2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Jun 25, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions and Schedules


 

AS (Animal Science)

  
  • AS 106-106L - English Horsemanship and Lab

    Credits: 1
    Breeds of horses, gaits, grooming, equipment, diets; basic instruction with suitable equipment. Corequisites: AS 106L-AS 106


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  • AS 109 - First Year Seminar**

    Credits: 2
    First-year experience 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. Notes: **Course meets IGR #1 


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  • AS 110 - Equine Yearling Halter Training

    Credits: 1
    Practicum in techniques and strategies for handling and training a yearling horse. Students will learn the behavior of young horses and the appropriate steps necessary to teach a young horse to accept a halter and grooming, to lead properly, stand to be tied, load into a trailer and begin ground training for the future saddle-breaking process. Prerequisites: AS 104.


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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.


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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


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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


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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.


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  • AS 203L - Basic Swine Science Lab

    Credits: 1
    Basic application of concepts presented in basic swine science course. Including: artificial insemination; handling; semen collection; health and biosecurity; financial analysis; pig flow; buildings and ventilation; and feed management.
     


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  • AS 210 - Equine Two-Year-Old Saddle Training

    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.


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  • AS 213-213L - Equine Health and Diseases and Lab

    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. Corequisites: AS 213L-AS 213.


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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


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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.


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  • AS 233-233L - Applied Animal Nutrition and Lab

    Credits: 4
    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 101 or DS 130 Corequisites: AS 233L-AS 233.


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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-AS 241.


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

    Credits: 4
    Live and carcass evaluation of market animals. Methods of marketing and pricing livestock and carcasses. Prerequisites: AS 101. Corequisites: AS 285L-AS 285.


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  • AS 301L - Advanced Swine Science Lab

    Credits: 1
    Advanced application of concepts associated with swine production. Including: semen processing; troubleshooting production efficiency; risk management; marketing; buildings and ventilation; and on farm euthanasia and carcass disposal. Prerequisites: Basic Swine Science Course and Basic Swine Science Lab. Notes:
     


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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


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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.


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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, AS 285.


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  • AS 323 - Advanced Animal Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Functions of various nutrients; digestion and metabolism of nutrients by different animal species. Prerequisites: AS 233.


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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; and either BIOL 103 or BIOL 153.


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  • AS 345-345L - 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 345L-AS 345.


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  • AS 350 - 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.


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  • AS 365-365L - Horse Production and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Feeding, breeding and management principles for horses. Prerequisites: AS 101 or AS 104. Corequisites: AS 365L-AS 365.


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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 and AS 105.


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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. Prerequisites: 205 or 215 or consent of instructor.


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  • AS 420-420L - 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 365. Corequisites: AS 420L-AS 420.


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  • AS 433-433L - 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 433L-AS 433.


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  • AS 441-541 - Advanced Meat Science and Lab

    Credits: 3


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


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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.


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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; and PHYS-101 or PHYS-111 Cross-Listed: AST 463-563.


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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 101, AS 233. Corequisites: AS 474L-AS 474.


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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 233.


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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 101, AS 233. Corequisites: AS 477L-AS 477.


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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 101, AS 233. Corequisites: AS 478L-AS 478.


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  • AS 485-485L - Advanced Integrated Ranch Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    A capstone course that requires students to integrate knowledge from previous coursework and experiences. Focus is on decision-making, analysis, and planning with respect to ranching enterprises. A key component of the course will be an extensive ranch planning exercise, which integrates the many factors influencing ranch sustainability and which incorporates the use of decision-support tools to evaluate management strategies. Prerequisites: RANG/AS 215 Corequisites: AS 485L-485


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  • AS 489 - Current Issues in Animal Science (AW)

    Credits: 2
    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.


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AST (Agricultural Systems Technology)

  
  • AST 109 - 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. Notes: **Course meets IGR #1 


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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 203-203L - Introduction to Precision Agriculture and Lab

    Credits: 2, 0
    Introduction to the tools and equipment used in precision farming practices. Topics covered include: Global positioning system, sources of error, correction options and accuracy, GIS, Ag equipment receivers, displays, guidance systems, yield monitors, and utilizing collected field data for optimal production practices. Corequisites: 203L-203


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  • AST 210 - Introduction to Biorenewable Products and Processing

    Credits: 3
    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. Cross-Listed: ABS 210 Introduction to Biorenewable Products and Processing


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

    Credits: 1, 0


    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 311 Applied Electricity for Teachers 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, GE 123. Corequisites: AST 303L-303.


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

    Credits: 1, 0


    Basic wiring and electrical circuits. National Electric Code covering residential and farm applications.

    Laboratory course to accompany AST 311. Corequisites: AST 311L 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 353-353L - Physical Climatology and Meteorology and Lab

    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. Corequisites: AST 353L-353


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  • AST 412-412L/512-512L - Fluid Power Technology and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Basic fluid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, control systems and common industrial circuits. Corequisites: AST 412L-412/512L-512.


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

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


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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 115 or 121 or 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 (AW)

    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, PHYS 101 or 111, or Instructor consent. Cross-Listed: AS 463-563.


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  • AST 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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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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