Animal Sciences Technology

Supervised practical experience in swine production and management at the Grace Drake Learning Laboratory with emphasis on developing and improving leadership characteristics, swine production and management skills and competency. A grade of C or better required to meet graduation requirements. Prereq: 2510.03T. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs.

Practical knowledge and supervised laboratory experiences with emphasis on developing competencies in beef and small ruminant reproduction and parturition management practices. A grade of C or better required to meet graduation requirements. Prereq: Completion of tractor/mobile equipment safety certification process. Prereq: Not open to students with 3 or more cr hrs of 289.01T.

Supervised practical experience in swine production and management at the Grace Drake Learning Laboratory with emphasis on developing and improving swine 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.

Principles of inheritance and the genetic improvement of farm animals through cellular, qualitative, and population genetics; utilizing breeding value, selection, and mating systems. Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr recitation, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Gen Biol 120T or Biology 113; Gen Math 140T or Math 104 or Math Placement level M or N or L. Industry applications presented in species specific recitations for beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, and swine.

Processes and procedures involved in fetal development, pregnancy detection, parturition and associated obstetrics and care of newborn. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr labs.