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102012-2014 <strong>General</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> Course Supplement and Policies and Requirements Addendumand marketing practices utilized. Emphasis on speciescurrently reared in California. GE credit:SciEng | SE.—II. (II.) Doroshov(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)119. Invertebrate Aquaculture (4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 1B. Management, breeding andfeeding of aquatic invertebrates; application ofbasic principles of physiology, reproduction, andnutrition to production of mollusks and crustaceansfor human food; emphasis on interaction of speciesbiology and managerial techniques on productionefficiencies. GE credit: SciEng | SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)120L. Meat Science Laboratory (2)Discussion—1 hour; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 1A; course 120 (may betaken concurrently). Laboratory exercises and studentparticipation in transformation of live animal tocarcass and meat, structural and biochemicalchanges related to meat quality, chemical and sensoryevaluation of meat, and field trips to packingplant and processing plant. (Same course as FoodScience and Technology 120L.) GE credit:SciEng | SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)125. Equine Exercise Physiology (3)Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: Neurobiology, Physiology,and Behavior 101. Distance learning classbroadcast from Cal Poly, Pomona, on basic andapplied physiology of the exercising horse. Includesphysiological systems, gait analysis, lameness, pharmacology,sports medicine; sport horse performanceevaluation and conditioning. (Students and instructorhave two-way communication capabilities.) Offeredin alternate years. GE credit: SciEng | SE.—III.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)126. Equine Nutrition (3)Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: course 15, Nutrition115. Distance learning class broadcast from CalPoly, Pomona and CSU Fresno on equine nutrition.Includes equine digestion, digestive physiology, dietdevelopment and evaluation, and the relationship ofthe topics to recommended feeding practices andnutritional portfolios. GE credit: SciEng | SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)127. Advanced Equine Reproduction (3)Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: an upper divisionphysiology course (e.g., Neurobiology, Physiology,and Behavior 101) and an advanced horse productionand management course (e.g., course 115). Distancelearning course that provides in-depthknowledge of the reproductive physiology, anatomyand endocrinology of the mare and stallion. Emphasison structure/function relationships as they areapplied to improving equine reproductive managementand efficiency. GE credit: SciEng | QL, SE,WE.—III. (III.) Roser(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)128. Agricultural Applications of LinearProgramming (4)Lecture—2 hours; laboratory—2 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing andAgricultural Systems and Environment 21 or theequivalent. Applications of linear programming inagriculture, emphasizing resource allocation problemsand decision making. Problems include cropproduction, ration formulation, and farm management.Hands-on experience in developing linear programsand interpreting the results. GE credit:SciEng | QL, SE, SL.—II. (II.) Fadel(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)129. Environmental Stewardship in AnimalProduction Systems (3)Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences10 or 1A and 1B, Chemistry 2A, 2B, 8A, 8B. Managementprinciples of environmental stewardship forgrazing lands, animal feeding, operations andaquaculture operations; existing regulations, sampleanalyses, interpretation and utilization of data, evaluationof alternative practices, and policy development.GE credit: SciEng | SE, SL.—II. Meyer(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)131. Reproduction and Early Developmentin Aquatic Animals (4)Lecture—3 hours; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite:Molecular and Cellular Biology 150; Wildlife, Fish,and Conservation Biology 120, 121; or consent ofinstructor. Physiological and developmental functionsrelated to reproduction, breeding efficiency and fertilityof animals commonly used in aquaculture. GEcredit: SciEng | SE, WE.—III. (III.) Doroshov(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)136A. Techniques and Practices of FishCulture (2)Lecture—1 hour; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite:course 2. Daily care and maintenance of fish in residentialaquariums, research and commercial facilities.Biological and environmental factors importantto sound management of fish. Laboratories focus onfish culture and include growth trials. Not open forcredit to students who have completed course 136.GE credit: SciEng | QL, SE, SL, VL, WE.—I. (I.)Hung(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)136B. Techniques and Practices of AvianCulture (2)Lecture—1 hour; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite:course 2. Daily care and maintenance of birds forresearch, commercial production, and companion orhobby uses. Biological and environmental factorsimportant to sound management of birds. Laboratoriesfocus on bird husbandry, management andcare, and include growth trials. GE credit:SciEng | QL, SE, SL, VL, WE.