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AGAB 20 — Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture
3 Units
(CAN AG 2) Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
54 hours lecture.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Use of word processing, data base, spreadsheets, and graphic programs
for students interested in agricultural business, nursery and landscape,
equipment, and farm management.
AGFR 20 — Conservation of Natural Resources
3 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68.
Concepts of conservation biology for natural resources, including
biogeography, biodiversity and extinction, environmental law, and
conservation organizations. Emphasis on temperate forest, tropical
forest, desert, and grassland ecosystems.
AGAG 59 — Work Experience in Agriculture
1 Unit
(May be taken four times for credit.) Degree Appropriate
(May be taken for Credit/No Credit only.)
75 hours lab.
Prerequisite: Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated
in the College Catalog
This course is designed to provide majors with actual on-the-job
experience in an approved work station which is related to classroom
instruction. A minimum of 75 paid clock hours or 60 non-paid clock
hours per semester is required for each one unit of credit. It is
recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed
throughout the semester. Students who repeat this course will improve
skills through further instruction and practice.
AGAG 60 — Work Experience in Agriculture
2 Units
(May be taken four times for credit.) Degree Appropriate
(May be taken for Credit/No Credit only.)
150 hours lab.
Prerequisite: Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated
in the College Catalog
This course is designed to provide majors with actual on-the-job
experience in an approved work station which is related to classroom
instruction. A minimum of 75 paid clock hours or 60 non-paid clock
hours per semester is required for each one unit of credit. It is
recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed
throughout the semester. Students who repeat this course will improve
skills through further instruction and practice.
AGAG 61 — Work Experience in Agriculture
3 Units
(May be taken four times for credit.) Degree Appropriate
(May be taken for Credit/No Credit only.)
150 hours lab.
Prerequisite: Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated
in the College Catalog
This course is designed to provide majors with actual on-the-job
experience in an approved work station which is related to classroom
instruction. A minimum of 75 paid clock hours or 60 non-paid clock
hours per semester is required for each one unit of credit. It is
recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed
throughout the semester. Students who repeat this course will improve
skills through further instruction and practice.
AGAG 62 — Work Experience in Agriculture
4 Units
(May be taken four times for credit.) Degree Appropriate
(May be taken for Credit/No Credit only.)
150 hours lab.
Prerequisite: Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated
in the College Catalog
This course is designed to provide majors with actual on-the-job
experience in an approved work station which is related to classroom
instruction. A minimum of 75 paid clock hours or 60 non-paid clock
hours per semester is required for each one unit of credit. It is
recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed
throughout the semester. Students who repeat this course will improve
skills through further instruction and practice.
AGAG 91 — Agricultural Calculations
3 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 51
Calculating the proper rates of application of veterinary drugs,
fertilizers, irrigation water, farm chemicals and pesticidal materials.
Practical field work in calibrating application equipment, plotting
production rates and feed conversion, determining proper
concentrations and dilutions and standardizing butterfat and
solids non-fat.
AGAG 99 — Special Projects in Agriculture
2 Units
(May be taken four times for credit.)
(May be taken for Credit/No Credit only.)
Degree Appropriate, CSU
36 hours lecture.
In order to offer selected students recognition for their academic
interests and ability and the opportunity to explore their disciplines to
greater depth, the various departments from time-to-time offer Special
Projects courses. The content of each course and the methods of study
vary from semester to semester and depend on the particular project
under consideration. Students repeating this course will make individual
contracts of a more advanced nature with the instructor to ensure that
proficiencies are enhanced.
AGAN 1 — Animal Science
3 Units
(CAN AG6) Degree Appropriate, CSU,UC
54 hours lecture.
Fundamental problems and essential concepts of animal production. Includes the study of the types of domestic animals and their utilization by humans.
AGAN 2 — Animal Nutrition
3 Units
(CAN AG 12) Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
54 hours lecture.
Composition of feeds and their utilization by domestic animals,
including digestive physiology, animal assessment, feed appraisal and
compiling of rations.
AGAN 51 — Animal Handling and Restraint
3 Units
36 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Methods of proper handling for large and small animals, including chemical and physical techniques of restraint.
AGAN 94 — Animal Breeding
3 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
The science of animal breeding, including fundamentals of inheritance,
reproduction and breeding systems for domestic animals. Artificial
insemination, embryo manipulation and current topics in reproductive
biotechnology will also be included.
AGLI 12 — Exotic Animal Management
3 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
Care and management of exotic and alternative livestock species with
emphasis on identification, health maintenance, handling techniques,
nutrition and reproduction. Includes analysis of industry trends and
principal marketing uses of exotic animals.
AGLI 14 — Swine Production
3 Units
(CAN AG 24) Degree Appropriate, CSU
36 hours lecture.
54 hours lab.
