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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

AS (Animal Science)
  

  • AS 400 - Judging Teams

    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. SECTION 4 RANGE PLANT ID Instruction and practice in identification of important range plants of North America. SECTION 5 URME Instruction and practice in general range science knowledge and problem solving. Participation in the national Undergraduate Range Management Exam (URME) contest.Credits: 1Prerequisites: P, 205 or 215 or consent of instructor.


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  • AS 420 - Equine Reproductive Management

    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.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, AS 104, AS 365.


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  • AS 433 - Livestock Reproduction

    Basic physiological processes of reproduction in domestic animals, factors affecting and methods of improving reproductive efficiency.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, VET 223Corequisites: Corequisite course AS 433L.


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  • AS 463 - Agricultural Waste Management

    Agriculturally related pollution and waste problems. Regulations and techniques for collecting, handling, treating and disposing of agricultural wastes to minimize environmental pollution. Design and management of agricultural water systemsCredits: 3Prerequisites: P, instructor consent.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with AST 463.


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  • AS 474 - Beef Cattle Production

    Feeding, breeding and management principles of beef cattle production under farm and ranch conditionsCredits: 3Prerequisites: P, AS 101, AS 233.Corequisites: Corequisite course AS 474L.


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  • AS 475 - Feedlot Operations and Management

    Management principles of feedlot productions. Student participation in management techniques of feedlot operations. Feeding, health and personnel management issues will be discussed.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, AS 233.


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  • AS 477 - Sheep and Wool Production

    Feeding, breeding and management principles for maximum production of meat and wool in farm and range flocks.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, AS 101, AS 233.Corequisites: Corequisite course AS 477L.


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  • AS 478 - Swine Production

    Feeding, breeding and management principles for swine production. Breeds, production trends and equipment. Student participation in management techniques.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, AS 101, AS 233.Corequisites: Corequisite course AS 478L.


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  • AS 489 - Current Issues in Animal and Range Sciences (AW)

    Senior capstone course requiring students to conduct independent research of the scientific literature on a current issue in the animal and/or range science field, formulate a position based upon the current science, and communicate this position via written and oral presentations.Credits: 1Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with RANG 489.


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AST (Agricultural Systems Technology)
  

  • AST 202 - Construction Technology and Materials

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


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  • AST 202L - Construction Technology and Materials Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 202.


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  • AST 210 - Introduction to Biorenewable Products and Processing

    A survey of biorenewable resources, technologies, and industries. Topics include sources and production of biomass; processing of biomass into fuels and other products; environmental impact; and economic analysis.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: ABS 210 Introduction to Biorenewable Products and Processing


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  • AST 213 - Ag, Industrial and Outdoor Power

    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.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 213L.


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  • AST 225 - Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering

    Introduction to the basic principles of environmental management, environmental science and engineering, and natural resources engineering. The class will be team taught by faculty from environmental management, civil and environmental engineering, agricultural and biosystems engineering, and agricultural systems technology programs. The course will teach the fundamental physical, biological, and chemical principles of environmental processes. The course will also explore the impact of humans and human activity on ecosystems in the environment.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, CHEM 106 or CHEM 112.


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  • AST 252 - Auto Mechanics

    Engine tune-up, servicing and repairing engine accessories; testing valves, carburetors, ignition systems; installing new rings, valves, and general work required of mechanicsCredits: 2Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 252L.


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  • AST 262 - Environmental Safety and Society

    Examination of appropriate safety procedures and practices for rural environments and associated occupations. Explorations of the social, economic and physical consequences of their implementations. Individual and societal responsibilities with regard to safe practices.Credits: 2


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  • AST 273 - Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture

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


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  • AST 273L - Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 273.


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  • AST 303 - Design Management Experience

    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.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, GE 121, GE 123.Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 303L.


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  • AST 313 - Farm Machinery Systems Management

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


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  • AST 333 - Soil and Water Mechanics

    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.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 333L.


