| Applied Animal Science |
AAS 200 - Logging with Oxen and Draft Horses
Credits:
2.00
This hybrid course combines on-line readings and lectures
with an off-campus intensive experience at a NH working
farm. It provides training for students in small woodlot
harvesting for firewood and lumber. Forestry skills are
combined with a unique hands-on logging experience with
oxen and draft horses. Students study the history of
logging, harvesting techniques and also learn to harness,
feed and care for draft animals during the intense
farm-forest experience. Special fee.
AAS 218 - Formulating Career Paths in Small Animal Care
Credits:
1.00
Students develop, explore, and plan a variable career path
in a specific small animal care career obtainable with
their applied animal science degree.
AAS 219 - Animal Cruelty: NH Laws, Investigations, and Prosecution
Credits:
1.00
An Internet class delivered through Blackboard Course
Management System. Explains and discusses all aspects of
animal cruelty, NH cruelty laws, and presents the
importance and implications of recognizing animal cruelty
and its link to human violence. Cruelty investigation
procedures, prosecution protocol and officer field safety
will also be presented. Designed as a 14-week class with a
"presentation" of one hour per week accessed by the student
at their convenience within a specific 3-day time frame
during the week. Permission required.
AAS 222 - Small Animal Grooming I
Credits:
2.00
Introduction to pet grooming. Course covers the techniques
and styles of brushing, grooming, clipping, trimming, and
bathing common breeds of dogs and cats. Students perform
basic grooming in lab period. Special fee for non-TSAS
students. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits. 1
lec/1 lab.
AAS 224 - Small Animal Management
Credits:
3.00
Course covers the development and management of small
animal enterprises; facility design, standard operating
protocols, personnel and clientele communication and
management as well as small animal husbandry.
AAS 225 - Canine Learning Theory and Application
Credits:
3.00
Canine behavior problems are a major cause of abandonment
and euthanasia in dogs. Effective application of canine
learning theory can prevent and solve behavior problems and
save lives. Student gain a working knowledge of animal
learning theory with a focus on training basic obedience
commands, prevention and modification of common canine
behaviors, effective human communication within a practical
canine training session, canine ethology, the business and
ethics of dog training, and more.
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 233 - Small Animal Grooming II
Credits:
2.00
Continuation of AAS 222 Small Animal Grooming I. Student
is assigned more complex breeds to groom and develops more
proficiency in scissoring, hand stripping and clipping.
Must have taken AAS 222. Special fee for non-TSAS students.
2 lab.
AAS 236 - Equine Show Preparation and Competition
Credits:
1.00
Course addresses the safe handling and appropriate
grooming and clipping of horses as they are prepared for
competition. Students will demonstrate horse-handling
proficiency while showing their assigned horse in hand. May
be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits. Lec/Lab.
AAS 238 - Equine Handling/Longeing
Credits:
1.00
This seven-week intensive course provides students with the
opportunity to learn to longe a variety of University
horses in an enclosed arena under private instruction that
stresses the safety and welfare of the horse and handler.
Proper equipment and fit are addressed along with different
training techniques used to improve the horse's quality of
movement. Prereq: AAS 236.
AAS 242 - Introduction to Business: Applied Animal Science
Credits:
2.00
Basic course covering business structure, philosophy, and
terminology. Foundation for AAS 246, Animal Business
Applications. 2 lec.
AAS 249 - Clinical Animal Nursing Techniques I
Credits:
3.00
Essential skills and basic background knowledge for the
care of small animals, focusing on dogs and cats. Animal
handling and restriant, basic nursing skills including
physical examination, medicating, bandaging and wellness
protocols.
1 lec/1 lab.
AAS 250 - Clinical Animal Nursing Techniques II
Credits:
3.00
Builds on materials presented in AAS 429, Clinical Animal
Nursing Techniques I. Covers veterinary surgical nursing
including patient preparation, monitoring and recovery, and
surgical equipment and instrument care, imaging modalities
including radiographic and ultrasonographic techniques and
safety, nursing care of hospitalized patients, and ethical
and professional issues.
