Animal Science Department

Total Units Required: 25-28 units

Prerequisites:
Before being admitted to the minor, students must have successfully completed the following courses: BOT 121 or BIO 114, MATH 118, and SS 121

ASCI 329 Principles of Range Management (3)
Characteristics, history and multiple uses of rangeland. Principles of range plant physiology and ecology in relation to range condition, trend, utilization and improvement practices. Principles of proper grazing practices and nutrition of livestock. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: One course each in soil science, animal science and botany or crop science.

AG 450 Holistic Resource Management (4)
Application of Holistic Resource Management, a goal-oriented, value-driven thought process using guidelines which cause decisions to be made that are ecologically, economically, and socially sound. Holistic approach to management of land-based resources aimed toward greater biodiversity and sustainability. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Any life sciences course, and junior standing.

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ASCI 221 Market Beef Production (4)
Survey of industry characteristics, breeds, market classes, carcass residues, environmental protection and diet/health issues. Application of management skills, health care and behavior. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

ASCI 223 Systems of Sheep Production (4)
Types of sheep operations and geographic influence on management. The role of sheep in world agriculture. Social concerns including humane care, residues and diet/health issues. Evaluation of products, management skills, health care and behavior. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

ASCI X311 Advanced Beef Cattle System Management (4)
Management principles for the sustainability of commercial beef cattle operations. Systems approach for goal setting, financial analysis, range management, breeding systems, nutrition, health programs, marketing, and production practices to enhance profitability of commercial cow/calf operations. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ASCI 221 or consent of instructor.

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AGB 212 Agricultural Economics (4)
Theoretical development of factors affecting demand and supply for food and fiber and for agricultural inputs. Methods of selecting optimal levels of agricultural production and consumption variables. Evaluation of market structure and price formulation for agricultural products and resources. 4 lectures.

AGB 321 Farm Records (4)
Fundamentals of record keeping, kinds of records, inventory, depreciation, payrolls, cash and accrual basis of income tax reporting, financial statements and analysis. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: AG 250 or equivalent, upper division standing.

AGB 326 Farm Appraisal (4)
Methods of farm appraisal, use of county records, appraisal practice on different types of farms, discussions with professional appraisers. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: AG 250 or equivalent, and upper division standing.

AGB 457 Livestock Management Problems (4)
Analysis of actual livestock enterprise. Budgeting a ranch by enterprises. Analysis of internal problems such as bull purchase economics, feed buying chart, feedyard economics, cattle price relationships, livestock systems. Includes whole farm budget development and analysis. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: AGB 322 and senior status.

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BIO 435 Plant Physiology (4)
Consideration of the principal physiological and biochemical processes of plants with emphasis on water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, and the physiology of plant development. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 121 or BIO 152, CHEM 212/312.

BOT 313 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4)
Introduction to classification and identification of vascular plants, emphasizing major plant families; field and herbarium techniques. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BOT 121.

BOT 326 Plant Ecology (4)
Plant communities, population dynamics, and effects of the following environmental factors on plant growth and development: soil, water, temperature, light, atmosphere, topography, organisms, and fire. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 114, BIO 151, or BOT 121.

BOT 333 Field Botany (4)
Plant communities of California. Field identification of native and introduced plants in nature. Factors affecting plant distribution and relationships. Emphasis on local species. Several field trips. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BOT 223/313.

CRSC 330 Advanced Forage Crop Production (4)
Three methods of producing, harvesting and utilizing forage species; grazing, haying and ensiling plant materials. Forage identification, hay grades and quality; preservatives to enhance quality. Grazing systems; forage mixtures versus single species; problems in pasturing, fencing, the silage-making process and silo structures. Field trip to a production area required. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRSC 123, CRSC 131 or CRSC 230 or consent of instructor.

PPSC 221 Weed Science (4)
Identification, life histories, and control of common, noxious, and poisonous California weeds. Weed control chemicals and equipment for cultivated crops, irrigation systems, range, wastelands, aquatics, forests. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 121 or CRSC 131 or FRSC 131.

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BIO 325 General Ecology (4)
Interactions between living organisms and their environment in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 152 and BIO 153.

BIO 419 Quantitative Methods in Ecology (4)
Introduction to quantitative methods used in ecology with an emphasis on the design and analysis of field studies. Population estimates, sampling design and analysis, and the determination of community structure. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: STAT 218 or equivalent. and one course in upper division ecology. Recommended: (BIO 325, BOT 326, or BIO 418) and STAT 313.

BIO 427 Wildlife Management (4)
Important habitats, such as riparian, wetlands, etc. and habitat features important to wildlife, such as vegetation types and snags. Basic concepts of wildlife management. Emphasis on planning and designing habitats to meet the needs of wildlife. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 325.

FNR 306 Natural Resource Ecology and Habitat Management (4)
Resource ecology and management implications in the major ecosystems of North America. Importance of maintaining the natural dynamics of energy flow and nutrient cycles at the community and ecosystem level for the benefit of man. Humanity's role as a principal factor of change of the resources in natural systems. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: One course in biological sciences.

FNR 408 Water Resource Law and Policy (3)
(Also listed as CRP 408)
Detailed examination of the various legal systems of water use, regulation and management in California and the United States. Discussion on the key concepts and principles of state, federal and interstate water quantity and quality control; focusing on issues and problems, why conflicts occur and how solutions evolve. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: FNR 306 or equivalent or instructor approval, senior standing.

FNR 318 Applications in GIS (3) (Also listed as GEOG/LA 318)
ARC/INFO and ArcView Geographic Information System (GIS) computer software to explore natural resources, social and business issues, using spatial data. Develop data base, use software and apply with relevant natural systems. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Junior standing, computer literacy or consent of instructor.

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SS 202 Soil and Water Conservation (3)
Climate, topography, soils and land use in relation to soil and water quality. Evaluation of soil and water conservation programs and practices. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: SS 121 or consent of instructor.

SS 321 Soil Morphology (4)
Identification of soil morphological and site properties. Correlation of soil physical and chemical properties with soil taxonomy and land use. Techniques of interpretations for agriculture, forest lands, range lands and urban development. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: SS 121.

SS 433 Land Use Planning (3)
Development of plans and practices for management of agricultural, recreational and urban land use by evaluating the soil capabilities through the use of Soil Survey Reports. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: SS 121.

SS 440 Forest and Range Soils (4)
Ecosystem approach to chemical, biological, physical and mechanical properties of forest and range soils. Site quality, nutrient cycling, erosion and mass movement, fire effects. Preparation of soil management reports similar to those required by various land management organizations. Overnight field trips. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: SS 121, SS 321 or consent of instructor.