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AGM 2050 - Principles of Fabrication 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Principles, techniques, and methods in the selection, proper use, and maintenance of hand and power tools. Principal topics include welding, tool fitting, metalworking, woodworking, finishing and preserving, and heat treatment. Coreq: AGM 2051 .
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AGM 2051 - Principles of Fabrication Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 2050 . Coreq: AGM 2050 .
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AGM 2060 - Machinery Management 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Teaches agriculture students to apply physical principles and sound reasoning to the mechanization of modern agricultural production and processing enterprises. Stresses planning efficient operational systems and wise selection of equipment, based on function and economic suitability. Preq or concurrent enrollment: MATH 1020 or MATH 1060 ; and PHYS 2000 or PHYS 2070 . Coreq: AGM 2061 .
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AGM 2061 - Machinery Management Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 2060 . Coreq: AGM 2060 .
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AGM 2190 - Agribusiness and Food Systems 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Provides a general introduction to the major activities associated with the movement of agricultural and food products from producers to processors to consumers and the essential supply chain functions of buying, selling, transportation, storage, financing, standardization, pricing and risk bearing. Preq: MATH 1020 or MATH 1060 .
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AGM 2200 - Calculations for Mechanized Agriculture 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Enhances students’ ability to analyze and solve a wide range of problems requiring engineering technology. Laboratory periods introduce students to microcomputer hardware. Basic programming and typical applications to agricultural mechanization problems are included. Preq or concurrent enrollment: PHYS 1220 or PHYS 2000 or PHYS 2070 . Coreq: AGM 2201 .
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AGM 2201 - Calculations for Mechanized Agriculture Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 2200 . Coreq: AGM 2200 .
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AGM 2210 - Surveying: Earthwork and Area Measurements 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Fundamentals of surveying relative to earthwork and land area measurements, including linear measurements, leveling, angular measurements, and computations. Levels and total stations are used with an introduction to GPS. Preq or concurrent enrollment: MATH 1020 or MATH 1060 . Coreq: AGM 2211 .
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AGM 2211 - Surveying: Earthwork and Area Measurements Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 2210 . Coreq: AGM 2210 .
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AGM 3010 - Soil and Water Conservation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Soil and water management is studied by applying principles of mathematics, fluid flow, hydrology, and soil characteristics as related to soil-water-vegetation complexes in runoff, erosion control, channel design, water conservation, drainage, stormwater best management practices and stream restoration. Preq or concurrent enrollment: MATH 1020 or MATH 1060 .
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AGM 3190 - Agribusiness Decision Analysis 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Improvement of the decision-making process in agricultural businesses through the use of decision-analysis software. Students build their own decision-making models using spreadsheets. Preq: AGM 2190 or AGRB 3020 or AGRB 3190 or MGT 2010 .
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AGM 3710 - Agricultural Mechanization Practicum 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Pre-planned internship with an approved employer involved in agricultural technical or business endeavors. 130 hours of supervised responsibility are required per credit hour. A work journal, written/oral reports, company consent and evaluation must be on file. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve credits.
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AGM 4000 - Senior Seminar in Agricultural Mechanization and Business 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
This seminar-based course focuses on developing skills in critical thinking, problem solving, professional ethics, and oral and written communication. Students develop a proposal for a capstone project that is completed in AGM 4720 the following semester. Topics in the this seminar are related to agricultural production, agribusiness and resource management. Preq: Senior standing in Agricultural Mechanization and Business; and AGRB 3020 , AGM 2060 , AGM 2200 , AGM 3010 , AGM 4020 , AGM 4600 , ENGL 1030 , and ENGL 3140 ; and either COMM 1500 or COMM 2500 .