A study of the various types of swine enterprises and the ways and
means of entering them. Swine management, including handling,
feeding, breeding, farrowing, butchering, and marketing. Practical skills
are taught using the college farm.
AGLI 16 — Horse Production
4 Units
Fall Semester Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
(CAN AG 26)
54 hours lecture.
54 hours lab.
Selection, utilization, and management of the light horse emphasizing
recreational aspects of the modern horse. Laboratory work includes
experience in the care of horse and tack.
AGLI 17 — Sheep Production
3 Units
Spring Semester Degree Appropriate, CSU
(CAN AG 22)
36 hours lecture.
54 hours lab.
A study of the various types of sheep enterprises and the ways and
means of entering them. Sheep management, sheep handling, feeding,
shearing, breeding, lambing, and marketing. Practical skills are taught
on the college farm and sheep farms in the area.
AGLI 18 — Horse Ranch Management
4 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Advisory: AGLI 16
Skills and knowledge to work on or manage a modern equine ranch,
including management of the breeding farm, farm lay out, estrus cycles,
breeding problems and stallion care.
AGLI 19 — Horse Hoof Care
2 Units
18 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Emphasizes proper horse hoof care; shoeing, trimming and disease recognition and control.
AGLI 20 — Horse Behavior and Training
2 Units
18 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
54 hours lab.
Corequisite: AGLI 16 or AGLI 18 (may have been taken previously) or
equivalent experience with horses
Breaking and starting young horses. Concentrates on halter training of
foals, ground work on yearlings, and green-breaking two-year-olds and
up. Includes lunging techniques, driving, and breaking to a saddle.
Training in collection, turning, backing, leads, and trailer loading.
AGLI 30 — Beef Production
3 Units
36 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Principles and practices in the selection and management of feeder,
market, and breeding beef cattle. Economics of production, retail
product, utilization of farm-grown feeds, and feedlot operation.
AGLI 34 — Livestock Judging and Selection
2 Units
18 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
54 hours lab.
Study of form and appearance of farm animals as related to their
function. Includes judging of breeding and terminal livestock as well as
carcass evaluation.
AGLI 95 — Anatomy of Domestic Animals
4 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
54 hours lab.
Anatomy of domestic animals including body structures and systems,
comparing domestic animals commonly found in the veterinary medical
industry.
AGLI 96 — Animal Sanitation and Disease Control
3 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate, CSU
Prevention and control of infectious diseases affecting domestic
animals, including basic disease concepts, transmission of infectious diseases, principles of sanitation and fundamentals of immunology.
AGLI 97 — Artificial Insemination of Livestock
2 Units
Spring Semester Degree Appropriate
18 hours lecture.
54 hours lab.
Theory and application of artificial insemination of domestic
animals,including semen evaluation and processing, heat
synchronization, and pregnancy diagnosis.
AGLI 98 — Physiology of Domestic Animals
2 Units
36 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
Prerequisite: AGLI 95
Physiology of domestic animals with emphasis on the function of
internal organs and body systems. Designed for the second year
Registered Veterinary Technology student in preparation for the state
board examination.
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AGPE 70 — Pet Shop Management
3 Units
Fall Semester Degree Appropriate
54 hours lecture.
The pet industry, pet shop operations and the economic aspects of the
retail/wholesale pet business. Includes organization and operation of
pet shops, animal care practices, and sound business management
practices.
AGPE 71 — Canine Management
3 Units
36 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
54 hours lab.
Selection, feeding, housing, breeding and management of dogs,
including commercial aspects of the dog as a domestic pet. Laboratory
work will include practical experience in the handling, training and
grooming of dogs.
AGPE 72 — Feline Management
3 Units
54 hours lecture. Degree Appropriate
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Care and management of cats. Includes breed identification and
characteristics, grooming, showing, nutrition, practical care, behavior,
breeding, and housing.
AGPE 73 — Tropical and Coldwater Fish Management
2 Units
Fall Semester Degree Appropriate
36 hours lecture.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Care and keeping of marine and freshwater aquarium fishes, plants, and
invertebrates. Includes guidance on setting up aquariums, choosing
compatible species, feeding, health care, breeding and raising fish.
AGPE 74 — Reptile Management
2 Units
Fall Semester Degree Appropriate
36 hours lecture.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Care and keeping of reptiles and amphibians, including snakes, lizards,
turtles, tortoises, newts, salamanders and frogs. Includes identification
and characteristics of reptiles commonly kept as pets. Guidance
regarding the housing, feeding, health maintenance, breeding and
raising of reptiles will be offered.
AGPE 76 — Aviculture – Cage and Aviary Birds
3 Units
Spring Semester Degree Appropriate
54 hours lecture.
Presents cage and aviary birds marketed in the wholesale and retail pet
trade, including identification, nutrition, breeding, disease prevention
and control, aviary construction and providing the proper environment.
Includes information on psittacines, soft bills, finches, game birds,
poultry and ornamental waterfowl.
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