ASCI-ANIMAL
SCIENCE –
2005-07 Catalog
Animal Science Department
ASCI 101 Introduction to the Animal Sciences
(2) (CR/NC)
Economic,
environmental and societal impact of the livestock, poultry and horse
industries. Basic
terminology, anatomy, and physical requirements of animals. Career and academic planning. Co-curricular,
extra-curricular, and post-graduate opportunities. Required
of all first-time students in the Animal Sciences and Industry Department.
Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 lectures.
ASCI 112 Principles of Animal Science (4) GE B2
Economic
and environmental roles of animal production and companionship to society. Introductory nutrition, genetics,
reproduction, behavior, growth and development, animal products, biosecurity, and food processing and safety of animals.
4 lectures.
ASCI 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates
(2–3) (CR/NC)
Individual
investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 3
units per quarter. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor.
ASCI 209 Animal Food Products (3)
Composition
of muscle-based foods in relation to cost, yield, quality, meal preparation and
nutritional value. Buying, storing, handling and preservation. Uniform retail and food service identity standards for fresh cuts.
Classification and methods of making processed meat products. Credit not
allowed for students having completed ASCI 211. 2 lectures, 1
laboratory.
ASCI 211 Meat Science (4)
Muscle food processing
methods and operations. Conversion of muscle to meat. Meat inspection, grading, composition, curing, preservation, food
safety and related topics. Carcass beef, pork, and lamb processed into
consumer ready products. Credit not allowed for students having completed ASCI
209. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
ASCI 212 Livestock Show Management (3)
Application
of the management and operations of Cal Poly’s Western Bonanza Livestock Show. Principles and procedures in
planning, organizing, financing, promoting and managing a major livestock show
and the fair industry. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 lecture, 2
activities.
ASCI 214 Equine Management (2)
Application
of safety, risk reduction, horsemanship skills. Develop a working equine/human relationship. Selection and application of nutrition, equipment, preventive
health and farrier program, and equitation skills.
2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ASCI 216 Meat Grading and Evaluation (2)
Factors related to carcass
quality and yield. USDA meat grading principles and
practices. Judging of carcass and wholesale cuts.
Field trip to meat packing plants required. 1 lecture, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: ASCI 211.
ASCI 220 Introductory Animal Nutrition and
Feeding (4)
Nutrient digestion and
absorption; basic functions of major nutrient classes; NRC feed classification
and feedstuff characteristics; Van Soest system of
fiber analysis and practical applications; feed processing: effects on feeds
and nutrient availability; nutrient requirements of animals; diet formulation
techniques. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:
ASCI 112.
ASCI 221 Introduction to Beef Production (4)
Survey of industry
characteristics, breeds, market classes, production systems, and current issues
facing the beef industry. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: ASCI 112 or ASCI 231.
ASCI 222 Systems of Swine Production (4)
Structure of the pork
industry in the
ASCI 223 Systems of Sheep Management (4)
Sheep industry overview,
populations, trends, cultural implications, breed identification, nutritional,
reproductive, health, and marketing management of sheep. 3
lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ASCI 112 or ASCI 231.
ASCI 224 Equine Science (4)
History, status of the
horse industry, breeds. Application of management skills,
safety, conformation evaluation, hoof and leg conformation and care. Understanding equine behavior. Insurance
and tax ramifications. Pedigree analysis. Alternate therapies. 3 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: ASCI 112 or ASCI 231.
ASCI 226 Livestock Evaluation (3)
Utilization of objective
and subjective estimation measures in establishing economic worth of domestic
animals of the three meat animal species and horses. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories.
ASCI 231 General Animal Science (3)
Relationship
of animal agriculture to society and the economy and their role for human use
and consumption. Discussion of nutrition, reproduction and management of beef
cattle, sheep, swine and horses. Credit not allowed for Animal Science
majors. 3 lectures.
ASCI 232 General Animal Science Laboratory (1)
Basic handling skills of
livestock; introductory selection of livestock; basic feedstuff identification
and processing; and health care practices. 1 laboratory.
