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Discipline: Certificate: Pet Science - T0104

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Animal Breeding	ASCI 94 (VOC)	70% of course completers will demonstrate with 70% accuracy, their understanding of the principles of genetic inheritance used in animal breeding. Course completers should be able to recognize & discuss current topics dealing with artificial insemination, embryo manipulation and reproductive biotechnology Course completers should be able to recognize major breeding systems for domestic animals
Animal Handling and Restraint	ASCI 51 (VOC)	Students completing this course will be able to correctly place a halter on a horse. Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate the correct restraint method for canine jugular venipuncture.
Animal Nutrition	ASCI 2 (VOC)	Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of positive and negative aspects of nutritional supplements and additives. 80% of the students will be able to formulate a ration for a livestock animal, utilizing the Parson Square Method. 70% Students will demonstrate an understanding of nutritional requirements of various life stages of the canine with 70% accuracy.
Animal Science	ASCI 1 (VOC)	Course completers should be able to discuss the major current agricultural industry issues Course completers should be able to identify the common species & breeds of livestock
Aviculture - Cage and Aviary Birds	ASCI 76 (VOC)	Students completing this course will be able to assess the difference between normal and abnormal avian behavior. Students will be able to explain and diagram the necessary aviary for a specific breed of bird.
Canine Management	ASCI 71 (VOC)	The student will describe the most common canine diseases, explain the symptoms and identify the proper preventive vaccinations. Students will prepare and present an oral report in class on a certain breed of dog, the presentation will be evaluated by set criteria. Students will be able to identify various canine behavioral problems and suggest corrective treatment.
Feline Management	ASCI 72 (VOC)	Students will search the internet and other sources to create an oral presentation on a domestic or wild breed of cat. This presentation will be evaluated by set criteria Students will be able to identify fifteen purebred breeds of cats when given a slide show quiz, which will be evaluated by set criteria.
Pet Shop Management	ASCI 70 (VOC)	Students will be able to merchandise over 25 different pet industry products in a small pet shop environment. Students will be able to sketch out a working pet shop layout and label different items such as animal cages, product merchandising, and cashier station.
Principles of Business	BUSM 20 (VOC)	I am able to describe and explain social responsibility and business ethics I am able to list and explain the foundations upon which business is built and the economic challenges facing the United States I am able to explain the global dimensions affecting businesses today and in the future
Reptile Management	ASCI 74 (VOC)	Students will be able to offer a presentation regarding one North American Reptile including habitat and characteristics. Students will present a 10 minute visual presentation on a specific reptilian disease in front of the class.
Tropical and Coldwater Fish Management	ASCI 73 (VOC)	Students will be able to identify 7 different species of fish (both tropical and coldwater). Students will be able to identify 20 different species of fish (both tropical and coldwater). Students will be able to write down the appropriate feed necessary for two different species of fish (one tropical and one coldwater).

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