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for California State University, Fresno.
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 (ASCI)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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.
ASCI 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.
ASCI 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.
ASCI 135. Animal Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: ASCI 35, CHEM 3A. Principles of nutrition and metabolism;
digestive physiology of farm animals.
ASCI 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.
ASCI 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.
ASCI 155. Animal Reproduction (3)
Principles of reproductive physiology, associated endocrine hormones,
and their application to domestic animals.
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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.
ASCI 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)
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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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.
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
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.
ASCI 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.
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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.
ASCI 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.
ASCI 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.
ASCI 187. Equestrian (2)
Women only. (See ATHL
181.)
ASCI 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
ASCI 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.
ASCI 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)
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)
AGED 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.
AGED 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)
AGED 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)
AGED 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)
AGED 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.
AGED 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)
AGED 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.
AGED 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.
AGED 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.
AGED 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.
AGED 190. Independent Study (1-3; max see
reference)
See Academic Placement Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
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)
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.
AGRI 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)
AGRI 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.
AGRI 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.
AGRI 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.
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 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)
ASCI 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement - Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly AGRI 290)
ASCI 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 299)
(See Catalog Numbering
System.)
Agriculture (AGRI)
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
Education Degrees