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  • AST 342 - Applied Electricity

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


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  • AST 412-512 - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Controls

    Principles of fluid power, hydraulic and pneumatic components and system function. Component selection and off-the-shelf system design. Manual, microprocessor and electronic control of systems.Credits: 2Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 412L-512L.


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  • AST 412L-512L - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Controls Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 412-512.


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  • AST 422-522 - Environmental Control in Structures

    Study of heat and moisture balance, gases, dust, and odors. Selection and design of fans, ducts, diffusers and efficient ventilation patternsCredits: 2Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 422L-522L.


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  • AST 422L-522L - Environmental Control in Structures Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 422-522.


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  • AST 423 - Rural Structures

    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.Credits: 3Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 423L.


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  • AST 434 - Landscape Irrigation

    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.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 102 or 115 or 121 or 123Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 434L.


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  • AST 443 - Food Processing and Engineering Fundamentals

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


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  • AST 443L - Food Processing and Engineering Fundamentals Lab

    Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 443.


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  • AST 452 - Teaching Agricultural Systems Technology Labs

    Shop management, safety, shop plans, selection, care, and use of hand and power tools and equipment to be taken as part of student teaching block in Agricultural Education. P, senior in agricultural education. Offered first half of semester. Equivalent to AGED 454.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, AST 202.Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 452L.


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  • AST 452L - Teaching Agricultural Mechanics Lab

    Equivalent to AGED 454L.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 452.


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  • AST 460 - Senior Design I Environmental Science/Engineering

    Development of a comprehensive interdisciplinary environmental science and engineering project design. Written and oral report for preliminary design and plan for second semester final design project.Credits: 1


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  • AST 461 - Senior Design II Environmental Science/Engineering

    Completion of a comprehensive interdisciplinary environmental science and engineering project design. Written and oral report, and plants for final design project.Credits: 2


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  • AST 462 - Advanced Topics in Natural Resources Technology

    Examination of topics related to the natural resources management technologies. Potential topics include irrigation systems and water management, livestock waste facilities, soil erosion control, drainage systems and economics, wetlands, water supply and quality, watershed hydrology, water measurement and data acquisition equipment. (May be repeated when topic is different.)Credits: 2


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  • AST 463 - Agricultural Waste Management (AW)

    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.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P Instructor consent and PS 213; take PHYS 101 or 111.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted AS 463.


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  • AST 482-582 - Advanced Farm Engines

    Operation, selection, care, adjustment, and new development of internal combustion engines as applied to farm power units.Credits: 2Corequisites: Corequisite course AST 482L-582L.


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AT (Athletic Training)
  

  • AT 164 - Introduction to Athletic Training (COM)

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


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  • AT 371 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience I

    Clinical application of course presented in AT 454-554. This course will enable the student athletic trainer to achieve an appropriate level of skill competency related to each area taught in AT 454-554 and according to the requirements established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, permission.


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  • AT 372 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience II

    Clinical application of course content presented in AT 456-556. This course will enable the student athletic trainer to achieve an appropriate level of skill competency related to athletic injury assessment and according to the requirements established by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Instructor’s consent required.Credits: 2


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  • AT 373 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience III

    Clinical application of course content presented in AT 474-574. This course will enable the student athletic trainer to achieve an appropriate level of skill competency related to athletic rehabilitation according to the requirements established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Instructor’s consent required.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, permission.


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  • AT 374 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV

    Clinical application of course content presented in AT 464-564. This course will enable the student athletic trainer to achieve an appropriate level of skill competency related to therapeutic modalities and according to the requirements established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.Credits: 2


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  • AT 441-541 - Athletic Training Techniques I

    This course is the first of the intermediate athletic training courses designed to meet all of the guidelines and competencies required by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. These courses should be taken in sequence. AT 441-541 includes: concepts and techniques relative to injury assessment and management, pathology of tissue injury and repair, mechanisms of injury, management of blood borne pathogens/soft tissue injuries/fractures, athletic injuries related to environmental stress and on/off field injuries/ management related to the spine (including a posture and neurological assessment)Credits: 3


