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AS (Animal Science)
  

  • AS 119 - Opportunities in Animal and Veterinary Science

    Credits: 1
    First-year seminar course designed to introduce students to academic success strategies including the development of critical thinking and study skills, identification of campus resources, time management and goal setting. Students will also investigate the land-grant mission of SDSU. In addition, this course is designed to expose students to the animal and veterinary science based careers and their role in society.  Corequisites: AS 120  or VET 120 . Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 120 - Survey of Animal Science

    Credits: 1
    First-year course designed to assist students in developing a plan of study, activities and work experiences to best prepare them for future careers in animal science and their role in society.  Student will also be introduced to diversity concepts, along with contemporary issues impacting animal agriculture. Corequisites: AS 119 . Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 161 - Companion Animals

    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the nutrition, health, care and management of companion animals.  Feeding and care of dogs and cats will be the primary focus. Notes: Summer, online.


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  • AS 200 - Introduction to Meat Judging

    Credits: 1-2
    Identifying, judging and grading of carcasses and wholesale cuts; training in writing reasons. Prerequisites: Must have completed 12 credits; AS 101 . Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 201 - Introduction to Livestock Judging

    Credits: 1-2
    Livestock selection criteria and terminology for beef, sheep, swine, and horse; performance selection parameters and EPD’s will be discussed. Prerequisites: AS 101  and junior standing. Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 202 - Basic Swine Science

    Credits: 2
    Basic disciplines and concepts involved in swine production including: industry structure, trends and statistics; production phases and buildings; genetic improvement; reproduction; nutrition; health and biosecurity; nutrient management; marketing and meat quality; and career opportunities in the swine industry. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Fall and Spring.


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  • AS 210 - Equine Training 2

    Credits: 2
    Practicum on proper progression and safety of teaching a horse to accept a saddle, rider, bridle restraint and reining principles. Prerequisites: AS 104  and AS 110 . Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 213 - Equine Health and Diseases

    Credits: 3
    Study of equine vital signs, first aid, and wound care, as well as the function of the integument and immune systems. Communicable and common diseases and their prevention will be discussed, with emphasis on colic and laminitis. Notes: Spring.


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  • AS 215 - Introduction to Integrated Ranch Management

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the basic principles of ranching and the food and fiber system. Students will be exposed to the complexities of modern agricultural production systems. Topics include: natural resources as the basis for successful ranching; the family as the major supplier of labor and capital; animal and agronomic production systems; economic and financial forces; risk and opportunity; agricultural policy and law; the decision making process; and stress as the driving force of change. Students will incorporate outside readings into discussions and practice planning exercises held during lab sessions. Cross-Listed: RANG 215 . Notes: Spring.


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  • AS 218 - Survey of Animal Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Overview of principles of animal nutrition and feeds suitable for livestock and application of these principles in livestock operations. The course is intended for non-Animal Science majors and students with limited livestock production background. AS 218 can not be used as a substitute for AS 219 as a prerequisite for AS 319. Prerequisites: AS 101  or DS 130  or instructor approval. Notes: Spring.


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  • AS 219 - Principles of Animal Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Functions of various nutrients; digestion and metabolism of nutrients by different animal species. Prerequisites: AS 101  or DS 130 . Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 220 - Equine Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Basic principles in equine nutrition focusing on how to best feed the horse to meet its nutritional needs. Topics include the gastrointestinal tract, nutrient requirements, common feedstuffs, diet selection and evaluation, assessment of nutritional status, nutritional imbalances and toxicities. Prerequisites: AS 104 . Notes: Odd Fall.


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  • AS 241-241L - Introduction to Meat Science and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Survey of meat science and industry. Meat as a food, structure of muscle, conversion of muscle to meat, food safety, meat quality, color, cooking, grading, inspection, curing, and processing. Hands-on carcass fabrication and meat processing. Corequisites: AS 241L-241. Notes: Fall and Spring.


