Course Descriptions
ANSI 114 - 3 Credits
Introduction to Animal Science
Basic farm animal anatomy, reproductive and digestive physiology, housing, health management with information on how animal products are processed and marketed. Efficient, effective management is emphasized throughout the course.
ANSI 150 - 3 Credits
Companion Animal Care
Covered is how to choose the right pet for your life situation, how to travel with your pet on all kinds of transportation, how to keep your pet healthy, grooming, training and correcting behavioral problems. Animal species covered are dogs, cats, small caged pets/rodents, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians.
ANSI 240 - 4 Credits
Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Techniques
Topics covered and skills learned include (not limited to) animal restraint and handling, anesthesia, surgical instruments and aseptic techniques, surgical assistance, post-surgical nursing, pain management, wound management and bandaging, euthanasia and client bereavement, diagnostic imaging.
ANSI 250 - 3 Credits
Dairy Facilities
A study of various types of milking systems, housing and manure handling systems of dairy cattle of all ages and production levels. Ventilation, stall and barn dimensions, and bedding will be some of the topics covered.
ANSI 278 - 3 Credits
Dairy Health and Disease
A study of the causes, preventions, and treatments of infectious and metabolic diseases of dairy cattle.
ANSI 305 - 3 Credits
Animal Nutrition
Principles of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of feeds by farm species are examined for practical, profitable feeding. Common and non-traditional feedstuffs, feed-related disease and ration formulations are included.
ANSI 325 - 3 Credits
Domestic Animal Behavior
A study of the ways domestic animals communicate and interact with conspecific and other animals, and humans. Included are: Physiological basis and development for each type of behavior; normal and aderrant behavior manifestations in each domestic animal species; treatments for problem situations; consideration of the effects of domestication on each species.
ANSI 340 - 3 Credits
Production / Management of _____________
Production methods and management practices of domesticated livestock species including nutrition, reproduction, housing, health, and specialized care of particular species. Course is repeatable for avian, beef cattle, dairy cattle (includes a lab), equine (includes a lab), porcine, and wool and lamb production.
ANSI 379 - 3 Credits
Small Animal Health and Disease
A survey of proper handling and care, nutritional needs, and common health problems of companion animals such as dogs, cats, and birds.
ANSI 420 - 4 Credits
Canine Gross Anatomy
Study of macroscopic skeleton, muscles, internal organs, blood vessels and nerves using preserved, latex-injected specimens. Comparisons made with the live dog though palpatation.
ANSI 425 - 3 Credits
Issues in Animal Agriculture, Research and Medicine
Study of the ethical issues that challenge animal researchers, producers, caretakers, and veterinarians to treat animals humanely yet effectively in society today.
ANSI 430 - 2 Credits
Lactation Physiology
Anatomy and physiology of the udder, milk secretion, disease prevention and treatment, milking management and milking systems.
ANSI 435 - 3 Credits
Animal Genetics
A study of basic genetics, cytogenetics, immunogenetics, population genetics and quantitative genetics, biotechnology, gene mapping and the use of molecular tools to research inherited disorders. Included are descriptions of how veterinary genetics can be applied to artificial selection in animal production, information on the control of inherited disorders and the conservation of genetic diversity in both domesticated and wild animal species.
ANSI 440 - 3 Credits
Animal Reproduction
Study of anatomy and physiology of farm animal reproduction, which explores the cellular component as well as the management aspects.
ANSI 445 - 3 Credits
Physiology of Farm Animals
Physiology of digestive, reproductive, lactation, cardiovascular, pulmonary, excretory, nervous, and skeletomuscular systems in domesticated ruminants and monogastrics.
ANSI 455 - 3 Credits
Equine Health and Disease
Topics covered in depth are: the causes of infectious (e.g. tetanus, strangles) and non-infectious (e.g. laminitis, colic, injury), diseases of horses, their prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
AGRI 137 - 1-3 Credits
Practicum in ____________
Fifty hours per credit of supervised practical experience in one area of concentration. May be repeated in different areas for a maximum of 6 credits.
AGRI 270 - 3 Credits
Management of Agriculture Enterprises
An introduction to acquiring and analysis of management information for decision making; an understanding of basic economic principles that impact biological production systems and implementation of the principles for total quality management for increased productivity.
AGRI 390
Agriculture Study Tour
Agriculture study tours are designed to enhance and broaden the on-campus learning experience by visiting areas of horticultural and agricultral interest and their impace on the local culture and society. Students will be expected to conduct pre-tour and post-tour analysis and synopsis of the tour experience.
AGRI 395 - 1-4 Credits
Internship in _______________
Supervised internship of on-the-job work experience in some field of agriculture under the direction of the employer and evaluated by a departmental faculty member. Students submit report of their experience and must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work experience for each credit earned.
AGRI 405 - 1 Credit
Research Seminar
Research work in agriculture and related fields; reports given by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers.
BIOL 165 & 166
Foundations of Biology
Provides a firm foundation for students majoring or minoring in the biological sciences.
CHEM 131 - 4 Credits
General Chemistry I
This first course in chemistry is for students planning to major in science and engineering. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, states of matter, solutions, chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium.
CHEM 132 - 4 Credits
General Chemistry II
A continuation of CHEM 131 with topics including thermodynamics, acid and base chemistry, descriptive and nuclear chemistry.
ACCT 121 - 3 Credits
Fundamentals of Accounting
Emphasis upon understanding the accounting cycle and the content and preparation of financial statements. Cost and managerial concepts examined.