—III. (III.) Hung(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)137. Animal Biochemistry Laboratory (2)Lecture—1 hour; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite:Animal Biology 102 or Biological Sciences 102 orthe equivalent. Chemical and biochemical methods,and instruments commonly used in animal science.Wet chemical methods, UV/visible and atomicabsorption spectrophotometry, thin-layer and gas-liquidchromatography, commercial chemical kits.Attention to safety. GE credit: SciEng | QL, SE, SL.—I, III. (I, III.) Hung(change in existing course—eff. winter 13140. Management of Laboratory Animals(4)Lecture—3 hours; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite:Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101. Laboratoryanimal management procedures in view ofanimal physiology, health and welfare, governmentregulations, and experimental needs. Clinical techniquesusing rodents and rabbits as models. GEcredit: SciEng | SE.—I. (I.)(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)142. Companion Animal Care andManagement (4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:course 42, Biological Sciences 101, Neurobiology,Physiology, and Behavior 101; Animal Biology 102and 103 recommended. Management and productionof companion animals. Integration of the disciplinaryprinciples of behavior, genetics, nutrition,and physiology as related to the care of companionanimals. GE credit: SciEng | OL, QL, SE, SL, VL,WE.—I. (I.) Oberbauer(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)143. Pig and Poultry Care andManagement (4)Lecture—3 hours; laboratory—3 hours; Saturdayfield trips. Prerequisite: Nutrition 115, Neurobiology,Physiology, and Behavior 101. Care and managementof swine, broilers and turkeys as related toenvironmental physiology, nutrition and metabolism,disease management and reproduction. Offered inalternate years. GE credit: SciEng | SE, SL.—(I.)King(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)144. Beef Cattle and Sheep Production (4)Lecture—3 hours; laboratory—3 hours; one or twoSaturday field trips. Prerequisite: course 41, AnimalGenetics 107, Nutrition 115, or consent of instructor;a course in Range Science and a course inmicrocomputing are recommended. Genetics, physiology,nutrition, economics and business in beef cattleand sheep production. Resources used, speciesdifferences, range and feedlot operations. Emphasison integration and information needed in methodsfor management of livestock enterprises. GE credit:SciEng | OL, QL, SE, SL, VL, WE.—III. (III.) Sainz,Zinn(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)145. Meat Processing and Marketing (4)Lecture—3 hours; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite:course 143 or 144 or consent of instructor. Distribution,processing and marketing of meat and meatproducts. Meat and meat animal grading and pricing.Government regulations and social/consumerconcerns. Future trends and impact on productionmanagement practices. Includes poultry. GE credit:SciEng | SE.—(II.)(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)147. Dairy Processing and Marketing (3)Lecture—2 hours; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite:course 146 or consent of instructor. Examination ofdistribution systems, processing practices, productquality, impact of government policy (domestic andforeign), marketing alternatives, and product development.GE credit: SciEng | SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)149. Farrier Science (3)Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: course 115. Distancelearning class broadcast from California PolytechnicState University San Luis Obispo, California PolytechnicState University Pomona, and CaliforniaState University Fresno. In-depth examination of thestructure-function relationship of the equine hoof andhow it relates to conformation, injury, and performance.GE credit: SciEng | SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)194HA. Undergraduate Honors Thesis inAnimal Science (4)Lecture—1 hour; laboratory—9 hours. Prerequisite:Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101, AnimalBiology 103; minimum cumulative GPA of3.200 and selection by the Honors Selection Committee.Students will carry out a research project(chosen from faculty-suggested or approved proposals)during the academic year under the guidance ofa faculty member. Upon completion, student willwrite a thesis and present a public seminar describinghis/her research. (Deferred grading only, pendingcompletion of sequence.) GE credit:SciEng | OL, SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13194HB. Undergraduate Honors Thesis inAnimal Science (4)Lecture—1 hour; laboratory—9 hours. Prerequisite:Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101, AnimalBiology 103; minimum cumulative GPA of3.200 and selection by the Honors Selection Committee.Students will carry out a research project(chosen from faculty-suggested or approved proposals)during the academic year under the guidance ofa faculty member. Upon completion, student willwrite a thesis and present a public seminar describinghis/her research. (Deferred grading only, pendingcompletion of sequence.) GE credit:SciEng | SE, VL.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)Quarter Offered: I=Fall, II=Winter, III=Spring, IV=Summer; 2013-2014 offering in parenthesesPre-Fall 2011 <strong>General</strong> Education (GE): ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Domestic Diversity; Wrt=Writing ExperienceFall 2011 and on <strong>General</strong> Education (GE): AH=Arts and Humanities; SE=Science and Engineering; SS=Social Sciences;ACGH=American Cultures; DD=Domestic Diversity; OL=Oral Skills; QL=Quantitative; SL=Scientific; VL=Visual; WC=World Cultures; WE=Writing Experience

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