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CHEM (Chemistry)
  

  • CHEM 781 - Bioinorganic Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    A study of biological systems stressing the role of metals ions, primarily the transition metals. Model systems included in the discussion. Prerequisites: CHEM 120 (4 credits), CHEM 352 or instructor consent.


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  • CHEM 788 - Research Problems in the Chemistry Classroom

    Credits: 1-2
    This capstone course will involve the application of the project conceived of during CHEM 616. Students will be expected to design, implement, and assess the outcomes of the project in their classroom. Results from this work will be summarized and defended in an oral exam format.    Prerequisites: Instructor consent and CHEM 776 . 


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CHRD (Counseling & Human Resource Development)
  

  • CHRD 571 - Gerontology Issues in Counseling

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to familiarize helping professionals with psychological aspects of the aging process. Students will gain skills in establishing rapport and interacting in a professional, caring manner with older adults and learn about appropriate resources and techniques to assist older clients.


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  • CHRD 601 - Introduction to Professional Issues and Ethics

    Credits: 1
    This course provides an introduction and orientation to the counseling profession with a focus on ethics. More specifically, ethical standards of ACA and other related specialty areas will be covered along with the use of ethical decision-making models.


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  • CHRD 602 - Research and Evaluation in Counseling and Human Development

    Credits: 3
    The course explores various research designs and methodologies applicable to the field of counseling. The course will emphasize qualitative and quantitative research, critical evaluation of research reports, the use of internet databases for writing a research paper, a thorough understanding of APA format. Cross-Listed: HDFS 602 .


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  • CHRD 610 - Developmental Issues in Counseling

    Credits: 3
    Provides an understanding of the developmental needs of humans across the life span and adolescents and appropriate intervention methods to be used in counseling.


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  • CHRD 661 - Theories of Counseling

    Credits: 3
    This course takes a practice-based approach to teaching students counseling theory. The course focuses on several major theories, such as Adlerian, Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Family Systems theories. Students are encouraged to understand the utility of theory-based practice. Course work involves applying theory to case studies and developing treatment plans based on the tenets and techniques of the theories studied.


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  • CHRD 701 - Professional Issues and Ethics II

    Credits: 1
    This course serves as an advanced view of the ethical standards of ACA and other related specialty areas. Application of the code and an ethical decision-making model is expected. Prerequisites: Consent.


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  • CHRD 705 - Motivational Interviewing & Behavior Change Coaching

    Credits: 3
    This course is intended to provide a comprehensive study of the change process as enhanced through Motivational Interviewing. An emphasis will be placed on these concepts as they apply to behavioral changes in various areas including healthy eating, obesity, disordered eating, etc.


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  • CHRD 713 - Administration and Management of Mental Health Organizations

    Credits: 3
    Developing and managing a comprehensive counseling program in agencies. Emphasis on the planning process, management, budgeting, organizational structure, supervision, evaluation and consultation.


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  • CHRD 716 - Human Resources Management in Business and Industry

    Credits: 3
    This course will focus on the human factors affecting the workplace. Specific topics to be covered will include employee assistance programs, wellness programs, management training, conflict resolution, and career planning.


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  • CHRD 721 - School Counseling

    Credits: 3
    A study of the role and function of a K-12 school counselor including individual counseling, small group counseling, classroom guidance, and consultation with parents, teachers, administrators.


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  • CHRD 722 - Administration and Management of School Counseling Programs

    Credits: 3
    Developing and managing a comprehensive counseling program in a school setting. Emphasis on the planning process, management, budgeting, organizational structure, supervision, evaluation and consultation.


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  • CHRD 723 - Counseling the Family

    Credits: 3
    Counseling the Family is a course which describes the major systems of family therapy and the resulting impact upon the counseling process. An inter-psychic, systematic framework will be formulated as a supplemental way to view familial problems and promote change.


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  • CHRD 725 - Couples and Advanced Family Counseling

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to help students increase their theoretical and practical knowledge, along with skill development in working with couples and families.  Treating couples and families from an ecological systems context (i.e. community, social, cultural, economic, etc.) with specific attention on current issues including gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, family patterns, and economic conditions. 


