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ANSC 50—PREPARATORY ANIMAL SCIENCES 3 Units A preparatory survey of the livestock industry, supply of animal products and their uses. A special emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptation and contributions of farm animals to the ag industry. Analyze the economic trends and career opportunities in animal agriculture.
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ANSC 200—INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE 3 Units A survey of the livestock industry, supply of animal products and their uses. A special emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptations and contributions of livestock to the agriculture industry. Analysis of the economic trends and career opportunities in animal agriculture.
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ANSC 201—BEEF CATTLE SCIENCE 3 Units A study of the principles and practices of purebred and commercial beef cattle production throughout California, the U.S. 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 as applied to beef cattle.
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ANSC 202—SWINE SCIENCE 3 Units A study of the principles and practices of purebred and commercial pork production throughout California, the U.S., and the world. Emphasis to be placed on importance of breeds, breeding principles, selection, nutrition, environmental management, health, marketing and record-keeping to ensure scientifically-based management decisions and consumer product acceptance.
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ANSC 203—SHEEP SCIENCE 3 Units A survey of the sheep industry including management of commercial, purebred and small farm flocks; selecting, feeding, breeding and basic care of ewes and lambs plus marketing of lambs and wool.
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ANSC 205—BEEF CATTLE BREEDS 1 Unit Breeds of cattle available to beef cattle breeders. History, development and characteristics emphasizing the merits and limitations of various breeds.
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ANSC 207—EQUINE SCIENCE 3 Units A survey of the equine industry; selection, feeding, breeding, facilities, handling and health management will be emphasized to ensure scientifically-based management decisions.
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ANSC 208—CARE AND HANDLING OF 3 Units HORSES AND TACK Basic care of the horse and equipment. Types of equipment. Horse handling skills including training and riding.
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ANSC 209—EQUINE BREEDING AND REPRODUCTION 2 Units Recommended for Success: ANSC 207 A short-term, advanced level course designed for those interested in learning more about equine breeding and reproduction.
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ANSC 210—LIVESTOCK SELECTION AND EVALUATION 3 Units 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 required. Specific reference will be made to performance data and factors determining carcass value.
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ANSC 211—INTRODUCTION TO MEAT SCIENCE 3 Units An introductory course to the meat industry with a special emphasis on meat products and value-added meat processing techniques. Concepts on food safety and sanitation, grading and inspection along with preservation and marketing strategies to meet current consumer demands.
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ANSC 212—ADVANCED LIVESTOCK SELECTION AND CARCASS EVALUATION 3 Units Recommended for Success: ANSC 210 Advanced study of animal conformation as related to its various functions. Evaluation of beef, sheep and swine species using performance and carcass data as well as live animal observation. Oral interpretation of these evaluative criteria.
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ANSC 214—LIVESTOCK FEEDING AND NUTRITION 3 Units The fundamentals of digestion and absorption in both ruminants and nonruminants are discussed. The nutritive value of feeds as they relate to the formulation of livestock rations will be emphasized, including by-product feeding.
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ANSC 215—ANIMAL HEALTH AND SANITATION 3 Units Common livestock diseases and fundamentals of immunity. Includes coverage of the livestock worker’s role in promoting animal health and the foundation of disease control programs.
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ANSC 216—LIVESTOCK BREEDING AND SELECTION 3 Units Anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive systems, endocrine system, and problems affecting reproductive efficiency; fertilization, gestation, and parturition. Principles of heredity as applied to livestock breeding and improvement; systems of breeding; environmental factors affecting reproduction and performance. Livestock selection programs based on performance and progeny.
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ANSC 217—ADVANCED BREEDING AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION 4 Units Prerequisites: ANSC 201 and 220, ANSC 216 or 226. Advanced study and practical application of breeding principles and artificial insemination of farm animals; the collection, evaluation, and handling of semen; nutritional level, and sanitation practices affecting reproductive efficiency; public relations, and the responsibilities of the technician and the management.
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ANSC 218—LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT 3 Units Recommended for Success: Suggested sophomore standing, at least one animal production course, AGEC 200 and AGEC 215. Functional steps of management, agricultural resources, decision making procedures and instruments, planning and evaluating the livestock program, cost of production, management analysis, marketing, finance and credit, livestock industry trends.
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ANSC 220—DAIRY INDUSTRY/DAIRY SCIENCE 3 Units History, development and projections of the dairy industry. General information on the economics of dairying, facts, trends, selection, culling, fitting, showing, judging, pedigrees, feeding and basic management skills; employment opportunities and requirements.