ASCI 260 Preparation of Livestock for Shows and
Sales (2)
Techniques, equipment and
knowledge necessary in order to properly condition, groom, and present beef
cattle or horses for evaluation and merchandising. Total credit limited to 4
units. 2 laboratories.
ASCI 265 Equine Behavior and Training (3)
Training
of weanling and yearling horses at halter. Selection of proper attire for the handler and
equipment for the horse. Application of safe,
behavioral training techniques enabling the horse to accept handling, farrier and health care. 3
activities.
ASCI 290 Livestock Management 2–4 1-4) (CR/NC)
Beginning field experience in animal
production systems. May include health, nutrition, reproduction, management, processing, budgeting, and/or marketing exercises. Management techniques of the
livestock enterprise. Providing health, nutritional and physical care to a representative
group of animals. Planning, budgeting and marketing.
Instructor approval required. Prerequisites may exist for some enterprises. Total degree credit for 290/490 limited to 9 units.
Credit/No Credit grading only. 1-4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Changes effective Spring 2007.
ASCI 304
Animal Breeding (3)
Application
of genetic principles for livestock improvement. Improving production through a
study of selection techniques, mating systems, and performance evaluation using
current technology. 3 lectures. Prerequisite:
BIO 302 or BIO 303.
ASCI 311 Advanced Beef Cattle System Management
(4)
Management
principles for the sustainability of commercial beef cattle operations. Systems approach for goal setting, financial
analysis, range management, breeding systems, nutrition, health programs,
marketing, and production practices to enhance profitability of commercial
cow-calf operations. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: ASCI 221 or consent of instructor.
ASCI 315 Equine Biomechanics (4)
Anatomy
and physiology of the equine hoof and limb. An understanding of the art and
science of the farrier's work. Evaluation of proper hoof care, trimming, and shoeing. Foot
and leg conformation as it relates to sound locomotion. 3
lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: ASCI 224 or equivalent. Recommended: VS 223.
ASCI 320 Physiological Chemistry of Animals (4)
Interactions
between the biological and chemical reactions in livestock. Physiology explained at the organ, tissue and
cellular level as it relates to the whole animal system. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or BIO 161, CHEM 312 or CHEM 316, VS
223.
ASCI 324 Advanced Equine Evaluation (2)
Appraising
the relative merit of individual horses in halter and performance through the
application, development and refinement of deductive and inductive logical
processes. Oral
and written expression of the selection rationale. 2
laboratories. Prerequisites: ASCI 226 and/or consent of instructor.
ASCI 326 Advanced Livestock Evaluation (2)
Application
of deductive and inductive logical processes in appraising the relative merit
of individual animals within a group sample. Oral expression of the selection
rationale. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: ASCI
226.
ASCI 329 Principles of Range Management (3)
Characteristics,
history and multiple uses of rangeland. Principles of range plant physiology and ecology in relation to range
condition, trend, utilization and improvement practices. Principles
of proper grazing practices and nutrition of livestock. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: One course
each in soil science, animal science and botany or crop science.
ASCI 333 Equine Reproduction (5)
Management
of the breeding farm, breeding problems, diseases, study of estrus cycles,
servicing the mare, handling stallions. Breeding systems, teasing, embryo transfer,
ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis, new developments in breeding technology.
4 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ASCI 224 and
VS 223.
ASCI 339 Internship in Animal Science (1–12)
(CR/NC)
Selected Animal Science
students will spend up to 12 weeks with an approved agricultural firm engaged
in production or related business. Time will be spent applying and developing
production and managerial skills and abilities. One unit of credit may be
allowed for each full week of completed and reported internship. Degree credit
limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Consent of
internship instructor.
ASCI 340 Computer Applications in Ration
Formulation (2)
Development
of nutritionally balanced rations for livestock. Balancing of rations using
ASCI 344 Equine and Human Communication (3)
Behavior
of the horse and its relationship with people. Learning, motivation, social
behavior and communication with techniques to improve the safety and
understanding between people and horses. 3 activities.
Prerequisites: ASCI 214, or consent of instructor.