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  • CHRD 728 - Child and Adolescent Counseling

    Credits: 2
    This course is intended to provide a comprehensive study of therapeutic approaches and techniques applicable for use with children and adolescents in a counseling setting.  Emphases will be placed on developmental problems, creative interventions, crisis management, exceptional children, and collaboration with the community, family, and school systems.


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  • CHRD 731 - Multicultural Counseling and Human Relations

    Credits: 3
    This course aims to provide an understanding of the cultural context of relationships, issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society related to such factors as culture, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, education, family values, religious and spiritual values, socioeconomic status and unique characteristics of individuals, couples, families, ethnic groups, and communities.


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  • CHRD 736 - Appraisal of the Individual

    Credits: 3
    Assessment methods used in studying individuals. Standardized instruments, self-report inventories, observation, case study techniques and other non-standardized assessment tools are used. Recording, analyzing, compiling and interpreting data for use in counseling setting.


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  • CHRD 742 - Career Counseling and Planning

    Credits: 3
    Examination of the career development and counseling process through the life span. Assist those intending to counsel at elementary, secondary, higher education and the community/workplace. Explores strategies and resources for career/life planning.  Various interest inventories and personality assessment methods are used.


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  • CHRD 751 - Overview of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

    Credits: 3
    Provides an orientation to the field of rehabilitation and mental health counseling. Includes historical antecedents, philosophical and traditional connections with the field of rehabilitation counseling, assessment, planning and service delivery methods for those intending to work in rehabilitation focused programs serving persons with psychiatric disabilities.


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  • CHRD 752 - Medical and Psychological Aspects of Disability

    Credits: 3
    Provides instruction in the causes and processes of medical diseases and conditions that result in severe and persistent disability. Basic anatomy, physiology, and central nervous system functions will be reviewed. The course will explore the relationship between physical and psychiatric processes. Individual and family adjustment to disability will be covered. Students will be oriented to current approaches and concepts in prosthetics, assistive technology, medication, and wellness.


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  • CHRD 753 - Case Management Principles and Plan Development

    Credits: 3
    Covers practice and provides methods for managing cases and making caseload management decisions. Principles and practice in areas covered include intake interview; medical, psychological, and vocational evaluation, career and lifestyle alternatives, plan development, transitions, placement, and community integration. The course will also provide instruction in writing professional case reports, proposals, and progress notes. Time and work flow management strategies will be examined.


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  • CHRD 755 - Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

    Credits: 4
    This course is designed to introduce students to the DSM-IV and to help develop their diagnostic and treatment planning skills. Students will focus on particular disorders and how to effectively treat those disorders in clinical and school settings. Among the disorders and treatment plans that will be covered in class are: depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia, disorders first diagnosed in infancy, childhood and adolescence, as well as personality disorders.


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  • CHRD 756 - Counseling the Addictive Client

    Credits: 3
    Counseling the addictive client is a course which describes how one can identify and treat addictive behaviors. Emphasis is on preventive and remedial action.


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  • CHRD 757 - Advanced Testing: Intellectual Assessment

    Credits: 3
    Examines the role, function, and use of intellectual assessment instruments. Emphasis is placed on administration and interpretation of the assessment instruments.


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  • CHRD 759 - Advanced Testing: Personality Assessment

    Credits: 3
    Examines the role, function, and use of personality assessment instruments. Emphasis will be placed on the administration and interpretation of personality assessment instruments.


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  • CHRD 766 - Group Counseling

    Credits: 3
    Processes and procedures used in small group counseling. Students participate in group counseling, facilitate in-class counseling sessions and develop structured units for specific populations. Prerequisites: CHRD 601 , CHRD 610 , CHRD 661  and EDER 760  or CHRD 602 .


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  • CHRD 770 - Student Development: Theory and Practice

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces various theories of college student development and includes attention to developmental issues of special populations, such as minority students, international students, and nontraditional students. Research in several areas of student affairs work is emphasized.


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  • CHRD 771 - Student Personnel Services

    Credits: 3
    Two basic orientations provide the framework for this course: understanding the transition from theory to practice, and becoming a reflective, ethical practitioner. Students will gain a broad knowledge of student affairs functions as well as good overview of current issues in higher education.