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  • AS 264 - Ruminant Livestock Production

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to beef, sheep, and goat production systems, including management, reproduction, genetics, and nutrition. Prerequisites: AS 101-101L . Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 285-285L - Livestock Evaluation and Marketing and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Live and carcass evaluation of market animals. Methods of marketing and pricing livestock and carcasses. Prerequisites: AS 101 . Corequisites: AS 285L-285. Notes: Fall and Spring.


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  • AS 301 - Advanced Swine Science

    Credits: 2
    Application of basic scientific principles to the economical production of pork. Recommendations are made in breeding, reproduction, nutrition, health, housing, marketing, and management of swine production units of varying sizes. Prerequisites: AS 202 . Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Spring.


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  • AS 302 - Swine Environment Management

    Credits: 1
    Response of swine to thermal environment, ventilation system design and analysis, heating and cooling systems and examples of various designs for all phases of production. Troubleshooting ventilation systems and energy analysis of production units. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Fall.


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  • AS 303 - Swine Feed Mill Management

    Credits: 1
    Principles of feed manufacturing, equipment operation, feed and ingredient quality assurance and regulatory compliance in a modern feed milling operation. Overview of feed mill regulations and safety. Availability and utilization of various equipment available to the feed milling industry. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Fall.


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  • AS 304 - Swine Manure and Nutrient Management

    Credits: 1
    Function, application, and advantages and disadvantages of nutrient management systems. Manure production rates, manure handling systems, storage and manure management planning for land application and odor mitigation strategies. Understanding the connection conscientious manure management provides between livestock and crop production. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Spring.


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  • AS 305 - Swine Nutrition

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to increase the student’s understanding of the principles involved with developing and implementing a swine feeding program, and is part of the Swine Science Online (SSO) program. In this 1 credit course (equivalent to 15 contact hours), students will learn the fundamentals of feeding pigs, including understanding nutrients, factors affecting nutrient recommendations, feeding systems and management, feed ingredients, and formulation of swine diets. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Fall.


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  • AS 306 - Swine Breeding and Gestation Management

    Credits: 1
    Concepts related to: reproductive physiology and endocrinology of boars and sows; genetic selection programs; development programs for future replacement gilts and boars; semen collection, evaluation, and preparation; detection of estrus and artificial insemination; pregnancy diagnosis; feeding and housing programs for gestating sows; environmental management; records; diseases; and development of quality assurance programs for identifying and solving reproductive problems. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Spring.


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  • AS 307 - Swine Farrowing Management

    Credits: 1
    Advanced integration and application of reproductive management concepts during farrowing and lactation. Identification of production trends; formulation of strategies to improve productivity; and parturition and neonatal management. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Spring and Summer.


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  • AS 308 - Swine Nursery and Finishing Management

    Credits: 1
    Overview of the critical management, housing, and financial considerations relevant to the successful operation of a swine nursery, grow-finish, and wean to finish enterprise, including: nutrient requirements; building and facility management; and marketing. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Spring and Summer.


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  • AS 309 - Swine Business and Records Analysis

    Credits: 1
    Evaluation of swine operations using farm and enterprise records, budgeting, and financial analysis and benchmarks. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Summer.


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  • AS 310 - Employee Management for the Swine Industry

    Credits: 1
    Effective employee management in swine production units. Assist students in understanding the principles, policies, and practices related to recruitment, training, retaining, and managing employees. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Fall.


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  • AS 311 - Marketing and Risk Management in the Swine Industry

    Credits: 1
    A comprehensive view of industry structure and trends and marketing options available in the swine industry. Management of risk between markets and/or contracts. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Spring.


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  • AS 312 - Pork Product Quality and Safety

    Credits: 1
    Pre- and post-harvest factors affecting pork product quality and safety. Overview of the pork harvesting process, and traits and characteristics of quality pork products. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Spring.


