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 141 Market Beef Production (4)
Survey of industry characteristics, breeds, market classes, carcass residues, environmental protection and diet/health issues. Application of management skills, health care and behavior. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
ASCI 142 Swine Science (4)
Role of swine in agriculture, consideration of product quality assurance, diet/health issues and animal welfare concerns. Evaluation of brood stock and progeny product, husbandry systems, management skills, feeding systems and health management. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
ASCI 143 Systems of Sheep Production (4)
Types of sheep operations and geographic influence on management. The role of sheep in world agriculture. Social concerns including humane care, residues and diet/health issues. Evaluation of products, management skills, health care and behavior. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
ASCI 144 Equine Science (4)
History, status of the horse industry, breeds. Basic anatomy and physiology, unsoundnesses, diseases. Application of management skills, safety, conformation evaluation, hoof and leg conformation and care. Understanding equine behavior. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
ASCI 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (2-3)
Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 3 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.
ASCI 220 Introductory Animal Nutrition and Feeding (4)
Food nutrients, identification and nutrient quality of feedstuffs and uses for each class of livestock. Ration formulation based on the digestion and utilization of feeds. Economy and least price purchasing based on nutrient content and market value of livestock. 3 lectures and 1 laboratory.
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 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 290 Livestock Management Enterprise (2-4) (CR/NC)
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. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.