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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 on the University Farm.
Note: Cost to the student of extended field trips varies each semester
depend ing 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, 3 lab hours)
35. Feeds and Feeding (3)
Prerequisite: Chem 3A. Recommended concurrent enrollment in A Sci 36. 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.
36. Feeds and Feeding Lab (1)
Prerequisite: A Sci 35 or concurrently. Laboratory principles involved with nutrition, digestion, and diet formulation. (3 lab hours)
65A. 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)
101. Environmental Management of Farm Animals (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 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. Principles of Animal Breeding (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 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: A Sci 35. Principles of nutrition and metabolism; digestive physiology of farm animals.
145A. 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)
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)
Prerequisite: A Sci 145A. Principles of reproductive physiology, associated endocrine hormones, and their application to domestic animals.
156. Artificial Insemination Embryo Transfer (1)
Prerequisites: A Sci 145A, 155 (or concurrently). Basic principles of artificial insemination and embryo transfer with emphasis on application to cattle. (3 lab hours)
163. Dairy Cattle Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 135. 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)
166. Parasitology (4)
Prerequisite: college zoology. A study of the general biology of symbiotic organisms of animals and man; including life cycles, infection and disease processes, physiology, and treatment. Laboratory emphasis of biological processes, parasite identification, and diagnosis. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
Production and Management (A Sci)
11. Livestock Selection and Evaluation (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 1 or concurrently. Basic factors involved in selection and evaluation of livestock; relationships of live market animal traits to carcass cutability and quality. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
21. Beef Cattle Production (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 1 or 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: A Sci 1 or 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: A Sci 1 or 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: A Sci 1 or concurrently. Not open to students with credit in A Sci 152A. Breeds selection, 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 A Sci 185T section)
53. Intermediate English Equitation (2)
Prerequisite: A Sci 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 A Sci 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 A Sci 185T section)
55. Intermediate Western Horsemanship (2)
Prerequisite: A Sci 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 A Sci 185T section)
61. Dairy Cattle Production (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 1 or concurrently. Principles and practices of milking, feeding, breeding, evaluating, housing, health, behavior, and management of dairy cattle. (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: A Sci 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) (Formerly A Sci 185T section)
121A. Advanced Beef Management (4)
Prerequisite: A Sci 21. Prevailing and alternative management systems and techniques of beef production in the United States and California including economic analysis. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
131A. Advanced Swine Management (4)
Prerequisite: A Sci 31. A comprehensive study of the swine industry. Laboratory exercises designed to improve the management decision ability of students. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours; field trips)
151. Advanced Horse Management (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 51. Advanced principles of horse management, reproduction, breeding systems, nutrition, facilities, business aspects, exercise physiology, training colts. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
161. Advanced Dairy Farm Management (4)
Prerequisite: A Sci 61. Planning the development and operation of a complete modern dairy production unit, including all costs and managerial responsibilities required for a successful operation. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours; field trips)
171A. Meat Science (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 1 or concurrently. Basic meats course; inspection, factors that affect quality and quantity of meat; selection and preparation of meats and meat products. Two lab sections offered: Lab A includes slaughtering and processing; Lab B is consumer oriented processing without slaughtering. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
172. Meat Technology (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 171A. Fabricating and pricing of wholesale and retail meats; technology of fresh and processed meat; sausage manufacturing; quality control. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
Special Topics and Industry Relations (A Sci)
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 SP grading.
181. Advanced Livestock and Dairy Evaluation (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: A Sci 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. Fitting and Showing Livestock (1-2; max total 4)
Development of skills in the fitting and showing of beef, sheep, swine, dairy, and horse animals; discussion, demonstration, and participation in the application of basic skills. Students may elect one or more species. (2 lab hours per unit)
183. Animal Science Tour (2; max total 4)
A field study tour of animal science enterprises including ranches, processing plants, and facilities at other universities. CR/NC grading only. (Field trip fee, $75)
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.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
194. Agricultural Internship (1-8; max total 8)
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and approval of internship committee. 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; max total 6)
Prerequisites: A Sci 21, 31, or 41; Me Ag 3; or permission of instructor; concurrent participation in project program required. Theory and field application of management principles in beef, sheep, swine, and other appropriate animal science enterprises.
Agricultural Education (Ag Ed)
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 SP grading.
115. FFA Activities (2; max total 4)
Organization and administration of various FFA activities. Parliamentary procedure and meeting organization; committee work and structure.
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: senior 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) (Computer lab fee, $15)
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 SP 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: Me Ag 1; junior standing. Strategies for organizing, teaching, and administering educational programs in agricultural mechanics for youth and adults.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement Independent Study. Approved for SP 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: Math 101 or Plant 99, 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)
Prerequisite: completion of university graduate writing skills requirement.
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 SP
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. (Formerly Agri 260)
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: A Sci 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: A Sci 145A; permission of instructor. A study of environmental
factors affecting domestic animals under field and controlled conditions.
244. Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 135. A survey of the biochemical and physiological importance
of vitamins and minerals in the nutrition of man and his animals. Included
is the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of both vitamin and mineral
deficiencies.
246. Ruminant Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: A Sci 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: A Sci 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: A Sci 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 SP
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 SP 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 SP 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.
Agricultural Economics - Degrees
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