Animal Sciences Technology

GENERAL.

Supervised practical experience in small ruminant production and management at the Grace Drake Learning Laboratory with emphasis on developing and improving small ruminant production and management skills and competency. A grade of C or better required to meet graduation requirements. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs.

Provides an overview of the unique requirements of the Animal Biosciences specialization, promotes student success in college, and explores personal and career interests, needs, and goals. Increase student awareness of necessary steps to present a competitive application to professional and graduate schools.

A study of dairy farm business management combining business, financial, and animal management principles, practices, and strategies; emphasis placed on developing a business plan and problem solving. Prereq: AEDEcon 2001 or BusTec 1151T; Soph standing; minimum of 10 cr hrs in AnmlTec. This course is available for EM credit.

Design and management of dairy cattle facilities, environment, and associated equipment; emphasizing milking equipment and parlors, animal housing, environmental control, waste management, feeding systems, and utilities. 1 to 3 day field trips, including weekends, may be required. Students pay costs associated with field trips (lodging, transportation, meals, etc.) above Ohio State tuition & fees. Prereq: GenMath 1040T or Math 1050 or Math placement level R or higher. Prereq or concur: 3167T. This course is available for EM credit.