University Requirements

Online Learning

Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.

Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm. A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).

GE Requirements

In the Biological Science requirement you must take 4 credits. If Bio 100 is chosen you must also take Bio 102. If Bio 221 is chosen you must also take Bio 222.

University Requirements

Online Learning

Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.

Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm. A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).

BE Requirements

I. Communication
   Take 1 Course
   ENG 111, 111C, 111H  


II. Computation
   Take 1 Course
   ACCTG 180
   AGBUS 180
   MATH 101, 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 112, 221


III. Human Relations
   Take 1 Course
   AGBUS 238
   AMHER 170, 170H
   ANTH 101, 101H
   B 370
   CHILD 210, 210H
   GEOG 120
   HIST 120, 121, 201, 202
   HON 201
   POLSC 110, 170
   PSYCH 111, 111H, 201, 201H
   SOC 111, 111H, 112, 112H, 323, 357


IV. Related Skills
   Take 1 Course
   IS 140  

Major Requirements

   Take these Courses
   AGBUS 180, 347
   AGRON 220, 220L, 330
   AGSYS 220, 240, 320
   AS 100, 215, 215L, 220, 225, 315, 315L, 336, 355, 356, 360, 498

AND
   Take 2 Credits
   AS 255, 320, 325, 330, 333, 350, 425

AS 100 Animal Science Orientation	(1:1:0)
An orientation to university life, techniques used by successful students, explanation of animal science department offerings and expectations, as well as career exploration in the evolving world of animal science. (Fall)
AS 140 Basic Equitation	(1:0:2)
Fee:  $100.00
Western riding skills emphasizing establishment of a balanced seat and proper use of aids. Instruction in handling, grooming, saddling, and control of the horse. (Winter, Summer, Fall)
AS 145 Trailriding	(1:0:2)
Fee:  $100.00
Prerequisite: AS 140 or an equivalent amount of riding experience/consent of instructor
This course is designed to help those who have had some experience riding horses expand on those experiences by learning first hand appropriate trail etiquette, proper trailer techniques, appropriate tack, and how to enjoy many of the beautiful sights and sounds of Southeastern Idaho from the back of your favorite horse. (Winter, Summer, Fall)
AS 150 Intro to Livestock Production	(3:3:0)
Overview of various livestock enterprises, including beef, dairy, sheep, swine and horse industries. Basic principles used in the various industries are presented. Emphasis given to current and future trends in animal science. (Fall, alternate Summer and Winter)
AS 165 Live Animal & Carcass Evaluation	(2:1:2)
Judging, grading, and methods of selection of market animals and carcasses. This course will provide students with guidelines for evaluation and selection procedures as applied to breeding, feeder and market swine, beef cattle and sheep. Will also provide principles for livestock and meat judging. (Fall, Summer)
AS 215 Anatomy & Physiology	(3:3:0)
Fee:  $20.00
A systems approach to the study of animal anatomy and physiology. Includes structure and function of the cell, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive and reproductive systems. Practical applications of anatomy and physiology and their relation to diseases and disorders. (Fall, Winter)
AS 215L Anatomy & Physiology	(1:0:2)
Laboratory experience covering microscopic cellular anatomy, cadaver dissection and live animal palpation. Two hours per week studying the systems of the animal body being covered in the lecture portion of the class. (Fall, Winter)
AS 220 Feeds & Nutrition	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Math 110 & Chem 105
The study of the principles of animal nutrition as applied to nutrient digestion and metabolism, feedstuff characteristics, and principles for formulating nutritionally balanced diets. (Fall, Summer)
AS 225 Range Ecology I	(3:3:0)
Fee:  $10.00
Introductory study of both large and small living organisms and their impact on ecological processes. The course is designed to teach students basic understanding of the four processes making up an ecosystem including; water cycling, mineral cycling, energy flow and biotic state. Students will investigate the unique relationship of large and small living organism impact on these processes in creating a healthy, sustainable ecosystem. Undergraduate will discover the different tools used to enhance these processes. (Fall, Summer)
AS 240 Intermediate Equitation	(1:0:2)
Fee:  $100.00
Prerequisite: AS 140
Instructor level skills in horsemanship. Horsemanship skills in trail riding, western riding, barrel racing, pole bending, team penning and team roping. (Winter, Summer, Fall)
AS 245 Packing & Outfitting	(2:2:1)
Fee:  $100.00
Techniques of horse and mule packing in wilderness areas, including equipment and stock management, route planning, camp set up, cooking and first aid. (Fall, Summer)
AS 247 Timed Events	(1-2:0:4)
Fee:  $100.00
Emphasis on team roping, calf roping and breakaway roping. Some other timed events taught. Students must provide a horse. (Fall, Winter)
AS 248 Draft Horses - for Work and Pleasure	(2:2:4)
Fee:  $40.00
This course is to prepare students to safely hitch and drive a variety of horse drawn vehicles with draft animals for work or recreational purposes. The course will prepare students for future employment and personal enjoyment. The students will learn about draft animals, harnesses, hitching horse-drawn vehicles and the principles of driving techniques. (Winter)
AS 260 Grazing Management	(3:2:2)
Fee:  $20.00
