ANSC 300    Introduction to Animal Science    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a survey of the livestock industry, including the supply of animal products and their uses. A special emphasis is placed on the origin, characteristics, adaptation and contributions of farm animals to the agriculture industry. Students analyze the economic trends and career opportunities in animal agriculture.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   H.Lewis Jr.          CRC MAIN T 113A      25438

ANSC 302    Equine Reproduction    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 32 hours LEC ; 12 hours LAB
Description: This course combines the study of basic genetic principles with the study of the anatomical and physiological aspects of reproduction as they relate to equine reproduction, emphasizing genetic principles and reproductive aspects. Artificial insemination, embryo manipulation, and current innovations in productive biotechnology will also be examined. This course may include field trips and off-site laboratories and the instructor may or may not provide transportation.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            06:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   D.Howe               CRC MAIN BS 163      30461
M            08:00PM-08:30PM   LAB   D.Howe               CRC MAIN BS 163      
TBA          TBA               LAB   D.Howe                TBA TBA             
The above class 30461 lab has 2 required Saturday meetings, with TBD dates. The meeting time for the Saturday classes will be 9:00-1:00pm.

ANSC 304    Livestock Feeding and Nutrition    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: The fundamentals of digestion and absorption in both ruminants and non-ruminants are discussed. The nutritive value of feeds as they relate to the formulation of livestock rations will be emphasized including by-product feeding. Includes proper selection, evaluation, and utilization of feeds. This course may include field trips and off-site laboratories and the instructor may or may not provide transportation.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th           06:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   TBA                  CRC MAIN Ag 101      30463
Th           08:00PM-09:40PM   LAB   TBA                  CRC MAIN Ag 101      
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             
The above class 30463 has 4 required Saturday meetings. Dates TBD. The meeting time for the Saturday classes will be 9:00-1:30PM.