| Applied Animal Science |
AAS 221 - Dairy Production Techniques
Credits:
2.00
Essential skills for daily care and management of dairy
animals. Students participate in milking, clipping, herd
care, plus other herdsmanship skills. 1 lec/1 lab.
AAS 222 - Small Animal Grooming
Credits:
2.00
Techniques and styles of grooming, clipping, trimming, and
bathing of common breeds of small animals. May be repeated
for credit once. Special fee. 1 lec/1 lab.
AAS 223 - Dairy Selection
Credits:
2.00
Selection techniques used in cattle for purchase, breeding,
and genetic improvement through the use of visual
evaluation, pedigrees, production, and progency information.
1 lec/1 lab.
AAS 224 - Small Animal Management
Credits:
4.00
Organization, care, facilities design, and general
management of small businesses dealing with companion
animals and their owners. 3 lec/1 lab.
AAS 226 - Equine Conformation and Lameness
Credits:
4.00
The study of conformation as it relates to soundness and
performance. Topics include basic unsoundness related to
faulty conformation and type evaluation. 2 lec/1 lab.
AAS 227 - Small Animal Diseases
Credits:
2.00
Common diseases in companion animals discussed system by
system; emphasis on canine and feline medicine. Prereq:
AAS 227, 228, 239, 249. 2 1-hr lec.
AAS 228 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
Credits:
4.00
Structure of the body and functions of the tissues, organs,
and systems in the living animal. 3 lec/1 lab.
AAS 230 - Small Animal Breeds and Behavior
Credits:
4.00
Overview of the development, selection, genetics, and
function of specific breeds of companion animals. General
dog and cat, as well as breed-specific, behavior is
included. 2 lec/1 lab.
AAS 231 - Introduction to Animal Science
Credits:
4.00
Survey of the dairy, equine, livestock, and small animal
industries; current issues and related occupational
opportunities are presented. Included is assistance in
gaining or improving the skills needed to be successful in
college. Lecture/Lab or Recitation.
AAS 232 - Animal Forages
Credits:
3.00
Production and utilization of New England forage crops.
Selection of species and varieties; cultural and harvesting
practices for top production of excellent quality feed.
Combining uses for greatest efficiency in feeding various
livestock classes. 2 lec/1 lab.
AAS 234 - Equipment and Facilities Management
Credits:
3.00
Operation of agricultural equipment and maintenance of
agricultural facilities as found in New England. Development
of the essential skills and technical information needed to
manage and supervise agricultural facilities and equipment.
2 lec/1 lab.
AAS 235 - Animal Nutrition
Credits:
3.00
The food nutrients, their digestion and absorption, factors
affecting value of feeds, feed additives, and nutrient
requirements for maintenance and productive functions.
3 lec.
AAS 237 - Equine Handling and Care Techniques
Credits:
4.00
Course familiarizes students with different aspects of
equine management through a practical and hands-on
approach. Topics include selection, fit and care of English
tack, bits, grooming, clipping, wound care, safe bandaging
techniques, equine behavior, farm layout, basic health care
and monitoring, parasite control, and equine transportation.
Students will have hands-on experience in the UNH stable.
Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, turnout, and
basic care of the University herd. 4 lec/lab or rec.
AAS 239 - Fundamentals of Animal Health
Credits:
3.00
Principles of disease mechanisms: causes, body reactions,
and preventive medicine. Prerequisite for other AAS disease
courses. Prereq: AAS 228. 2 lec/1 lab.
AAS 240 - Animal Breeding
Credits:
3.00
Principles and practices, including the physiology of
reproduction, fertility and sterility, artificial
insemination, breeding systems, and selection. 2 lec/1 lab.
AAS 242 - Introduction to Business: Applied Animal Science
Credits:
2.00
Basic course covering business structure, philosophy, and
terminology. Foundation for AAS 246, Management
Applications. 2 lec.
AAS 244 - Introduction to Dairy Herd Management
Credits:
4.00
The course explores economic, scientific and practical
aspects of dairy herd management. The topics covered
include history, cattle selection, nutrition, housing,
milking, and disease prevention strategies. There are a
number of field trips and weekly labs emphasizing management
and hands-on experience. (Also offered as ANSC 409/410.)
AAS 246 - Animal Business Applications
Credits:
4.00
Survey of the various elements of managing an animal and/or
agricultural operation regardless of commodity. Topics
include: financial statements, credit and interest,
insurance considerations, labor management, marketing,
promotions, advertising, and sales. 4 lec.
AAS 247 - Applied Equine Management
Credits:
3.00
The application of farm and horse management techniques,
including stable routine, planning, and design; nutrition;
business considerations; and legal responsibilities.
2 lec/1 lab.
AAS 249 - Small Animal Care Techniques
Credits:
2.00
Essential skills and basic background knowledge for the
day-to-day care of dogs and cats in a small animal
enterprise. 1 lec/1 lab.
AAS 251 - Human/Animal Bond
Credits:
2.00
Explores the many aspects of the human/animal bond
through required reading, writing, and discussions. Requires
an 8 hour volunteer practicum.