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  • AS 313 - Swine Health and Biosecurity

    Credits: 1
    Overview of standard biosecurity protocols and identification of behavior and clinical signs of illness in pigs. Treatment administration and prevention methods. Introduction to immune system function and basic swine disease. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Spring.


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  • AS 314 - Pork Export Markets

    Credits: 1
    Introduction to global markets; cultural preferences and customs associated with the global swine industry. International trade regulations and potential impact of foreign animal diseases and bioterrorism affecting the U.S. swine industry Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Summer.


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  • AS 315 - Contemporary Issues in the Swine Industry

    Credits: 1
    Evaluation of issues facing today’s swine industry including: welfare, nutrient management, and food safety and security. Development of skills needed for effective community relations such as media interviews and message points. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Spring.


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  • AS 319-319L - Livestock Feeds and Feeding and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Classification and nutritional characteristics of feedstuffs; methods of evaluating feedstuffs; principles of ration formulation and balancing for farm animals; preparation, processing, handling and storage of feedstuffs and feed regulation and control. Prerequisites: AS 219 . Corequisites: AS 319L-319. Notes: Fall and Spring.


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  • AS 322 - Advanced Livestock Evaluation

    Credits: 2
    Advanced study of live and carcass evaluation of market animals. Type studies and selection for improvement in beef, sheep, and swine. Prerequisites: AS 200  and AS 285 . Notes: Spring.


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  • AS 332 - Livestock Breeding and Genetics

    Credits: 4
    Application of genetics to improvement of farm animals. Emphasis on occurrence, origin, use and control of variation in economically important traits of farm livestock. Prerequisites: AS 101  or DS 130 ; and BIOL 103  or  . Notes: Fall and Spring.


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  • AS 333-333L - Livestock Reproduction and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Basic physiological processes of reproduction in domestic animals, factors affecting and methods of improving reproductive efficiency. Prerequisites: VET 223 . Corequisites: AS 333L-333. Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 334-334L - Equine Reproductive Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Study of the reproductive systems of the mare and stallion, including detailed anatomy and physiology, and behavior of each gender. Practicums at the SDSU Horse Unit include foaling procedures, stallion handling and semen evaluation, mare handling, breeding preparation, cycle monitoring and other advanced reproductive techniques. Prerequisites: AS 220  or AS 476 . Corequisites: AS 334L-334. Notes: Spring.


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  • AS 370 - Stable Management

    Credits: 2
    This course will address skills needed to manage an equine facility for training, boarding, or reproductive purposes. Topics to include basic business concepts, such as advertising, contracts, and liability, facility design and maintenance, and practical equine skills pertaining to this type of enterprise Prerequisites: AS 104 . Notes: Even Fall.


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  • AS 389 - Current Issues in Animal Science

    Credits: 3
    Capstone course requiring students to conduct research of the scientific literature on current issues in the animal science, formulate positions based upon the current science, and communicate positions via written and oral presentations.  Also includes writing and communicating for employment. Notes: Fall, Spring, and Summer.


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  • AS 400 - Judging Team

    Credits: 1-2
    SECTION 1-MEATS Identifying, judging and grading carcasses and cuts; training in writing reasons; participation in intercollegiate meat judging contests. SECTION 2-LIVESTOCK Trips to purebred herds; training in Oral Reasons; participation in American Royal and International Livestock Judging contests. SECTION 3-WOOL Wool judging and grading, training in written reasons, participation in National Western Wool Judging contests. Notes: Section 1 and 2 – Fall, Section 3 –Spring.


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  • AS 441-541 - Advanced Meat Science

    Credits: 3

     

    In-depth study of muscle anatomy and physiology, postmortem metabolism, rigor mortis, meat proteins, meat quality, and meat tenderness.  Prerequisites: AS 241 . Notes: Even Spring.