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  • CHRD 772 - Administration and Leadership in Student Affairs

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of administrative and leadership practice in the student affairs profession. The course will emphasize historical foundations of the profession and will utilize these foundations in understanding current practice. Students will gain broad knowledge about the role and function of student affairs functions in a variety of higher education settings. Cross-Listed: AHED 772 .


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  • CHRD 785 - Pre-Practicum

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to basic therapeutic skills and structures compatible with a wide range of theoretical approaches. Students learn to conduct counseling interviews in order to successfully identify clients’ conflicts, determine clients’ desire for change, explore options and assist client action. This course serves as a foundation of CHRD 786 Counseling Practicum. Prerequisites: CHRD 601 , CHRD 610 , CHRD 661  and EDER 760  or CHRD 602 .


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  • CHRD 786 - Counseling Practicum

    Credits: 3-5
    This course builds on the basic counseling skills learned in CHRD 785 Pre-Practicum and preferably directly follows that course in students’ course work. In addition to enhancing basic counseling skills, this course is designed to help students integrate theory and practice. As part of their course work, students are asked to develop theory-based conceptualizations of client concerns. The faculty reserve the right to deny admission to CHRD 786 if they have reason to suspect a student might be unable to provide quality counseling services to clients. A minimum of 20 semester credit hours, including, CHRD 601, 602, 610, 661, 766, and 785, with a grade of B or better in 766 and 785. Retakes limited to two retakes. Prerequisites: CHRD 601  and CHRD 602  or CHRD 610 , CHRD 661  and EDER 760 .


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  • CHRD 788 - Research Problems in Counseling and Guidance

    Credits: 1-3
    A problem is selected, analyzed, and reported in a form approved by the research advisor. Required of all graduate students in counseling qualifying for Master’s degree under Option B. Can be elected under Option C if desired.


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CJUS (Criminal Justice)
  
  

CM (Construction Management)
  

  • CM 543 - Construction Planning and Scheduling

    Credits: 3
    Planning and scheduling construction projects. Both manual methods and computer programs will be used to schedule activities, control cost and manage resources. Prerequisites: CM 232 or Instructor permission.


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  • CM 560 - Sustainable Building Systems Concepts and Analysis

    Credits: 3
    The analysis of energy efficient and environmentally responsible building design and construction. Material selection, energy, and climate analysis, and practical applications of new technology will be covered.


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  • CM 573 - Construction Law and Accounting

    Credits: 3
    The study of the application of legal, contractual, and generally accepted accounting principles to the construction industry. Prerequisites: ACCT 210.


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  • CM 585 - Site Development and Feasibility Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Tools and techniques used to evaluate the cost of new site development; risk assessment and market feasibility analysis for properties to be acquired for economic development. Corequisites: CM 585L .


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CSC (Computer Science)
  

  • CSC 533 - Computer Graphics

    Credits: 3
    Principles of computer graphics. A study of the algorithms used to generate raster and vector graphics. Prerequisites: CSC 285, MATH 215 and MATH 125


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  • CSC 547 - Artificial Intelligence

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to ideas, issues and applications of Artificial Intelligence. Knowledge representation, problem solving, search, inference techniques, theorem proving. Expert systems. Artificial intelligence programming languages. Prerequisites: CSC 290.


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  • CSC 550 - Game Programming

    Credits: 3
    This course teaches the fundamental concepts of computer game programming using Windows and C/C++. The C/C++ languages are used for this course because they are the standard used for most commercial games. In this course, students will learn how to design 2D games for Windows, creating a simple game as part of the course.


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  • CSC 574 - Computer Networks

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of current and future computer networks with emphasis on the OSI model. Local and wide area networks. TCP/IP, SNA, token ring, ethernet and other common networks will be covered. Protocol and interfaces within and across networks including the OSI layers, routers, bridges and gateway. Prerequisites: CSC 300 or CSC 601 .


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  • CSC 587 - Network Security

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to cryptography and its application to network and operating system security: security threats, applications of cryptography, secret key and public key cryptographic algorithms, hash functions, basic number theory, authentication, and security for electronic mail. Prerequisites: “C” or better in CSC 300.