AAS 252 - Equine Health Management
Credits:
4.00
Systems of the horse as they relate to common diseases and
lameness. Applied approach to conditioning, care of the sick
or lame horse, and preventive care. 2 lec/1 lab.
AAS 253 - Equine Competition Management
Credits:
2.00
Students organize and run a combined test competition to be
held in April. The class is responsible for mailing entries,
handling publicity and ad sales, compiling the program,
setting the course and dressage ring, and dealing with the
public. Proceeds fund seminars available to students and
class field trips. 1 lab.
AAS 254 - Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy
Credits:
1.00
This course explores Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy
using the Pet Partners Program and Manual as the core of the
material presented. Once completed, students will have
fulfilled the Team Training requirement of the Pet Partners
Registration and may then, if they wish register as an
individual or follow through with the Team Evaluation and
register as a Pet Partners Team with their pets. The class
will meet 2 hours weekly for 5 weeks. Special fee. Cr/F.
AAS 257 - Small Animal Diseases Laboratory
Credits:
1.00
Provides an opportunity for students to perform clinical
laboratory procedures commonly done in small animal
veterinary practices. Also includes basic pharmacology,
dosage calculations, and an introduction to veterinary
radiology and surgical assisting. Prereq: AAS 228, 239, 249.
2 hr lab.
Co-requisites:
AAS 258 - Comparative Dairy Operations
Credits:
1.00
Exploration of New England dairy farm operations and related
businesses. Through field trips and journals, students will
see and experience the diversity in modern dairy production.
Prereq: AAS 244; permission. Cr/F.
AAS 264 - Dairy Nutrition Practicum
Credits:
1.00
Practical instruction in feeding dairy cattle, formulating
rations and using dairy nutrition software. Major emphasis
on ruminant digestion, health and metabolism in the high
producing dairy cow. Prereq: Introduction to Dairy
Management AAS 244 or permission.
AAS 272 - Comparative Equine Operations
Credits:
1.00
Exploration of regional equine farms and related businesses.
Using field trips and journals, students will experience and
study different farm and business operations. Prereq:
AAS 226. 1 lab. Cr/F.
AAS 274 - Dairy Cattle Disease Seminar
Credits:
2.00
Covers principles of the immune response, immunological
basis for disease control, and emphasizes management
practices to prevent disease and maintain optimal animal
health. Numerous guest lecturers, field and case studies,
and emphasis on current topics of interest to the industry.
(Also offered as ANSC 630.)
AAS 275 - Cooperative for Real Education in Agriculture (CREAM)
Credits:
4.00
CREAM (Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural
Management) is a 2-semester course in which students perform
the work and make the financial and management decisions
associated with the CREAM dairy herd. Assumption of complete
responsibility for the management and care of this 25-cow
herd for the entire academic year. CREAM provides students
with a unique experiential learning model that will help
them understand how to work together to manage and operate
a small business, the decision making skills required in
production agriculture, and the application of science to
the management of a dairy herd. Permission. Two semesters of
4 credits each are required.
AAS 276 - Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science
Credits:
2.00
Basic introduction to laboratory animal science for second
year small animal care students interested in exploring or
working in the field. Includes the husbandry, health, and
science of common laboratory animal species and
environmental, sanitation, hygiene, and safety topics.
Prereq: AAS 228, 230, 239, and 249. 2 lec.
Co-requisites:
AAS 277
AAS 277 - Laboratory Animal Science Practicum
Credits:
1.00
Hands-on experience working in the UNH laboratory animal
facilities. Coreq/Prereq: AAS 276. May be taken twice. 3 to
4 hours per week.
AAS 278 - Applied Animal Science Computer Applications
Credits:
1.00
Use of computers in a university setting, developing skills
in Microsoft Office, and using the internet. During the
second half of the semester, students further develop skills
using specific animal science and business-related programs.
1 lec/1 lab/half-term.
AAS 279 - Small Animal Care Practicum
Credits:
2.00
Provides supervised, hands-on experience at the N.H.S.P.C.A.
4 hours/week. Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding,
treatment, grooming, socializing and training of shelter
animals. Student must receive or show proof of
pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis to take the class. Prereq:
AAS 222, AAS 228, AAS 230, AAS 239, AAS 249.
AAS 291 - Studies
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
A) Dairy; B) Light Horses; C) Livestock; D) Poultry;
E) Meats; F) Forages; G) Management; H) Small Animals;
I) General Animal Science. Prereq: permission of instructor
and student's adviser.
AAS 292 - Studies
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
A) Dairy; B) Light Horses; C) Livestock; D) Poultry;
E) Meats; F) Forages; G) Management; H) Small Animals;
I) General Animal Science. Prereq: permission of instructor
and student's adviser.
AAS 293 - Equine Field Operations
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
Field experience in selected areas of equine care and
handling, under supervision of appropriate faculty/staff and
outside facilities supervisor. A) Veterinary Clinic;
B) Breeding and Foaling; C) areas of student interest. All
field operations done on an individual basis. Four or more
hours per week. Students must provide their own
transportation. Prereq: AAS 225, 226, 247, and/or permission
of instructor and adviser.
AAS 297 - Applied Animal Science Work Experience
Credits:
Employment (12 weeks, generally in the summer following the
first year) in an approved animal-related position. Cr/F.