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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 221 - 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 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. 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. Special fee. 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 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 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 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.
Lec/Lab.
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:
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 #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 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. 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 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.
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
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
See description for AAS 292.
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/