Agriculture - General . . . Animal Science 100-199 Veterinary Technology (RVT). . . Animal Science 400-499 Animal Science . . . Animal Science 500-599 Horse Science . . . Animal Science 600-699
120 Ethical Issues of Using Animals (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Advisory: Animal Science 501
In This course students consider the ethical issues of using animals in research, education, for food production and as companions. Class discussions include the animal welfare/rights movements, the use of IACUCs, and the Animal Welfare Act.
180 Animal Care Experience (1)
Lecture 1 hour.
Veterinary science Students will learn all aspects of animal care. Areas of study will include sanitation, housing, nutrition, restraint, and environmental enrichment for livestock, lab animals and companion animals.
181A Field Work (1)
Laboratory 3 hours.
Advisory: Animal Science 180.
Students participate in supervised job experience related to their occupational goals.
181B Field Work (2)
Laboratory 6 hours.
Advisory: Animal Science 180.
Students participate in supervised job experience related to their occupational goals.
181C Field Work (3)
Laboratory 9 hours.
Advisory: Animal Science 180.
Students participate in supervised job experience related to their occupational goals.
181D Field Work (4)
Laboratory 12 hours.
Advisory: Animal Science 180.
Students participate in supervised job experience related to their occupational goals.
302 Veterinary Receptionist Training Program (2)
Lecture 2 hours.
This program is designed to train individuals to work as a receptionist in a veteri- nary hospital. Students who complete this program will be issued a certificate of completion and will be ready to enter the job market.
320 Basic Dog Grooming (3) (NDA)
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
This introductory course covers the fundamentals of dog grooming, including terminology, safety, anatomy, breeds, grooming equipment, products and basic skills. The course will blend classroom learning activities with
hands-on experience.
321 Intermediate Dog Grooming (3) (NDA)
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours
Advisory: Completion of Animal Science 320
This course is designed to provide additional skills and knowledge to students pursuing a career as a groomer. Lecture topics include, diseases of the integumne- tary system, behavior, nutrition, and tools of the trade. Hands on training includes specific breed grooming, scissoring, and pattern application special needs animals and cats. Career building and self marketing will also be covered.
401 Orientation to Veterinary Science (1) CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
This class directs student exploration of veterinary medicine as a career choice, including education, job tasks, and employment options. Other key topics include an orientation into Pierce College veterinary science programs and an introduc- tion to medical terminology.
402 Topics in Veterinary Science (2) CSU
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 401 with a grade of “C” or better.
Normally offered in the Fall semester only
Using an interactive discussion format, non-technical topics such as grief counsel- ing, laws and ethics, practice management, and the human - animal bond are explored. Students also continue learning medical terminology from AS 401. 410 Animal Nursing I (2) CSU
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of Animal Science 511 & 512 with a grade of “C” or
better.
Approval to enter the Registered Veterinary Technology Program.
Students will study on the nursing care of small animals. Representative diseases from each system will be highlighted with an emphasis on the RVTs role in caring for patients with these diseases. Wellness protocols for dogs and cats will also be addressed, with an emphasis on vaccine programs.
411 Animal Nursing I Laboratory (1) CSU
Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 511 & 512. Corequisite: Animal Science 410.
This course introduces students to specific skills involved with small animal nurs- ing and provides opportunities to practice these skills under direct supervision in an academic environment. Areas of study include administering vaccinations, injection techniques, performing diagnostic tests and obtaining
laboratory samples.
412 Animal Nursing II (2) CSU
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 410 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students will study on three main areas of study: nursing care for emergency and critical patients, pharmacology and an introduction to the nursing care of birds and reptiles.
413 Animal Nursing II Laboratory (1) CSU
Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 411. Corequisite: Animal Science 412.
This course expands upon the skills and knowledge developed in Small Animal Nursing I Laboratory. Areas of study include emergency medicine, pharmacology skills and companion exotic animal clinical techniques.
420 Clinical Procedures in Animal Care I (2) CSU
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 511 and 512.
Offered Fall semesters only.
Approval to enter the Registered Veterinary Technology Program.
Students are introduced to the theoretical knowledge of anesthesia, surgical assist- ing and dental procedures as it relates to the role of the veterinary technician.
421 Clinical Procedures in Animal Care I Laboratory (1) CSU
Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 511 and 512. Corequisite: Animal Science 420.
