1977-1978 - Cochise College

CoursesAGRICULlURE AG 101 Prlnclpl.. of Vet.rinar, Scl.nc./3 Unit. Prerequisite: None An introduction to the veterinary sciences for potential pre­veterinary students as well as those students of animal science or husbandry intere~'ed in the care and health of all domestic animals and livestock. 3 hours lecture. AG 102 Introduction to Agricultur.13 Unit.Prerequisite: None An introductory class involving the overall concepts of agriculture. 2 hours lecture. AG 103 Introduction to Animal and Di••a•• Proc•••/3 Unit.Prerequisite: NoneA study of the normal animal, including the anatomicaldescription, the physiological function, and the shuc' uraldifferences of the simple cell compared to the complex organs ofthe body. Includes instruction linking the above normal informationspecifically to the disease pfocess and serves as an introductionto the basis of disease.3 hours lecture.AG 104 Principle. of Agronom,/3 Unit.Prerequisite: None Principles of field crop production 'Iv.lh special emphasis on origin. distribution, cultural practices and improvements. 3 hours lecture. AG 105 Rang. Manag.m.nt 1/3 Unit.Prerequisite: NoneA study of the history of rangeland use. the influences on plantphysiology and ecology, and the interrelationships andcoordination of rangeland uses for farm and ranch managersinterested in plants, soils. and livestock, 3 hours lecture. AG 108 Animal Di...... and Sanitation/3 Unit. Prerequisite: AG 103A study of individual diseases which affect the common domesticanimals including the definition. symptoms. diagnosis. prognosis.treatment, and communicability of diseases to both man andanimals. Sanitation and its application to prevention of thesediseases and the health of both man and animals as interrelated.3 hours lecture.AG 207 Rang. Plant./3 Unit.Prerequisite: None Introduction to the study of local native grasses and other plants. including identification, value and control of each.2 hours lecture; 3 hOJrs laboratory.AG 208 Anlmallndu.tr,/3 Unit.Prerequisite: NoneFundamental principles as applied to animal. dairy. and poultryscience and the marketing and distribution of animal products.3 hours lecture.AG 208 Auxillar, Engine Opera!ion and Repelr/2 Unit.Prerequisite: NoneThe operation, servicing. adjusting. care and repair of small gasengines of various types and models.1 hour lecture; 3 hours laboratory.AG 210 General Welding 1/4 Unit.Prerequisite: None Techniques of operating arc welding machines; oxy-acetylene torches for fusion weldmg heating. brazing. culti~g. hard facing. and soldering of all common types of metal. Emphasis on individual projects. 2 hours lecture; 6 hours laboratory. AG 211 Economic. in American Agriculture/3 Unit.Prerequisite: NoneEconomic principles governing the production of agricultureincluding the principles 01 supply and demand, priCing. investing.measuring and consummg In the economy. emphasizing theoriesand practical applications to current economic problems.3 hours lecture.AG 215 Home Gard6ning/3 UnittPrerequisite: None The study of the care and maintenance of trees. shrubs. hedges. and flowers, for students of horticulture. requiring practical application in growing vegetable and flower gardens. 3 hours lecture. AG 225 Introduction to Animal Hu.bandr"3 Unit.Prerequisite: None The types and breeds of livestock, including cattle. sheep, swine. and poultry, emphasizing production trends and basic skills In breeding, testing. and records 3 hours lecture. AG 230 Animal Feeding/3 Unit.Prerequisite: None Basic principles 01 animal nutrition and digestion. Selection. evaluation. and use of leeds in balancing rallons for livestOCk and poultry. 3 hours lecture,