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 303.
ASCI 311 Commercial Beef Management (3)
Management practices involved in the commercial beef cattle breeding enterprise. Trends and economic considerations relative to California and the U.S. Principles of selection, basic reproductive physiology, breeding systems, range management, nutrition, health programs and marketing phases of the enterprise. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ASCI 141.
ASCI 312 Swine Management (3)
Management practices involved in commercial and purebred swine enterprises. Methods of production and marketing, performance testing programs and carcass evaluation techniques. Nutritional requirements, rations, feed additives, diseases and parasites, facilities and equipment. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ASCI 142.
ASCI 313 Sheep Management (3)
Management practices of purebred and commercial sheep operations. Techniques, equipment, feeds, health care products and decision making throughout a production cycle from selection to culling. Exposure to emerging technologies and scientific advancements that will affect the sheep industry. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ASCI 143.
ASCI 314 Advanced Horse Management (3)
Management practices relative to the training and conditioning of the horse. Investigation of the nutritional, behavioral and physiological parameters required of the horse in work, sport and recreational events. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ASCI 144 and ASCI 244, 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 331 Applied Range Management Practices (2)
Basic taxonomy and values of common range plants. Evaluation of range sites, soils, condition, trend and grazing utilization. Application of range technology, improvement and management practices to field situations. 1 lecture, 1 activity. Prerequisite: One course each in soil science, animal science and botany or crop science. ASCI 329 recommended.
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. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 4 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ASCI 144, ASCI 244.
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 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 laboratories. Prerequisites: ASCI 144, ASCI 244, ASCI 260 and consent of instructor.
ASCI 345 Equine Behavior Modification (3)
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 various stimuli, management of young equine athlete. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ASCI 344 or consent of instructor.
ASCI 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (2-4)
Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Prior consent of department head.
ASCI 401 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 123.
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 401, VS 123 and senior standing.
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 326 (or CHEM 316 and CHEM 317).
ASCI 461 Senior Project (2)
Selection of a project and an ASCI 462 adviser, formulation of an outline and a literature review. 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. Minimum 60 hours. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Senior 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.
ASCI 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1-3)
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 6 units. 1 to 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ASCI 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1-3)
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 6 units. 1 to 3 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 Enterprise (2-4) (CR/NC)
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. Prerequisite: Specified classes and consent of instructor.
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.