Offered Fall semesters only.
Students prepare to perform anesthetic, surgical assisting and dental procedures on dogs and cats relevant to veterinary technology under the supervision of a vet- erinarian. Students are provided hands-on experience and practice opportunities for these skills.
422 Clinical Procedures in Animal Care II (2) CSU
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 420 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: Animal Science 423.
Offered Spring semesters only.
Students continue to acquire knowledge of anesthesia and surgical procedures with emphasis on small animals.
423 Clinical Procedures in Animal Care II Laboratory (1) CSU
Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 421, 511, and 512. Corequisite: Animal Science 422.
Offered Spring semesters only.
Students gain practical experience in anesthesia, surgical preparation and assisting through participation with on-site surgical procedures on dogs and cats. Students are assigned to perform 18 hours of animal care.
430 Veterinary Clinical Pathology (2) CSU
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 512. Corequisite: Animal Science 431.
Offered Fall semesters only.
Approval to enter Registered Veterinary Technology Program.
In this course, students are introduced to modern and practical methods in veteri- nary clinical laboratory analysis. Blood, urine, feces and skin scrapings tests with emphasis on small animal species are examined.
431 Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory (1) CSU
Laboratory 2 hours.
Corequisite: Animal Science 430.
Offered Fall semesters only.
Approval to enter the Registered Veterinary Technology Program.
Students engage in practical experience in performing various clinical analysis examinations and procedures.
435 Veterinary Radiography (2) CSU
Lecture 2 hours.
Approval to enter the Registered Veterinary Technology Program. Offered Fall semesters only.
Students learn and understand the radiological terms, safety, and techniques need- ed by veterinary technicians to provide the veterinarian with diagnostic quality x-rays.
436 Veterinary Radiography Laboratory (1) CSU
Laboratory 2 hours.
Corequisite: Animal Science 435.
Approval to enter the Registered Veterinary Technology Program. Offered Fall semesters only.
Veterinary technology students acquire hands-on practice in safely taking diagnos- tic quality x-rays of animals.
441 Large Animal Nursing Laboratory (2) CSU
Laboratory 4 hours.
Approval to enter the Registered Veterinary Technology Program.
Students engage in hands-on practical experience in performing procedures and husbandry practices common to large and laboratory animal species. Extensive practice in handling and restraint is provided.
460 First Aid for Companion Animals (2)
Lecture 2 hours.
This course presents an overview of first aid situations and their treatments in dogs and cats, relative to animal facility employees and/or pet owners. 470 Laboratory Animal Care (3) CSU
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Approval to enter the Registered Veterinary Technology Program.
Students participate in an introduction to laboratory animal care and husbandry. Topics include care and restraint of rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents and other small lab animals. Laboratory regulations and career opportunities will also be addressed
480 Clinical Experience for Animal Technicians (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 420 and/or Animal Science 421; and Animal
Science 430 and/or Animal Science 431 with a grade of “C”or better. Approval to enter the Registered Veterinary Technology Program.
This course integrates extensive class work and outside clinical work in a veteri- nary setting. It also provides the student with a comprehensive review for the California State Board Exam and the Veterinary Technician National Exam. During the clinical component of the class students will participate in a variety of clinical experiences encompassing multiple aspects of veterinary technology. Successful completion of This course requires a minimum of 163.5 hours working at a veterinary clinic. The lecture component of This course requires 3 hours per week of class time. Class time is devoted to board exam review, and case studies and impromptu discussions.
481 Clinical Experience for Animal Technicians II (3)
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 420 and/or Animal Science 421; and Animal
Science 435 and/or Animal Science 436 with a grade of “C”or better. Approval to enter the Registered Veterinary Technology Program.
This course builds upon and expands the skills developed in AS 480. Students will integrate acquired classroom knowledge with clinical experiences. This courses requires a minimum of 120 hours working in an animal hospital.
501 Principles of Animal Science (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Students will learn a broad perspective of livestock management problems and decisions that must be made in livestock production. Covers the following class of livestock: beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses, poultry, llamas, rab- bits and ostriches. Topics include breeds, feeding, reproduction, animal welfare and other management activities. Course is designed for the pre-veterinary, regis- tered veterinary technician, equine science and general animal science student. 505 Animal Nutrition (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Advisory: Animal Science 501
Students will study the constituents of feed (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins and water), their utilization by the animal body, the digestive system, the process of digestion and assimilation of the various feed constituents, identifica- tion of feedstuffs, feeding standards, computation of simple rations for livestock, and economy in feeding and purchasing feeds by nutritive values.