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ANSC 221—DAIRY CATTLE SELECTION AND EVALUATION 3 Units Selection of dairy cattle on type conformation and the correlation between type and production. Pedigree evaluation, animal analysis, linear classification and body condition scoring. Written and oral evaluation on selection.
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ANSC 222—MILK PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Units Milk and milk product consumption and the economics of milk production. Discusses the mammary system anatomy, the physiology of milk secretion, the composition and the properties of milk, including factors of production. Evaluation of milking parlors and equipment, systems, analysis and operation is also included. Milk testing, sanitation, quality control, udder health and treatment as well as dairy mathematics.
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ANSC 224—DAIRY FEEDS AND FEEDING 3 Units Fundamentals of digestion and absorption in ruminants. The nutritive value of feeds as they relate to the formulation of dairy rations will be emphasized, including by-product feeding.
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ANSC 226—DAIRY BREEDING AND SELECTION 3 Units The study of basic genetic principles with the study of the anatomical and physiological aspects of reproduction as they relate primarily to the bovine. Genetic principles to be emphasized include basic inheritance, selection techniques, mating systems, heterosis, and performance evaluation. Reproductive aspect to include endocrinology, estrous cycles, mating behaviors, gametogenesis, conception, gestation, parturition, and maternal behaviors. Artificial insemination, embryo manipulation, and current innovations in reproductive biotechnology will also be examined.
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ANSC 227—ADVANCED DAIRY CATTLE SELECTION AND EVALUATION 3 Units Prerequisite: ANSC 221 Advanced study of dairy conformation as related to the function of milk production. Evaluation of dairy cattle using production data, pedigrees and live animal evaluation. Particular emphasis will be placed on linear classification and selective mating. Oral interpretation of these evaluative criteria and formal reasoning presentations will be required. Evaluation of milk and milk products will be required as well.
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ANSC 228—DAIRY MANAGEMENT 3 Units Recommended for Success: ANSC 220 and 224 and AGEC 200. Economics of dairying; milk production and marketing and their relationship to income; computing production costs; analyzing dairy enterprises; business planning; farm selection; management problems relating to feeding, labor, replacements, breeding, work simplification and recordkeeping.
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ANSC 230—POULTRY SCIENCE 3 Units A study of the principles and practices of commercial poultry production. Emphasis to be placed on poultry nutrition, reproduction, environmental management, health, marketing and recordkeeping to ensure scientifically-based management decisions and consumer product acceptance.
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ANSC 232—AVIAN PRACTICES 3 Units Practices in avian management including breeders, fryers, and layers; incubating, brooding and rearing of chicks. Processing and marketing of various avian products. Specific work with game birds, and non-commercial species of fowl.
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ANSC 233—TURKEY PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT 3 Units Turkey industry in the area, state, and nation; brooding, growing and management of turkeys; breeds and their adaptation, feeding, housing, and equipment; management of breeding flock; disease prevention; recordkeeping and evaluation.
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ANSC 234—POULTRY FEEDING 3 Units Economics of poultry feeding. Composition of feeds, nutritional requirements, feed formulation for poultry; computer-assisted feed formulation, and proper feeding techniques.
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ANSC 235—POULTRY DISEASES AND HOUSING 3 Units Anatomy and physiology of poultry; diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of disease; sanitation; types of housing and equipment; planning housing, and equipment needs; vaccination schedules.
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ANSC 236—POULTRY BREEDING AND SELECTION 3 Units Principles of poultry breeding, pedigrees, marketing, record analysis; culling and selection of poultry, judging, incubation, hatching and grading of chicks and selecting sources of chicks.
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ANSC 237—POULTRY MANAGEMENT 3 Units Recommended for Success: ANSC 230, 232, 233, 234, 235, or 236. Economic aspects of poultry production; records and record analysis; efficiency factors affecting profit; marketing; poultry layout and budget; housing management; feeding.
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ANSC 240—BEEF FITTING AND SHOWING 2 Units Principles of selection, feeding, fitting, and presentation of beef animals for show.
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ANSC 241—SHEEP FITTING AND SHOWING 2 Units Principles of selection, feeding, fitting, and presentation of sheep for show.
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ANSC 242—SWINE FITTING AND SHOWING 2 Units Principles of selection, feeding, fitting, and presentation of swine for show.
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ANSC 243—HORSE FITTING AND SHOWING 2 Units Principles of selection, feeding, fitting, and presentation of horses for show.