Principles and practices of forage management. The study of animal impact on ecological processes. Plant identification and grazing management strategies that include management intensive grazing, monitoring, rangeland systems. (Fall, Summer)
AS 315 Animal Health	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: AS 215
Introduction and categorization of livestock diseases and basic principles of disease prevention programs. (Fall, Winter)
AS 315L Applied Animal Health Lab	(1:0:2)
Hands-on procedures of animal handling and health practices, primarily using cattle. Techniques such as restraint, injections, calving assistance, dehorning, vaccination, etc. (Fall, Winter)
AS 320 Feedlot Management	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: AS 220
Designed for students interested in pursuing a career in beef feedlot management or other related agribusiness areas. (Fall or Winter)
AS 330 Artificial Insemination	(2:1:2)
Fee:  $20.00
Prerequisite: Recommend AS 215 or AS 336
Development of manual skills required for cattle insemination using frozen semen. Subject matter includes principles related to selection criteria for sires, semen storage, estrus detection and synchronization. Class time is combined with practice time using live cattle. (Alternate Fall, Winter and Summer)
AS 333 Livestock Genetics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: AS 150
Study of animal breeding principles involved in improving livestock through genetic selection methods. Exploration of genetic theories and mating systems currently used in animal agriculture. (Alternate Fall and Winter)
AS 336 Animal Reproduction	(3:3:2)
Study of reproduction in cattle, sheep, horses and pigs. Applied laboratory emphasis on cattle. Instruction in basic reproductive anatomy, and the processes involved in prenatal development, puberty, conception and parturition. Application of reproductive principles as used in estrus synchronization, insemination, ultrasonography and embryo transfer. (Winter, Alternate Fall)
AS 340 Horse Production	(3:3:2)
Production practices in the selection, care and evaluation of horses. Designed to provide students with better understanding of the modern equine industry. Students will learn principles of horse health, breeds of horses, their characteristics, and their uses, as well as equine behavior, anatomy and physiology, nutrition and reproduction. (Winter, Summer)
AS 350 Small Animal Production	(3:3:2)
Fee:  $20.00
This course provides a hands-on, in-depth study of how to make money with sheep, goats, swine, chickens, rabbits and other small farm and ranch animals. The goal of this course is for the students to learn how to generate a profit with small farm and exotic animals. This is not a hobby animal class, but one designed to learn how to transform your investment of dollars and time into profitable and rewarding enterprises. We will study sheep, goats, swine, chickens, rabbits and other small farm and ranch animals with a profit motive in everything presented and learned. (Fall or Winter)
AS 355 Meats/Live Evaluation	(3:3:0)
Fee:  $15.00
Live evaluations through processing of beef, hog and lamb carcasses. Slaughter, cutting, curing, smoking and cooking of meat. (Fall, Winter)
AS 356 Meat Practicum	(2:0:4)
Prerequisite: Taken after or in conjunction with AS 355
The study of meat science including harvesting, processing, identifying specific cuts, and retailing of beef, lamb and pork. Live and harvested evaluation of beef, hogs and lambs. Course includes meat identification, economic structure of meat industry, supply and demand models, human nutrition, US & Global consumption, production and marketing. (Fall, Winter)
AS 425 Ruminant Nutrtion	(3:3:2)
Fee:  $10.00
Prerequisite: AS 220
A study of the principles of plant and animal interactions as applied to the grazing environment. (Fall, Winter)
AS 430 Advanced Reproduction	(4:3:3)
Fee:  $20.00
Development of skills involved in livestock reproduction technologies such as estrus synchronization, pregnancy detection, ultrasonography and embryo transfer. Cattle are the focus species. (Alternate Fall and Winter)
AS 435 Equine Nutrition	(3:3:2)
Prerequisite: AS 220
Detailed study of the various factors influencing equine nutrient requirements for maintenance, growth, reproduction, lactation and work. Feeding practices, determination of appropriate feedstuffs and economical feeding principles will be applied. (Fall, Summer)
AS 455 Rangeland Inventory and Analysis and Lab	(4:2:3)
Fee:  $20.00
Prerequisite: AS 225
Rangeland ecology and vegetation measurements including condition, trend, utilization, suitability and production. (Fall)
AS 466 Rangeland Vegetation Manipulation and Improvement	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: AS 225
Rangeland habitat improvement by plant community manipulation including; prescribed fire, biological control, herbicide treatments, mechanical treatments and manipulation by herbivory. (Winter)
AS 490 Individual Studies	(1-3:0:0)
Independent study, special assignment and/or advanced inquiry in an area of special interest; approved after consultation with instructor in charge. (Upon request) (Fall, Winter, Summer)
AS 498 Internship	(2-6:0:0)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Work experience in agricultural job setting. Students work under employer supervision, submitting weekly reports as well as a final report. Many of the internships are student-located and may provide financial compensation. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
AS 499 Senior Seminar	(1:1:0)
A course designed to enhance student communication and presentation skills prior to entering the work force. (Fall, Winter, Summer)