506 Urban Farm Animal Health Techniques (2)
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 501.
In This course Students learn practical aspects of urban animal health and related care of farm livestock. Preventative health programs and nursing techniques for back-yard producers are examined. Students gain “hands-on” experience in per- forming husbandry practices common to each species using Pierce College farm animals.
508 Exotic Animal Health Care and Wellness (2)
Lecture 2 hours.
Advisory: Completion of Animal Science 180 and Animal Science 506
This course introduces the student to the basic clinical skills and related theory needed to perform veterinary care and provide husbandry to companion exotic animal species. Blending lecture based classes with hands-on experiences, students will examine captive husbandry practices, nutrition and common health problems of avian, small mammal and reptile species. This course provides hands-on training in veterinary nursing skills, diagnostic sampling techniques, and anesthesia. Previous animal experience is highly recommended.
510 Animal Health and Disease Control (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Advisory: Animal Science 511, 512, and 501.
Students learn the physiology of animals and how it relates to animal health. It will also include common animal diseases, their causes, prevention and control, the treatment of wounds and the relation of sanitation to disease prevention. 511 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Advisory: Animal Science 512.
Students learn the structural aspects and the normal functions of the principal sys- tems of the various farm and companion animals. This course includes compara- tive anatomy and physiology as well as a basic study of the facts and principles of animal life.
(CSU GE Area B2)
512 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals Laboratory (1) CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Corequisite: Animal Science 511.
Students will gain practical experience discovering principles and structures asso- ciated with the anatomy and physiology of animals. Microscope work and dissec- tion of the cat are included.
(CSU GE Area B3)
515 Applied Animal Reproduction (2)
Lecture 2 hours.
Corequisite: Animal Science 516
Advisory: Completion of Animal Science 501 and Animal Science 511
Students learn the techniques in the collection, evaluation, processing, storage, and shipment of semen. Course includes the study of insemination procedures and practices and fertility problems, basic reproductive anatomy and physiology. Heat detection, disease control and other management skills needed in artificial insemination are discussed.
516 Artificial Insemination Laboratory (1) CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Corequisite: Animal Science 515
Advisory: Completion of Animal Science 501 and 512.
Students learn the techniques of the rectovaginal cervical fixation method of arti- ficial insemination of cattle. Heat detection and other management skills needed in artificial insemination will be practiced.
520 Beef Production (3)
Lecture 3 hours.
Corequisite: Animal Science 521
Advisory: Completion of Animal Science 501
Surveys market beef production in the United States, with emphasis on California. Includes beef cattle terms, grades and classes of market cattle and car- casses, breed characteristics, grading and selection of stock and feeder cattle. Analyzes markets and functions, importance of by-products, necessary margin, and factors affecting economy and efficiency of gain. Discusses modern animal welfare concerns and methods as well as veterinary procedures, diseases which special emphasis on the role of the veterinarian and RVT in beef
cattle production.
521 Beef Production Laboratory (1)
Laboratory 2 hours.
Corequisite: Animal Science 520
Advisory: Completion of Animal Science 501
Students learn the practical application of the beef management industry. Farm management decisions and operational procedures are examined. Students apply their skills with the Pierce College herd.
530 Poultry Production (2) UC:CSU
Lecture 2 hours.
Corequisite: Animal Science 531
Students learn the economic and managerial aspects of the commercial poultry operation. The particulars of breeding, care and housing of growing and laying stock, culling and record keeping are covered. Students visit commercial poultry plants in the local area.
531 Poultry Production Laboratory (2) UC:CSU
Laboratory 4 hours.
Corequisite: Animal Science 530
Advisory: Completion of Animal Science 501
In this laboratory class, Students learn the manipulation skills commonly prac- ticed in poultry production. The practical aspects of poultry production are emphasized.