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  • CSC 601 - Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    This course teaches the fundamental and advanced techniques of graduate computer programming using C++. The C++ language is used for this course because it is the standard language used for most graduate courses. In this course, students will learn how to write efficient and reliable code through advanced programming techniques.


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  • CSC 630 - Principles Data Base System Design

    Credits: 3
    Fundamental concepts. Physical data organization. Data models. Data Manipulation languages. Data base design. Application of data base concepts in design and development of data base systems and applications. Design of current commercial as well as research oriented data base systems. Techniques of using data base systems for application security and integrity. Performance evaluation. Prerequisites: CSC 484.


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  • CSC 705 - Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Design and analysis of algorithms to determine their time and space requirements. The study of effecient algorithms for various computational problems. Analysis of specific algorithms for internal sorting, hashing, and string search. Sorting manipulation of data structures, graphs, matrix multiplication, the Fast Fourier Transform, arithmetical operations and pattern matching. Study and implication of advanced topics on lists, stacks, trees, sets and dynamic allocation. Prerequisites: CSC 300.


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  • CSC 710 - Structure and Design of Programming Languages

    Credits: 3
    Evolution of concepts in programming languages. Data and control abstraction. Run-time effects of binding, scope and extent; structure of ALGOL-like and interpretive languages. Data types, problem areas and implementation models. Control structures, exception handling, concurrency. Functional programming. Examples from representative languages. Prerequisites: CSC 300.


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  • CSC 720 - Theory of Computation

    Credits: 3
    Formal models of computation. Recursive function theory, computable fuctions, decidable and enumerable sets, unsolvable programs, correctness of programs, undecidability and incompleteness and complexity of computation. Prerequisites: CSC 445.


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  • CSC 740 - Management Information Systems

    Credits: 3
    Computer appreciation course providing technical background for understanding and raising issues treated in other courses. Structure and operation of computer systems. Hardware technology and software development. Tools and methods for developing computer applications. Structure and components of Management Information Systems. Using the computer to support operations of management in planning and control and decision making. MIS development, organization, management and evaluation. Acquiring computer resources. The computer industry and profession. Prerequisites: CSC 325.


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  • CSC 750 - Recent Advances in Parallel Process

    Credits: 3
    A survey of topics related to the architecture of highly parallel machines, programming and algorithms. Pipelined computers, associative machines, array processors. Interconnection networks. Parallel algorithms. Prerequisites: CSC 705 .


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  • CSC 770 - Software Engineering Management

    Credits: 3
    Management issues arise in the development of software systems. The topics include planning documentation for requirements, design, implementation and testing, cost projection and modeling, documentation standards, code control, tracking of defects management psychology, group interaction and communication, and the management of reviews and walkthroughs. Prerequisites: CSC 470 or instructor consent.


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CSS (Computational Science and Statistics)
  
  
  
  

CTE (Career and Technical Education)
  

  • CTE 519 - Methods of Teaching

    Credits: 3
    This course will feature lesson presentation and methods of delivering instruction in vocational technical education. The course is designed for individuals who are presently teaching in the vocational technical education field. Content builds upon existing knowledge of the program participants in order to increase comprehension of the field of vocational technical education. Instructional techniques appropriate for vocational technical education are developed based on the models identified in competency-based or performance-based philosophy. Participants are actively involved in current teaching assignments which creates an enormous opportunity for reflection and debate.


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  • CTE 520 - Entrepreneurship in Career Education

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to help educators in all areas of vocational education to incorporate basic concepts of entrepreneurship into the curriculum. Topics include: small business plans, government regulations, site locations, record keeping, financing, legal consideration, business promotions, managing human resources, small business contributions to the economy and economic development, educational resources for entrepreneurship, placement of the entrepreneurship concept in vocational education programs and review of basic concepts related to entrepreneurship such as business ownership options and entrepreneur characteristics.


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  • CTE 525 - Development of Career and Technical Education Thought and Practice

    Credits: 3
    Philosophy, origins, and development of vocational, technical and practical arts, education programs at adult, post-secondary, secondary, and pre-vocational levels. Prerequisites: Current and emerging principles, practices, and issues are stressed.