ASCI 345 Equine Behavior Modification (5)
Advanced
principles of equine behavior modification for training young horses under
saddle. Identifying
differences in individual horse's attitudes, techniques to teach horses to
respond to different stimuli, management of young equine athlete. 5 activities. Prerequisite: ASCI 344 or consent of
instructor.
ASCI 346 Equine Nutrition (3)
Equine
digestion, diet development considerations and evaluations, nutritional
management, and the relationship of respective topics to recommended feeding
practices, research data, and nutritional portfolios. Information is based on recent advances in horse
nutrition and the National Research Council's Nutrient Requirements for Horses.
A distance learning course. 3
lectures. Prerequisite: ASCI 224 and ASCI 220.
ASCI 347 Equine Exercise Physiology (3)
Applied
physiology of the exercising horse.
Examine different physiological systems: muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory,
and nutritional. Gait analysis, lameness, and treatment.
The athletic horse: sports medicine, conditioning, drugs, and necropsy
evaluation. A distance learning course. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ASCI 224 and any human/animal
physiology class.
ASCI 350 Applied Nonruminant
Nutrition (4)
Comparison of nonruminant and ruminant digestive systems, nutrient
requirements, risk management for ingredients, formulation and nutritional
management. Influence of growth and production curves,
consumption patterns, and feeding management in commercial poultry and swine
industries. Feed manufacturing and governmental regulations. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ASCI 220 or DSCI
101.
ASCI 351 Reproductive Physiology (4)
Reproductive
anatomy of male and female farm animals. General endocrinology and systemic physiology.
Endocrine system effects on the various aspects of reproduction, such as: gametogenesis, estrus, gestation, parturition, mothering
and seasonality. Introduction to reproductive biotechnology
and embryo manipulation. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: VS 223.
ASCI 355 Ruminant Nutrition (4)
Digestive
physiology and nutrition of ruminants. Anatomy and physiology of the digestive tract.
Rumen microbial fermentation. Nitrogen
utilization and metabolism. Energy partitioning.
Net energy system. Range livestock and feedlot
nutrition. Supplementation. Common
metabolic and nutritional dysfunctions. Diet
formulation. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: ASCI 220 and ASCI 320 or CHEM 313 or CHEM 371.
ASCI 384 Processed Meat Products (4)
Physical,
chemical and functional characteristics of meat food raw materials. Science and technology of value-added
processing including curing, sausage manufacture, low moisture products, and
restructuring. Quality assurance and related current industry topics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ASCI 209 or ASCI
211, junior standing.
ASCI 400 Special Problems for Advanced
Undergraduates (2–4) (CR/NC)
Individual
investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 4
units per quarter. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ASCI 403 Applied Biotechnology in Animal
Science (5)
Coverage
of current resources, techniques and methodologies used in animal research and
biotechnology as well as experimental design, model assessment, and data
interpretation with application to an experimental setting in the laboratory. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories.
Prerequisite: BIO 161, BIO 162, upper division genetics course or consent of
instructor.
ASCI 405 Domestic Livestock Endocrinology (4)
Endocrine
system and its role in the homeostasis of the animal. Use of hormones in increasing
productivity of domestic animals. Endocrinology of
reproduction, growth, metabolism and immunology. Discussions
of cost-benefit relationships in the use of hormones. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: VS 223, ASCI 220.
ASCI
406 Applied Animal Embryology (5)
Technology
of promoting oocyte development, fertilization,
culturing, cryopreservation and micromanipulation of
embryos. Mouse, cattle and horse embryos
used for learning the techniques involved in embryology. 3
lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: VS 223, ASCI 351 recommended.
ASCI 410 Ultrasonography
(1)
Utilization
of ultrasound technology for pregnancy diagnosis in sheep, beef cattle, swine
and horses and live animal carcass estimation in sheep, beef cattle and swine. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:
FSN 211, ASCI 351, VS 223 and senior standing.
ASCI 415 HACCP for Meat and Poultry Operations
(3)
Using
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles to develop
regulatory inspection plans for meat and poultry operations; development and
use of prerequisite programs; microbiological and process overviews. 3 lectures. Prerequisite:
ASCI 209 or ASCI 211; ASCI 384 or PM 325, or consent of instructor.