535 Sheep Production (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Advisory: Completion of Animal Science 501
Students learn about sheep production in the United States and especially in California. Examines breeds, breeding practices, feeding equipment, and the prob- lems of general care and management. Students are introduced to fattening lambs, establishment of farm flocks, and the use of range lands. The laboratory provides practical work with the college flock including essential Management skills. 537 Sheep Production Laboratory (1) UC:CSU
Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of Animal Science 501. Corequisite: Animal Science 535.
Students study the practical application of the sheep management industry. By studying the college flock, Students learn the farm management decisions and operational procedures that go into managing a flock.
540 Livestock Management Techniques (2)
Laboratory 4 hours.
Advisory: Completion of Animal Science 501
This course covers the practical applications of livestock management. Students will receive hands-on applications and experiences with on the job farm manage- ment, decisions, operation, and procedures of the college livestock. Livestock options include one or more of the following: beef, sheep, swine, goat, and poultry animals.
577 Horse Judging (2)
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.
Advisory: Animal Science 601
A comprehensive study on form and function, evaluation of performance stan- dards, movement, placing Western and English pleasure and the hunter jumper with emphasis on quarter horses, thoroughbred, Arabian, and Appaloosa horses. 579 Fitting and Showing Livestock (3) CSU
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of Animal Science 501
Hands on course involving the selection, fitting and showing of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Actual practice on college animals. Course includes classifying animals and groups in California and national livestock shows.
596A Agricultural Enterprise Projects (1)
Laboratory 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 501 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students will study the planning, development and completion of an individual or group animal or crop production project under the guidance of a faculty advisor on the College farm. Usually the project will involve the purchase of animals or crops, associated production costs, and eventual profit at time of sale. 596B Agricultural Enterprise Projects (2)
Laboratory 6 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 501 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students will study the planning, development and completion of an individual or group animal or crop production project under the guidance of a faculty advisor on the College farm. Usually the project will involve the purchase of animals or crops, associated production costs, and eventual profit at time of sale. 596C Agricultural Enterprise Projects (3)
Laboratory 9 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 501 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students will study the planning, development and completion of an individual or group animal or crop production project under the guidance of a faculty advisor on the College farm. Usually the project will involve the purchase of animals or crops, associated production costs, and eventual profit at time of sale. 596D Agricultural Enterprise Projects (4)
Laboratory 12 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 501 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students will study the planning, development and completion of an individual or group animal or crop production project under the guidance of a faculty advisor on the College farm. Usually the project will involve the purchase of animals or crops, associated production costs, and eventual profit at time of sale. 601 Horse Production (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Advisory: Completion of Animal Science 501
This course examines the history of the horse, including anatomy, conformation, predisposing factors to unsoundness, selecting, housing and use.
602 Horse Husbandry (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 601
Offered Spring semesters only.
This course studies breeding, mare and stallion selection, foaling of the mare, feeding and management of light horses, diseases, sanitation, and prevention of disease.
603 Equine Management Techniques (10)
Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 10 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 601
In This course Students learn the practical application of the management aspects of the horse, including participation in the management decision associated with the College herd and facilities.
616 Horse Show Activities (2)
Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 621 and 631.
Introduces and familiarizes students with the development of show horses. Organization and management of horse shows. Introduces the student to the skills required for a professional career in the field of performance horses. 620 Basic Equitation (1) CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Corequisite: Animal Science 621.
This course provides instruction for those interested in training to ride and handle horses. Includes grooming, saddling, bridling, parts and care of the equipment of horses, and riding techniques.
621 Horseback Riding Laboratory (1) CSU
Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 620 with a grade of “C” or better or concurrent
enrollment in Animal Science 620.
In this fundamental course, the student will be introduced to basic Western and English riding. The course will focus on safely catching, haltering, grooming sad- dling, bridling and riding horses.
622 Horseback Riding Laboratory - Intermediate (1)
Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 621.
An intermediate but still fundamental class in Western and English riding designed to teach horseback riding to students with varying degrees of experience. 623 Horseback Riding Laboratory - Advanced (1)
Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 622.
An advanced but still fundamental class in Western and English riding designed to teach horseback riding to students with varying degrees of experience. 630 Beginning Equine Training (2)
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 621 a with grade of “C” or better.
Offered Fall semesters only.
This course is beginning equine training. Students will study the schooling and training of young horses for riding. Emphasis will be placed on controlling and conditioning the young horse in a manner safe for the student and the horse. 631 Advanced Equine Training (2)
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Animal Science 630 with a grade of “C” or better.