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AGM 4020 - Irrigation System Design 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Uses basic soil-water-plant relationships to determine the need for and methods of irrigation and drainage. Topics include irrigation methods, irrigation requirements, system components including pipe pump sizing, and system design. Preq: Junior standing. Coreq: AGM 4021 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4021 - Irrigation System Design Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 4020 . Coreq: AGM 4020 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4050 - Environmental Control in Animal Structures 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Design of environmental control systems for animal production facilities. Topics include effects of the thermal and chemical environment on animals, ventilation system design, thermal design of structural envelopes, design of heating, cooling, and lighting systems. Emphasis is on practical, energy-efficient applications to modern animal production facilities. Preq: AGM 2050 and AGM 2200 . Coreq: AGM 4051 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4051 - Environmental Control in Animal Structures Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 4050 . Coreq: AGM 4050 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4060 - Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Study of power transmission systems for agricultural production emphasizing mobile equipment. Characteristics, requirements, and design of both V-belt drive and roller-chain drives are presented. Emphasizes hydraulic power transmission systems, including pumps, actuators, control devices, and hydraulic circuitry. Preq: AGM 2060 ; and PHYS 1220 or PHYS 2000 or PHYS 2070 . Coreq: AGM 4061 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4061 - Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 4060 . Coreq: AGM 4060 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4100 - Precision Agriculture Technology 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Includes principles and hands-on application of technologies supporting precision agriculture. Topics include global positioning system (GPS), geographic information system software, variable rate technologies, collection of spatial data, automated guidance of equipment, spatial data mapping and analysis, remote sensing, and economic considerations. Preq: Junior standing. Coreq: AGM 4101 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4101 - Precision Agriculture Technology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 4100 . Coreq: AGM 4100 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM (ELE) 4190 - Agribusiness Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Emphasis on assessing students’ abilities as agribusiness entrepreneurs, evaluating the feasibility of a business idea, creating strategies for organizing and marketing the agricultural business, exploring pricing for products or services, developing capital needs and sound financial statements, and researching, developing, and writing a comprehensive plan for the business. May also be offered as ELE 4190 . Preq: AGM 2190 or AGM 3190 or AGRB 3020 or AGRB 3190 or MGT 2010 .
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AGM 4520 - Mobile Power 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Study of tractors, emphasizing internal combustion engines and support systems necessary for their proper functioning. Also considers application of power, maintenance, adjustment, and general repair. Preq: PHYS 1220 or PHYS 2000 or PHYS 2070 . Coreq: AGM 4521 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4521 - Mobile Power Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 4520 . Coreq: AGM 4520 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4600 - Electrical Systems 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Students in agriculture and related curricula study electric and other utilities on the farm and in the home. Emphasizes selection, installation, and maintenance of wiring systems, lighting systems, motors, controls, water systems, and waste disposal systems. Preq: AGM 2200 and junior standing. Coreq: AGM 4601 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4601 - Electrical Systems Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 4600 . Coreq: AGM 4600 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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AGM 4720 - Capstone 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Covers professional conduct, ethics, oral and written communication, and financial matters. Each student completes a comprehensive project on a technical subject. The results are given in a written report and oral presentation. Students use digital portfolio technology to assess their education. Preq: AGM 3010 and AGM 4000 and AGM 4020 and AGM 4050 and AGM 4060 and AGM 4520 and AGM 4600 . Coreq: AGM 4721 .
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AGM 4721 - Capstone Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AGM 4720 . Coreq: AGM 4720 .
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AGM 4730 - Special Topics in Agricultural Mechanization 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Comprehensive study and application of new technologies and methods not covered in existing courses. Emphasizes independent study using innovative approaches to problem solving. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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American Sign Language |
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ASL 1010 - American Sign Language I 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the basics of American Sign Language, its history, and culture. Visual-gestural communication techniques are used. Coreq: ASL 1011 .
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ASL 1011 - American Sign Language I Laboratory 0 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany ASL 1010 . Coreq: ASL 1010 .
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ASL 1020 - American Sign Language I 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Continuation of ASL 1010 and culture to develop further communicative competencies. Proficiency oriented with the use of visual-gestural communication skills. Preq: ASL 1010 . Coreq: ASL 1021 .
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ASL 1021 - American Sign Language I Laboratory 0 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany ASL 1020 . Coreq: ASL 1020 .
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ASL 2010 - American Sign Language II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Continuation of ASL 1020. Covers additional vocabulary, sentences, and grammar structures. Main focus is on conversational and receptive skills as well as a better understanding of Deaf culture. Preq: ASL 1020 .
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ASL 2020 - American Sign Language II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Continuation of ASL 2010, concentrating on intermediate conversational and discourse skills using American Sign Language, more complex American Sign Language grammar, reading comprehension, and composition of short stories, narratives, and dialogues with an emphasis on topics related to the Deaf community. Class is conducted totally in American Sign Language using visual-gestural communicative techniques. Preq: ASL 2010 .
