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 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 cause, prevention and treatment of infectious and metabolic diseases of dairy cattle.

ANSI 305 - 3 Credits
Animal Nutrition
Principles of digestion, absorption, metabolism of feeds by farm species are examined for practical, profitable feeding. Common and non-traditional feedstuffs, feed-related diseases and ration formulation are included.

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 a particular species. Course is repeatable for study of avian, beef cattle, dairy cattle (includes lab), equine (includes a lab), porcine, and wool and lamb production.

ANSI 430 - 2 Credits
Lactation Physiology
Anatomy and physiology of the udder, milk secretion, disease prevention and treatment, milking management and milking systems.

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.

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 304 - 3 Credits
Forage Crop Production
Basic principles of forage crop production, emphasizing choice of crop, establishment, growth, maintenance, harvesting, storage, feeding and other management decisions.

AGRI 390 - 1 to 4 Credits
Agriculture Study Tour
Agriculture study tours are designed to enhance and broaden the on-campus learning experience by visiting areas of horticultural and agricultural interest and their impact 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 to 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 department faculty member. Students submit report of their experience and must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work experience for each credit earned.

CHEM 110 - 4 Credits
Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
An introduction to the principles and applications of inorganic and organic chemistry.