ASCI 420 Animal Nutrition (3)
Metabolism
of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, vitamins and water, and the
relationship of nutrient utilization to animal production. 3 lectures. Prerequisite:
ASCI 220 and CHEM 212/312 (or CHEM 216/316 and CHEM 217/317).
ASCI 425 Meat Industry Study Tour (2)
Study tour of commercial
meat businesses. Livestock harvest and carcass fabrication, further meat
processing, retail and food service operations. Personnel,
processing procedures, regulatory standards, industry specifications and
current issues. Travel for 4 days. 2 activities.
Prerequisite: ASCI 384 or consent of instructor.
ASCI 450 Computer Applications in Animal
Science: Spreadsheet Analysis (4)
Development
of spreadsheets relating to livestock production. Integration of database and
analytical techniques. Cost-benefit analyses of livestock production
systems. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: AG
250, CSC 110, or consent of instructor..
ASCI 461 Senior Project Planning (1)
Evaluation
of project options and expectations.
Selection of a project and an appropriate advisor.
Projects selected in the student's expected field of employment. Outline and
literature review will be presented as part of the ASCI 462 final report. 1 seminar. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
ASCI 462 Senior Project (2)
Selection
and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which
graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project results are
presented in a formal report. Minimum 60 hours.
ASCI 463 Undergraduate Seminar (2)
Major
developments in the chosen field of the student. Discussion of new developments,
policies, practices, and procedures. Each individual is responsible for the
development and presentation of a topic in the chosen field. 2
seminars. Prerequisite: Senior standing and ASCI 462.
ASCI 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)
Directed
group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected.
Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor.
ASCI 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)
Directed
group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected.
Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ASCI 476 Issues in Animal Agriculture (3)
Exploration
of social, political and environmental forces which will affect livestock
production in the future. Roles
played by advocacy groups and the media in influencing consumer demands and
management practices. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Upper
division standing.
ASCI 485 Cooperative Education Experience in
Animal Science (6) (CR/NC)
Part-time work experience
with an approved Animal Science firm engaged in production or related business,
industry or governmental agency. Positions are paid and usually require
relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal
report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16
units. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
ASCI 490 Advanced Livestock Management 2–4 1-4) (CR/NC)
Advanced field experience in animal
production systems. May include health, nutrition,
reproduction, management, processing, budgeting, and/or marketing exercises as
well as management decision-making opportunities. Intensified management of
specialized livestock enterprises in all species areas. Application of applied research and progressive
husbandry practices employed. Industry contact and visitation encouraged.
Specified class prerequisites and consent of instructor required. Total degree credit for 290/490 limited to 9 units.
Credit/No Credit grading only. 1-4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Specified classes and Consent
of instructor. Changes
effective Spring 2007.
ASCI 495
Cooperative Education Experience in Animal Science (12) (CR/NC)
Full time work experience
with an approved Animal Science firm engaged in production or related business,
industry or governmental agency. Positions are paid and usually require
relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal
report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16
units. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
ASCI 500 Individual Study in Animal Science
(1–6)
Advanced independent study
planned and completed under the direction of a member of the Animal Science
faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of department
head, graduate advisor and supervising faculty member.
ASCI 503 Advanced Molecular Techniques in
Animal Science (4)
Advanced
molecular laboratory techniques in animal science. Topics include analyses of cellular and metabolic
regulation, gene expression, gene activation and regulation, gene construct
design, transgenesis, knockout animal models. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: ACI 403 or consent
of instructor.
ASCI 570 Selected Topics in Animal Science
(1–4)
Directed
group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected.
Total credit limited to 12 units. 1 to 4 seminars.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
ASCI 581 Graduate Seminar in Animal Production Science (
3 1-4) (CR/NC)
Current
findings and research problems in the field and their application to the
industry. Credit/No
Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 12 units. 3 1-4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing and consent of instructor. Changes
effective Spring 2007.