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  • CTE 530 - Cooperative Education Coordination Techniques

    Credits: 3
    This course emphasizes the organization and coordination of cooperative work experience in vocational education programs: agriculture, marketing education, health occupations, family consumer sciences education, business education, and trade and industrial. Emphasizes strategies and techniques for coordinating classroom instruction with on-the-job work experience. Topics include: program organization, coordinator responsibilities, student selection, placement, advisory councils, public relations, training stations, training plans, legal aspects, and program and student evaluation.


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  • CTE 540 - Curriculum Design in Career Education

    Credits: 3
    This course addresses principles in developing vocational education curriculum research, development, implementation, and evaluation at the secondary, post-secondary and adult levels. Concepts include: coordination and organization of vocational education curriculum, curriculum design models (including competency-based education and applied academics); trends in state and national programs; long-range planning; articulation between secondary, post-secondary and 4-year programs.


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  • CTE 563 - Technical and Industrial Experiences

    Credits: 1-4
    This course is designed for Career and Technical Educators. The purpose of this course is to aid the educator in staying current with new technologies and methodologies occurring in business and industry. Approval is required from the Coordinator of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at least two weeks prior to the educational experience. To receive graduate credit a student will need to complete a paper reviewing the educational experience. Complete details on receiving undergraduate and graduate credit for the Technical and Industrial Experiences course are included in the application materials.  (Appropriate forms and related paperwork can be acquired from the Coordinator of CTE).


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DS (Dairy Science)
  

  • DS 500 - Dairy Chemistry and Analysis

    Credits: 5
    An examination of the physical and chemical properties of milk constituents and their effects on processing, testing, and nutritive value of milk and its’ products.  The role of intentional or accidental additives including impacts, effects and significance. An examination of laboratory protocols utilized in compositional analysis of milk and milk derived products as they relate to procurement, process control and regulatory compliance. Corequisites: DS 500L. Notes: Fall.


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  • DS 513 - Physiology of Lactation

    Credits: 3
    Anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of mammary glands.  Factors affecting quality and quantity of milk. Prerequisites: VET 223 or equivalent. 


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  • DS 542 - Dairy Product and Process Development

    Credits: 3
    Students will work in small groups to design and produce a prototype dairy product. The course will include standards of identity for dairy products, nutritional labeling requirements, least cost formulation, design of manufacturing processes and methods for planning product development. Prerequisites: DS 313.


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  • DS 580 - Dairy Farm Operations I

    Credits: 4
    The first course in a two-semester sequence course addressing dairy herd management practices.  Dairy farm capital, budgets and credit; factors affecting economic returns of dairy farming; nutrition and feeding of lactating dairy cattle; and nutritional implications related to herd replacements. Corequisites: AS 319 and DS 580L. Prerequisites: DS 130-130L and ECON 202. Notes: Odd Fall.


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  • DS 581 - Dairy Farm Operations II

    Credits: 4
    The second semester of a two-semester sequence course addressing dairy herd management practices. Production testing and records interpretation; impacts of cropping systems and commodity markets; labor requirements and Human Resources implications; building and equipment requirements; animal health and reproduction; merchandising of cattle and milk; and factors affecting economic returns of dairy farming. Corequisites: DS 581L. Prerequisites: DS 130-130L, ECON 202, DS 580 , DS 580L . Notes: Even Spring.


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  • DS 711 - Ruminology

    Credits: 3
    Biochemical, physiological, and microbiological activity occurring in the rumen and the relation of rumen function to animal response. Prerequisites: CHEM 464 and VET 223 or instructor consent.  Cross-Listed: AS 711 .


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  • DS 722 - Advanced Dairy and Food Microbiology

    Credits: 3
    Emerging concepts in dairy microbiology related to food preservation, microbial detection techniques, molecular aspects of lactic acid bacteria and applications as probiotics, bacterial pathogenesis, and food safety management systems. Prerequisites: DS 301 or MICR 311 or instructor consent.


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  • DS 731 - Laboratory Techniques in Dairy Science

    Credits: 3
    Research design, laboratory techniques, and data management and presentation in Dairy Science.  Laboratory procedures include photometry, gas chromatography, and microbiological (aerobic and anaerobic) assays.


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