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  • AS 445-445L - Value-Added Meat Products and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Study the science, art, and economics of processed meats. Investigate methods to add value to meat and meat products, including hands-on processing, new product development, and industry tours. Prerequisites: AS 241 . Corequisites: AS 445L-445. Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 449-549 - Equine Issues and Leadership

    Credits: 3
    Students will be faced with professional development, service, and tackling major issues within the equine industry. A heavy emphasis on detail, fact finding, writing, and public speaking will prepare these students to serve as future leaders in our industry. Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 450 - Meat Product Safety and HACCP

    Credits: 3
    Study of meat-borne pathogens and methods of control. Science and practical aspects of food safety in meat production. Seven principles of HACCP will be investigated and each student will receive HACCP Certification from the International HACCP Alliance. Prerequisites: AS 241  or instructor consent. Notes: Even Fall.


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  • AS 463-563 - Agricultural Waste Management

    Credits: 3
    Understand agricultural or biological wastes. Develop an understanding of regulatory requirements and best management practices that advocate responsible environmental stewardship. Topics include production, collection, handling, treating, and reusing agricultural and biological wastes. Course will emphasize written and oral reports. Prerequisites: PS 213  or PS 313 . Cross-Listed: AST 463-563 . Notes: Spring.


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  • AS 474-474L - Cow/Calf Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Feeding, breeding and management principles of beef cattle production under farm and ranch conditions. Prerequisites: AS 319 , AS 332 , and AS 333 . Corequisites: AS 474L-474. Notes: Fall and Spring.


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  • AS 475 - Feedlot Operations and Management

    Credits: 3
    Management principles of feedlot productions. Student participation in management techniques of feedlot operations. Feeding, health and personnel management issues will be discussed. Prerequisites: AS 319 . Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 477-477L - Sheep and Wool Production and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Feeding, breeding and management principles for maximum production of meat and wool in farm and range flocks. Prerequisites: AS 319 , AS 332 , and AS 333 . Corequisites: AS 477L-477. Notes: Fall.


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  • AS 478-478L - Swine Production and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Feeding, breeding and management principles for swine production. Breeds, production trends and equipment. Student participation in management techniques. Prerequisites: AS 319 , AS 332 , and AS 333 . Corequisites: AS 478L-478. Notes: Spring.


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  • AS 494 - Internship

    Credits: 1-12
    Prerequisites: AS 101  or AS 104 . Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Fall, Spring, and Summer.


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AST (Agricultural Systems Technology)
  

  • AST 119 - First Year Seminar

    Credits: 2
    First-year seminar course designed to introduce students to academic success strategies including the development of critical thinking and study skills, identification of campus resources, guidance in academic planning and engagement, time management and goal setting. Students will also investigate wellness topics, contemporary issues, diversity, and the land-grant mission of SDSU. In addition, this course is designed to expose students to the discipline-specific careers and their role in society.


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  • AST 202-202L - Construction Technology and Materials and Lab

    Credits: 2
    Wood and concrete building materials; efficient construction procedures; hand tools, portable and stationary power tools; safe working practices. Corequisites: AST 202L-202.


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  • AST 211-211L - Ag and Outdoor Power for Teachers and Lab

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed for students majoring in Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership. Students will obtain a general working knowledge of spark ignition and compression ignition engines.  Laboratory to accompany AST 211. Corequisites: AST 211L-211. Notes: Credit not allowed for both AST 211-211L and AST 213-213L .


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  • AST 213-213L - Ag, Industrial and Outdoor Power and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Operation and maintenance of large and small spark ignition engines and diesel engines. Proper selection of tractors with respect to: horsepower, fuel efficiency, safety, cost of operation, traction and power train type will be covered. Corequisites: AST 213L-213.


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  • AST 273-273L - Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Application of microcomputers for solving production agriculture problems. Development and application of agricultural software, data management for production agriculture applications and processes. Corequisites: AST 273L-273.


