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Animal Science
Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
4
SWINE PRODUCTION
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course is a study of the principles and practices
of purebred and commercial pork production throughout
California, the United States and the world. Emphasis to
be placed on the importance of breeds, breeding principles,
selection, nutrition, environmental management, health,
marketing and recordkeeping to ensure scientifically-based
management decisions and consumer product acceptance.
(A, CSU, UC)
5
ANIMAL NUTRITION
3 units, 3 lecture hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course covers the fundamental anatomy and
physiology of digestion and absorption in both ruminant
and non-ruminant species of livestock. Emphasis is placed
on the role of nutrients in maximizing animal health and
performance, the nutritive analysis of various common
feedstuffs, and the formulation of balanced rations for cattle,
sheep, swine, horses and poultry. (A, CSU)
6
LIVESTOCK SELECTION
AND EVALUATION
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course involves a detailed analysis of various
visual and physical methods of appraising beef, sheep, swine
and horses concerning functional and economic value. Written
and oral summaries of evaluation will be learned. Specific
reference will be made to performance data and factors
determining carcass value. (A, CSU, UC)
10
MEAT EVALUATION
AND PROCESSING
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
This course is an introduction to the meat industry
with a special emphasis on meat products and value added
meat processing techniques. It includes concepts of food safety
and sanitation, grading and inspection along with preservation
and marketing strategies to meet current consumer demands.
(A, CSU)
21 EQUINE SCIENCE
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course is a survey of the equine industry,
encompassing the evolution and role of the equine species
throughout history, breed selection and development, nutrition,
diseases, preventative health, reproductive management, basic
horse care, and stabling alternatives. (A, CSU, UC)
22 EQUINE REPRODUCTION
3 units, 3 lecture hours
This course combines the study of basic genetic
principles with the study of the anatomical and physiological
aspects of reproduction as they relate to equine reproduction.
Artificial insemination, embryo manipulation, and current
innovations in reproductive biotechnology will also be
examined. (A, CSU)
24
EQUITATION
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass) (Repeats=2)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
Fundamentals of horsemanship, equestrian theory,
riding practice, equipment, terminology, basic care, safety
around horses, and horse handling. Emphasis on riding skills
to develop the horse and rider as a unit. This course will
require student participation in intercollegiate horse show
competition and may be repeated 2 times. (A, CSU)
25
BASIC EQUINE HANDLING
1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
Introduction to the fundamentals of horse handling,
with an emphasis on safety. Course covers identification of
equine behavioral patterns, handling skills such as catching,
haltering, tying, lunging and round-pen training, and
recognizing how human/horse interactions affect equine
behavior. (A, CSU, UC)
26 WESTERN RIDING & HORSEMANSHIP
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126.
Introduction to western riding, saddling, grooming
and bridling. Students will acquire basic knowledge of
equipment and safety procedures. Course topics include use
of riding aids and transitions pertaining to western disciplines.
This course will require student participation in intercollegiate
horse show competition and may be repeated 3 times. (A,
CSU, UC)