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)
120S. Leadership and Communication (2; max total 4)
Develops student leadership skills, self-confidence, and oral and written
communication skills. Students experience the benefits of volunteerism through
participation in various service-learning activities within their community,
industries, and the university. Approved for RP grading. (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, 129A, 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.
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.
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. (Formerly AGRI 229)
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. (Formerly AGRI 240T)
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. (Formerly AGRI 241)
242. Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 145; permission of instructor. A study of environmental
factors affecting domestic animals under field and controlled conditions.
(Formerly AGRI 242)
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.
(Formerly AGRI 246)
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. (Formerly AGRI 247)
248. Meat Science and Muscle Biology (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 171, 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.
(Formerly AGRI 248)
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement - Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly AGRI 290)
299. Thesis (2-4; max total 4)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis
and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable
thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly AGRI
291)
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.
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