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  • AST 303-303L - Design Management Experience and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Collaboration on designs with Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering students. Develop design ideas and assist in the evaluation, construction and testing of designs. The students will have responsibility for managing the design projects. Prerequisites: GE 121  and GE 123 . Corequisites: AST 303L-303.


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  • AST 311-311L - Applied Electricity for Teachers and Lab

    Credits: 1
    Basic wiring and electrical circuits. National Electric Code covering residential and farm applications.  Laboratory course to accompany AST 311. Corequisites: AST 311L-311. Notes: Credit not allowed for both AST 311-311L and AST 342-342L .


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  • AST 313-313L - Farm Machinery Systems Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Farm machine selection and operation (including power requirements) tillage, spraying, planting, harvesting, storage, and ergonomics. Prerequisites: PHYS 101  or PHYS 111 . Corequisites: AST 313L-313.


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  • AST 333-333L - Soil and Water Mechanics and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Engineering phases of soil and water conservation; elementary measurements and surveying and application to field problems; design and layout of conservation, drainage and irrigation practices. Corequisites: AST 333L-333.


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  • AST 342-342L - Applied Electricity and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Basic wiring, electrical circuits, controls, lighting, electric motor selection and operation. National Electric Code covering residential, farm and light industrial applications. Corequisites: AST 342L-342.


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  • AST 353 - Physical Climatology and Meteorology

    Credits: 3
    Physical description of daily weather changes and circulation of the atmosphere. Long time means and variation from means of climatological parameters. Application of meteorological and climatological principles to various problem areas.


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  • AST 412-412L - Fluid Power Technology and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Basic fluid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, control systems and common industrial circuits. Corequisites: AST 412L-412.


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  • AST 423-423L - Rural Structures and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Stud-frame and post-frame design specifications and techniques. Snow and wind loads, truss and header design, mechanical properties of lumber and composite wood materials, and concrete reinforcement. Insulation, energy use, psychometrics and environmental control systems. Planning beef, dairy and swine livestock systems. Corequisites: AST 423L-423.


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  • AST 426-426L - Emerging Technologies in Agriculture and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Application of recently introduced technology to agricultural production. The Global Positioning System, plus sensors for yield, quality, soil and crop properties as applied to crop production. GIS and remote sensing fundamentals for use in agriculture. Controls for variable rate application and automatic control, with communications networks for off-road equipment.


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  • AST 434-434L - Landscape Irrigation and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Design and management of landscape, turf, and golf irrigation systems. Characteristics of uniform and efficient irrigation systems. Estimating cost of installation and operation. Responsible resource utilization, conservation, and protection. Prerequisites: MATH 102  or MATH 115  or MATH 121  or MATH 123 . Corequisites: AST 434L-434.


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  • AST 443-443L - Food Processing and Engineering Fundamentals and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Mechanics, refrigeration, heat transfer, instrumentation, and equipment operation as applied to materials, handling, storing, preserving, packaging and processing agricultural products. Corequisites: AST 443L-443.


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  • AST 463-563 - Agricultural Waste Management

    Credits: 3
    Understand agricultural or biological wastes. Develop an understanding of regulatory requirements and best management practices that advocate responsible environmental stewardship. Topics include production, collection, handling, treating, and reusing agricultural and biological wastes. Course will emphasize written and oral reports. Prerequisites: PS 213  or PS 313 . Cross-Listed: AS 463-563 .


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  • AST 492 - Topics

    Credits: 1-4
    Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Agriculture Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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AT (Athletic Training)
  

  • AT 164 - Introduction to Athletic Training (COM)

    Credits: 2
    A basic introductory course designed to acquaint students interested in athletic training with all aspects of the profession.


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  • AT 371 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience I

    Credits: 2
    Clinical application of course presented in AT 454. This course will enable the student athletic trainer to achieve an appropriate level of skill competency related to each area taught in AT 454 and according to the requirements established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Prerequisites: Major in Athletic Training. Corequisites: AT 454 .


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