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ANSC 244—DAIRY FITTING & SHOWING 2 Units Principles of selection, feeding, fitting and presentation of dairy animals for show.
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ANSC 250—VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY) 3 Units Recommended for Success: ENGL 101 Commonly used terminology and biological concepts used in veterinary medicine. Includes study of basic normal anatomy and physiology (in both large and small animals) in a body systems format, along with related vocabulary and spelling. Commonly used veterinary acronyms and abbreviations are woven throughout the course where relevant.
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ANSC 251—VETERINARY PHARMACY PROCEDURES 2 Units Recommended for Success: ENGL 50 Includes discussion of veterinary pharmacology and common items dispensed with emphasis on proper labeling and dispensing instructions.
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ANSC 252—VETERINARY EQUIPMENT: OPERATION INSTRUMENTATION, AND SAFETY 3 Units Recommended for Success: ENGL 50 Customer service, medical communication skills, office organization, scheduling, emergency recognition and management, stress management, preventative health programs, and medical record-keeping.
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ANSC 253 - VETERINARY LABORATORY PROCEDURES, 1 UNIT Recommended for Success: Satisfactory completion of English 50 Introduction to manual and automated veterinary lab techniques and procedures, including work with blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
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ANSC 254—VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES 2 Units Recommended for Success: ENGL 50 This course covers customer service, medical communication skills, office organization, scheduling, emergency recognition and management, stress management, preventative health programs, and medical record-keeping.
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ANSC 255— PREPARATION FOR SURGICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE 3 Units Recommended for Success: ENGL 50 Preparation for surgery, surgery assistance, surgical and dental instruments and packs, anestheisa induction, monitory and anesthetic machine maintenance, anatomy of the mouth and dental arcade, dental prophylaxis and extractions.
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ANSC 256—VETERINARY ASSISTANCE AND NURSING: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1 Unit Emphasis on emergency procedures, monitoring vital signs, taking steps to stabilize patients. Basic nutritional requirements for pets, species requirements, nutritional disorders, feeding methods. Basic animal behavior, detecting signs of stress, and identifying causes of behavioral problems.
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ANSC 257—VETERINARY ASSISTANCE AND NURSING: ANIMAL HANDLING 2 Units Basic veterinary nursing procedures including animal restraint, administration of medication, catheterization, vaccination techniques, bathing, bandaging, and performing minor medical procedures.
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ANSC 308—RABBIT PRODUCTION 2 Units Formerly listed as GE-AG 308. Principles of rabbit production. Covers all aspects of the rabbit industry including uses for meat, fur, wool, laboratory, and show.
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ANSC 316—FARM PROCESSING OF MEAT ANIMALS 2 Units Economics of raising and processing your own animals. Safety factors and local and state regulations as they apply to processing live animals. Processing will include fowl, rabbit, sheep, swine, and beef. Slaughtering, cutting, wrapping, and curing will be covered for each of the above species.
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ANSC 330—BROILER-FRYER PRODUCTION 1 Unit Broiler production and management including incubation, hatching, brooding, growout feeding, and disease control; product processing and marketing.
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ANSC 331—EGG PRODUCTION 1 Unit Commercial egg layer management including incubation, hatching, brooding, growout, selection, feeding, and disease control; processing and marketing of eggs.
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ANSC 355—ROPE HORSE TRAINING 3 Units Introduction to techniques and skills used in the training of rope horses. Student provides own horse. Field trips required. Two maximum completions. Lecture/Laboratory. (A-F Only) |
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ANSC 358—PACKING ANIMALS - WALKING/RIDING 1 1⁄2 Units Selection, care, and use of pack animals and equipment. Topics will include planning safe packing trips and environmental concerns. Having a horse is not a requirement to take this class.
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ANSC 375—ANIMAL HEALTH (LIVESTOCK) 1 Unit Diseases and parasites of the San Joaquin Valley; management practices to prevent disease and parasites; state and federal regulatory services; prevention and treatment of common diseases in livestock.
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ANSC 379—SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE AND BEHAVIOR 2 Units Formerly listed as ANSC 377 and ANSC 378. Basic introductory course in normal animal behavior of dogs and cats. The diagnosis and treatment of some of the most common pet behavior problems. Includes history of diseases and parasites in the area; management techniques to prevent diseases and parasites; state and federal regulatory services.
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ANSC 390—CATTLE RANCH SKILLS 2 Units Basic skills needed for handling and caring for cattle including doctoring, processing and moving cattle.
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