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  • AT 442-542 - Athletic Training Techniques II

    This course is the second of the intermediate athletic training courses designed to meet all of the guidelines and competencies required by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. These courses should be taken in sequence.Credits: 3


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  • AT 443-543 - Athletic Training Techniques III

    This course is the third of the intermediate athletic training courses designed to meet all of the guidelines and competencies required by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. These courses should be taken in sequence. AT 443-543 includes a combination of material. One section of the class is devoted to the prevention, recognition, and management of athletic injuries relative to head, face, throat, abdomen, and thorax. The remainder of the class includes material in regards to evaluation and care of general illnesses and dermatological disorders common to athletics, understanding the role of pharmaceuticals in athletics-both legal and banned substances, drug testing procedures, special issues related to women in athletics, and the athletic trainer’s role in counseling athletes.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, AT 442, permission.


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  • AT 444-544 - Athletic Training Techniques IV

    This course is designed to cover the athletic training competencies in organization and administration. It will cover knowledge, skills and values that an athletic trainer must possess to develop, administer, and manage a health care facility and associated venues that provide health care to athletes and others involved in physical activity.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, permission.


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  • AT 454-554 - Athletic Injury Assessment-Lower Extremity

    This course is designed to have the student athletic trainers develop a sound understanding of the assessment of athletic related injuries and conditions occurring to the lower extremities. The course will incorporate anatomy of the lower extremity, the athletic related injuries or conditions which may occur, and evaluation techniques used to assess this area of the body.Credits: 2


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  • AT 456-556 - Athletic Injury Assessment-Upper Extremity

    This course is designed to have the student athletic trainers develop a sound understanding of the assessment of athletic related injuries and conditions occurring to the upper extremities. The course will incorporate anatomy of the upper extremity, the athletic related injuries or conditions which may occur, and evaluation techniques used to assess this area of the body.Credits: 2


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  • AT 464-564 - Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training

    This course is designed to have the student develop a sound understanding of the use of modalities in the treatment of the injured athlete. The class will be taught through lectures and demonstrations and provide for practical experience.Credits: 2


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  • AT 471 - Fall Clinical Experience

    This course is designed to meet the clinical experience competencies required during fall activity. Clinical applications include physical examinations; fitting and maintaining football protective equipment; monitoring and management of environmental conditions; stretching and conditioning; and the evaluation and care of acute athletic injuries. Graded S/U.Credits: 1Prerequisites: P, senior status and consent.


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  • AT 474-574 - Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (AW)

    This course is designed to have the student develop a sound understanding of the use of exercise in the rehabilitation of the injured athlete. The class will be taught through lectures and demonstrations and provide for practical experience.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, permission.


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AVIA (Aviation)
  

  • AVIA 101 - Introduction to General Aviation

    Overview of the general aviation industry. This course provides an awareness of the magnitude of aviation activity not involved in commercial air carrier operations. The student will discover a multitude of career opportunities and recognize the role general aviation holds in support of the nation’s commerce and air transportation. The student will study the evolution of the industry and recognize general economic, social and political factors affecting the future of aviation activity.Credits: 1


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  • AVIA 200 - Aviation Safety

    This course will introduce aviation safety principles as important aspects of air transportation. Topics will include regulatory issues, means of measuring air transportation safety, risk assessment, safety data analysis, use of technology in aviation safety, accident investigation, National Transportation Safety Board oversight of aviation safety, and other appropriate issues as arise.Credits: 3


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  • AVIA 201 - Aviation Weather

    This course is a study of the basic components of the earth’s atmosphere and provides a basic foundation in the meteorological and environmental factors that influence the formation of the various weather patterns found in near and upper atmospheric levels over the continental United States and the Northern Hemisphere. Included in the course will be discussion on how weather influences the basic aerodynamics of an aircraft in-flight and the basic pilot-static instrument system. This course is intended for students who plan a career as professional pilots or a career in aviation operations or for an elective.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, ABE 492.


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