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ASL 3000 - Fingerspelling and Numbers in American Sign Language 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Advanced study of the manual alphabet (fingerspelling) and the numerical system in American Sign Language, with extensive practice in both expressive and receptive skills. Preq: ASL 2010 .
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ASL 3010 - Advanced American Sign Language I 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Focuses on American Sign Language fluency, vocabulary development, grammatical structures of American Sign Language, use of classifiers, conversational skills, translating written texts into American Sign Language, and vice versa. Emphasis is on making formal presentations in American Sign Language. Preq: ASL 2020 .
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ASL 3020 - Advanced American Sign Language II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Continuation of ASL 3010 . Focuses on American Sign Language fluency, vocabulary development, grammatical structures of American Sign Language, use of classifiers, conversational skills, translating written texts into American Sign Language, and vice versa. Emphasis is on making formal presentations in American Sign Language. Preq: ASL 3010 .
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ASL 3030 - Transnational Visual Languages 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Credit course for studies taken abroad during a department-approved study abroad program. Requires a minimum of three contact hours per week for at least 15 weeks or the equivalent. All activities are conducted in ASL, International Sign Language, or indigenous signed languages. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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ASL 3040 - Internship in American Sign Language 3 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Designed for advanced interpreting students, this internship provides an opportunity for students to interpret, under supervision, a variety of activities that a regularly employed interpreter would be expected to perform in an educational setting. Students receive feedback and supervision from on-site host interpreters for a minimum of 90 hours. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: ASL 3950 .
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ASL 3050 - Deaf Studies in the United States 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
In-depth look into language, culture, and daily lives of approximately one million people who use American Sign Language as their primary language. Traces the roots of American Sign Language from pre-revolutionary times to current science and knowledge and how it applies to professional fields.
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ASL 3150 - Survey of Interpreting in Public Schools 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Overview of the ASL/English interpreting profession in public schools. Includes discussions about the role, function, and aptitudes of educational interpreters, the bilingual and bicultural context, history of interpreting, principles of professional practice, laws that affect educational interpreting, and analysis of the impact of classroom variables on accessibility and interpretability. Preq: ASL 2010 .
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ASL 3200 - American Sign Language English Interpreting in Elementary Schools I 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
American Sign Language-English interpreting in the elementary classroom. Includes analysis of the discursive features of elementary classrooms; translation of materials encountered in elementary classrooms; rendering of interpretations of elementary classroom discourse, both consecutively and simultaneously; and assessment of the effectiveness of interpreted products. Preq: ASL 3010 and ASL 3150 .
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ASL 3250 - American Sign Language English Interpreting in Secondary Schools I 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
American Sign Language-English interpreting in the high school classroom. Includes analysis of the discursive features of several high school courses; translation of materials encountered in high school classrooms; rendering interpretations, both consecutively and simultaneously; and assessment of the effectiveness of interpreted products. Preq: ASL 3010 and ASL 3150 .
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ASL 3400 - Research Methods in American Sign Language 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of research methodologies in American Sign Language and interpreting and research design through a variety of activities leading to the development of a research proposal. Emphasis is placed on the cultural identity of Deaf individuals, language access, working with at risk populations and collaboration with researchers studying Deaf populations. Preq: ASL 2020 .
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ASL 3490 - Advanced Applications in American Sign Language 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of select signs in American Sign Language emphasizing culturally appropriate signs in education, psychology/mental health, legal/legislation, health/medicine, religion, drugs/alcohol, and technology. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: ASL 2020 .
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ASL 3950 - ASL-English Interpreting Field Observation 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Beginning interpreting students are exposed to various interpreting models and experiences to prepare them for functioning as professional interpreters. Students are expected to observe working interpreters in field settings for a minimum of 90 hours; and to contrast observation experiences and identify challenges in each setting. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: ASL 3150 .
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ASL 3970 - Creative Inquiry in American Sign Language 1-4 Credits (1-4 Contact Hours)
Students focus on a special research area under the guidance of a faculty member. After acquiring the requisite background, students formulate hypotheses for a group project, develop a critical framework, and initiate research on a specific topic.
