Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007
Thompson School of Applied Science
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Applied Animal Science (AAS)
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Applied Animal Science provides students with hands-on practical skills
combined with knowledge and understanding of the latest technology. The
core program provides a solid background in anatomy, physiology,
nutrition, health, and animal breeding. In addition, students choose a
specialization in either equine management, dairy management, or small
animal care. Each specialization also allows for choices of elective
courses in other areas.
Practical learning experience is provided at the UNH equine facilities
and the Thomas P. Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center. The Thompson School also operates its own
grooming shop and biology laboratories. The curriculum has a number of
animal-related educational programs, including an educational
partnership with the NHSPCA in Stratham, N.H., and field trips to many
animal-related businesses.
Curriculum Fee
Applied animal science, all specializations: $522*
*This one-time, nonrefundable curriculum fee is required to cover lab
materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that
is unique to the applied nature of the specialization. The curriculum
fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one specialization.
Any non-TSAS student may be assessed specific course fees, details of
which are included in each semester's Time and Room Schedule. All fees are subject to change.
Applied Animal Science Curriculum Standards
Applied Animal Science students must maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative
grade-point average in AAS classes after 2 semesters (26 credits) to
take additional AAS classes. Students with AAS averages lower than 2.00
must repeat classes with lower grades and raise their average to the
required 2.00 before taking additional AAS classes. Students must have
a minimum cumulative 2.00 grade-point average in AAS classes to qualify
for graduation from the program.
Dairy Management
To work in the highly technical, rapidly changing field of dairy
management, students must become well versed in the many aspects of
dairy farm operation and management. In the dairy management
specialization, students put many of the skills learned in the
classroom into practice immediately. Students learn to balance rations,
identify and treat diseases, read a bull proof, and gain many other
skills. They work at the University's dairy farm, a modern and
well-equipped teaching and research center, where students work with
each other to manage the CREAM (Cooperative for Real Education in
Agriculture) herd.
Students learn the business of farming through field
exercises in land management, forage production, financial management,
and computer use on a dairy farm as well as continued practical
experience with cattle. The program prepares students to work both on
the farm or in related businesses.
Thompson School Dairy Management has a very unique arrangement with the
Animal and Nutritional Sciences (ANSC) Baccalaureate Dairy Management
major. Students may start with the Thompson School program, obtain
their Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree then transfer to
ANSC and obtain a B.S. in two additional years with a full time course
of study. This allows students to receive two degrees in as little as
four years or obtain their A.A.S. degree and work in the field to later
return for a B.S. Students wishing to follow this course of action need
to work closely with their advisers and maintain a C or better in key
Applied Animal Science courses.
Career Opportunities: Herd manager, agricultural sales and/or service
employee, farm manager, artificial insemination (AI) technician, crop
manager, farm or farm business owner.
Dairy Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
AAS 228, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, 4 cr.
AAS 231, Introduction to Animal Science, 4 cr.
AAS 244, Introduction to Dairy Management, 4 cr.
AAS 278, AAS Computer Applications, 1 cr.
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading, 4 cr.
First Year, Spring Semester
AAS 223, Dairy Selection, 2 cr.
AAS 234, Equipment and Facilities Management, 3 cr.
AAS 239, Fundamentals of Animal Health, 3 cr.
AAS 242, Introduction to Business, AAS, 2 cr.
COM 212, Technical Writing, 2 cr.
MTH 202, Math II, 3 cr.
Second Year, Fall Semester
AAS 232, Animal Forages, 3 cr.
AAS 235, Animal Nutrition, 3 cr.
AAS 246, Animal Business Applications, 4 cr.
AAS 275, CREAM (Cooperative for Real Education in Agriculture) Program, 4 cr.
AAS 297, Work Experience (summer), 0 cr.
SSCI class, 2-4 cr.
Second Year, Spring Semester
AAS 240, Animal Breeding, 3 cr.
AAS 275, CREAM Program, 4 cr.
SSCI 201, Human Relations or
SSCI 202, Social Issues, 4 cr.
Recommended electives include
AAS 221, Large Animal Behavior and Handling, 2 cr.
AM Agricultural Mechanization courses
Total: 67-70 credits
Equine Management
As part of new leisure industries, the equine industry in New England
encompasses many different facilities and disciplines. Students in the
equine management specialization combine courses in the most recent
technical information with related practical experience. They gain
hands-on experience in bandaging, selection, ration-balancing by
computer, fitting and care of equipment, and farm and barn analysis.
They also acquire decision making and managerial skills. Graduates have
a solid basis for direct employment opportunities yet enough
flexibility to further their education.
The riding focus at UNH is balance seat with
schooling in dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping. Thompson
School students in horsemanship classes ride in the UNH program and
have the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate shows.
Thompson School Equine Management has an articulation agreement for
students wishing to pursue a B.S. from ANSC following graduation from
the Thompson School. This B.S. would be obtained either in Equine
Industry and Management (Track I) with four additional semesters or in
Therapeutic Horseback Riding (Track II) in five additional semesters.
With this articulation, students may obtain both an Associate Degree in
Applied Science (A.A.S.) and a B.S. in as little as four years with
full-time coursework or obtain their A.A.S., work in the field and
return for their B.S. Students wishing to take advantage of these
articulation agreements need to work closely with their advisers.