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 #254 - Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy
Credits:
2.00
Course explores the human/animal bond in specifically goal
directed activities and therapeutic interventions. Covers
human/pet volunteer training; animal selection; animal
assisted therapeutic applications; and animals in
institutions, residential facilities, and classrooms. The
text for the class is provided and covered by the special
fee of $25.00.
AAS 258 - Animal Population Medicine and Management
Credits:
2.00
This course applies material from animal health and disease
classes to populations of animals rather than individual
animals. Topics include stress and disease management,
behavior and ethical problems in animal populations,
evaluation of scientific research, and decision analysis.
Concepts in epidemiology and statistics are covered.
Students design and carry out a statistical analysis on
data from a chosen animal population. Prereq: AAS 228, AAS
439, MTH 202.
AAS 263 - Small Animal Grooming III
Credits:
1.00
Individual supervised grooming experience for students who
wish to obtain more technical grooming skills. Must have
taken AAS 222 twice or AAS 222 and 233. 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. May be repeated to a
maximum of 2 credits. Cr/F.
AAS 275 - Cooperative for Real Education in Agriculture Management (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.
Two semesters of 4 credits each are required. Prereq: AAS
244 or ANSC 409/410 or permission.
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 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.
Special fee required only for first time the course is taken
AAS 291 - Studies
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to
work independently may propose a contract to design a
course or research project on a topic not available through
existing course offerings. The purpose of this research is
to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to
pursue course material in greater depth. Work is supervised
by an appropriate faculty/staff member and credit varies
depending on the proposed project/research. Areas may
include dairy, light horses, livestock, poultry, meats,
forages, management, small animals, or general animal
science. Permission required. Course may be repeated up to
a maximum of 6 credits.
AAS 292 - Studies
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to
work independently may propose a contract to design a
course or research project on a topic not available through
existing course offerings. The purpose of this research is
to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to
pursue course material in greater depth. Work is supervised
by an appropriate faculty/staff member and credit varies
depending on the proposed project/research. Areas may
include dairy, light horses, livestock, poultry, meats,
forages, management, small animals, or general animal
science. Permission required. Course may be repeated up to
a maximum of 6 credits.
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.
AAS 402 - Introduction to Livestock and Poultry Management
Credits:
2.00
Students are introduced to the management of livestock and
poultry in small-to-medium sized operations. Students
learn basic animal feeding , selection, handling, housing,
management and health practices necessary to manage
livestock and poultry. Through readings, multi-media
presentations, writing and field assignments, students gain
insight into the work, commitment and skills necessary to
raise domestic farm animals for food and profit.
AAS 421 - Large Animal Behavior and Handling Techniques
Credits:
2.00
Introduction to domestic large animal behavior and
handling techniques. Cattle, horses, swine, and sheep are
used in this course. Students perform routine
health-related procedures and gain valuable hands-on skills
and techniques which can be applied to the fields of
veterinary medicine, animal research, commercial
agriculture, and animal control. 1 lec/1 lab.
AAS 423 - 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 425 - 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.
AAS 426 - 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. Special fee. 2
lec/1 lab.
AAS 432 - Introduction to Forage and Grassland Management
Credits:
3.00
Introduction to grasslands of the world and their
management. Special emphasis on the identification,
production, and utilization of New England forage crops for
feeding domestic farm animals. The course includes the
selection of local plant species and varieties, including
their management and recommended harvesting practices. The
course also includes a basic introduction to soils, as well
as nutrient and fertility management.
AAS 434 - 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 435 - 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 437 - 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 439 - 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 440 - 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 546 - 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. Prereq: AAS 242
or ECON 401.
AAS 547 - 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. Pre- or Coreq: AAS 246 or AAS 546.
AAS 552 - 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.
Prereq: AAS 426 or AAS 437.
AAS 553 - 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. May be repeated once. 1
lab. Prereq: AAS 426 or AAS 546.
AAS 574 - 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 530.)