Career Opportunities: Riding instructor, barn manager, breeding farm
manager, sales (tack shops, grain stores), horse show manager,
veterinary assistant/equine practice.
Equine Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
AAS 228, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, 4 cr.
AAS 231, Introduction to Animal Science, 4 cr.
AAS 237, Equine Management Techniques, 4 cr.
AAS 278, AAS Computer Applications, 1 cr.
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading, 4 cr.
First Year, Spring Semester
AAS 226, Equine Conformation and Lameness, 4 cr.
AAS 236, Equine Show Preparation and Competition, 1 cr.
AAS 234, Equipment and Facilities Management, 3 cr.
AAS 239, Fundamentals of Animal Health, 3 cr.
AAS 242, Introduction to Business, AAS, 2 cr.
COM 212, Technical Writing, 2 cr.
MTH 202, Math II, 3 cr.
Second Year, Fall Semester
AAS 232, Animal Forages, 3 cr.
AAS 235, Animal Nutrition, 3 cr.
AAS 246, Animal Business Applications, 4 cr.
AAS 247, Applied Equine Management, 3 cr.
AAS 297, Work Experience (summer), 0 cr.
SSCI class, 2-4 cr.
ANSC 402, Horsemanship, 3 cr.
Second Year, Spring Semester
AAS 240, Animal Breeding, 3 cr.
AAS 252, Advanced Equine Management, 4 cr.
AAS 253, Equine Competition Management, 2 cr.
SSCI 202, Social Issues, 4 cr.
Electives 2-5 cr.
Recommended electives
AAS 272, Comparative Equine Operations
AAS 293, Equine Field Operations
ANSC 507, Equine Discipline (ANSC 402 is a prerequisite)
Total: 65-69 credits
Small Animal Care
Animal companionship provides millions of people an oasis in a hectic,
impersonal world, and pet owners consistently seek additional advice on
the care of their animals. The small animal care specialization
prepares students to work in companion animal care positions of all
types.
In their first year, students gain experience in
breed types, behavior, genetics, restraint, and training of dogs and
cats. Students also master laboratory procedures such as fecal
examination and heartworm testing. In addition, the students learn the
basics of grooming, nutrition, first aid, disease prevention,
medication administration, and toxicology. During their second year,
students spend four hours a week at the NHSPCA performing all aspects
of animal care and continue with their academic subjects.
Small Animal Care is very flexible with recommended
elective courses. Second year students choose classes based on their
career goals. Career tracks include veterinary hospital employment,
employment in the humane/animal control fields, or employment or
ownership within the boarding/grooming/daycare industry.
Career Opportunities: Veterinary assistant, laboratory animal
caregiver, pet store manager, pet groomer, kennel manager, animal care
and control technician, animal-assisted activities/therapy volunteer
and/or coordinator.
Small Animal Care Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
AAS 228, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, 4 cr.
AAS 230, Small Animal Breeds and Behavior, 4 cr.
AAS 231, Introduction to Animal Science, 3 cr.
AAS 278, AAS Computer Applications, 1 cr.
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading, 4 cr.
First Year, Spring Semester
AAS 222, Small Animal Grooming I, 2 cr.
AAS 239, Fundamentals of Animal Health, 3 cr.
AAS 242, Introduction to Business, AAS, 2 cr.
AAS 249, Small Animal Care Techniques, 2 cr.
Electives 1-3 cr.
COM 212, Technical Writing, 2 cr.
MTH 202, Math II, 3 cr.
Second Year, Fall Semester
AAS 235, Animal Nutrition, 3 cr.
AAS 246, Animal Business Applications, 4 cr.
AAS 279, Small Animal Care Practicum, 2 cr.
AAS 297, Work Experience (summer), 0 cr.
SSCI 201, Human Relations, 4 cr.
AAS Electives 2- 5 cr.
Second Year, Spring Semester
AAS 224, Small Animal Management, 4 cr.
AAS 240, Animal Breeding, 3 cr.
AAS 279, Small Animal Care Practicum, 2 cr.
AAS Electives, 2-4 cr.
SSCI Class, 2-4 cr.
Electives 2-3 cr.
Recommended AAS electives
AAS 221, Large Animal Behavior and Handling, 2 cr.
AAS 227, Small Animal Diseases, 2 cr.
AAS 233, Small Animal Grooming II, 2 cr.
AAS 236, Equine Show Preparation and Competition, 1 cr.
AAS 237, Equine Management Techniques, 4 cr.
AAS 251, Human/Animal Bond, 2 cr.
AAS 254, Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy, 2 cr.
AAS 257, Small Animal Diseases Lab (AAS 227 Prereq), 1 cr.
AAS 276, Introduction to Lab Animals, 2 cr.
AAS 277, Lab Animal Practicum, 1 cr.
ABM courses (permission required)
ANSC 402, Horsemanship
ANSC 406, Careers in Animal Science
Total: 64-70 credits
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the dairy management, equine management, and small animal
care specializations must present at least one year of satisfactory
work in college preparatory biology and two years of college
preparatory math. One year of high school chemistry is also highly
recommended. Students with weaknesses in these academic areas are
encouraged to take refresher classes before starting their coursework
in the applied animal science program.