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ASL 4010 - Linguistics of American Sign Language 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Designed for advanced-level students in American Sign Language. Primary goal is to further develop students’ understanding and knowledge of American Sign Language by incorporating in-depth analysis of American Sign Language’s historical development, linguistic structures, syntax, grammar, and pragmatics. Preq: ASL 3020 .
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ASL 4020 - Discourse in American Sign Language 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Continuation of American Sign Language 4010. Primary goal is to further develop students’ understanding and knowledge of American Sign Language by incorporating analysis of time concepts, variations due to region and ethnicity, pluralization, classifiers, locatives, temporal aspects, and pronoun usage in American Sign Language. Preq: ASL 4010 .
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ASL 4050 - Advanced Deaf Culture 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Advanced study of Deaf Culture in the United States, including folklore, anthropology and sociology. Students examine Deaf peoples from a variety of perspectives and a wide range of time periods. Topics include philosophical, educational, social, political and economic aspects of the Deaf community. Students also discuss Deaf cultural theories, such as “Deafhood” and Deaf-gain, and make connections or parallels between those historical events and the cultural theories. Preq: ASL 3010 .
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ASL 4100 - Advanced Deaf History 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Explores the history of the Deaf community and the ways the majority culture has perceived Deaf people, their community and education. The includes the nineteenth-century controversy over communication methods, cultural reasons, and the rise of important themes in Deaf history. Preq: ASL 3010 .
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ASL 4200 - American Sign Language English Interpreting in Elementary Schools II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Continuation of ASL 3200 . Further analyses of elementary school curricular discourse; rendering interpretations of elementary school classroom discourse simultaneously; preparation and interpretation or presentations from second language into first language; and assessment of the effectiveness or interpreted products. Preq: ASL 3200 .
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ASL 4250 - American Sign Language English Interpreting in Secondary Schools II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Continuation of ASL 3250 . Further analyses of high school curricular discourse; rendering interpretations of high school classroom discourse simultaneously; preparing and interpreting presentations from second language to first language; and assessment of the effectiveness of interpreted products. Preq: ASL 3250 .
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ASL 4500 - Deaf People in Literature and Film 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Explores the rich traditions of Deaf people and their experiences in novels, short stories, drama, poetry, folklore, humor and other forms of literature and film. Preq: ASL 3010 .
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ASL 4600 - Deaf Literature and Folklore 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Designed for advanced-level students in American Sign Language. Primary goal is to further develop students’ knowledge and understanding of Deaf literature, folklore, and the community at large. Includes introductions to deaf authors, literary works, plays, poetry, painting, and sculpture. Preq: ASL 3020 .
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ASL 4700 - Development of Signed Language and Reading Skills for Deaf Children 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Provides an overview on language acquisition in both spoken and signed modes and an understanding on how language development is engaged while reading. The combination of signed language acquisition and reading development for Deaf children are examined. Preq: ASL 3020 .
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ASL 4950 - Service Learning in American Sign Language 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Experiential service learning opportunity designed to immerse the student in an environment where the dominant language used is American Sign Language (ASL), while also providing a social or community service within the Deaf Community. Students use their ASL skills within the context of the Deaf Community and Culture in an authentic language environment, which is critical for the continued development of fluency. A minimum of 90 hours is required. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: ASL 2020 .
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ASL 4970 - Creative Inquiry in American Sign Language 1-4 Credits (1-4 Contact Hours)
Continuation of research initiated in ASL 3970 . Students complete their projects and disseminate their research results. Preq: ASL 3970 .
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ASL 4980 - Independent Study 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Supervised research and study on topics related to the origins and growth of American Sign Language and the Deaf Community in the United States (1800-present). May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: ASL 2020 .
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AVS 1000 - Orientation to Animal and Veterinary Sciences 1 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Study of the role of animal agriculture in the world today emphasizing supply and demand of end products and careers available in the animal industry.
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AVS 1500 - Introduction to Animal Science 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of animal industries and their role in society. Examines the relationship between man and animals in both a current and historical context.
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AVS 1510 - Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory 1 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Examines the basic principles in the handling of livestock and techniques of farm animal production as well as orientation to animal production units.
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AVS 2000 - Beef Cattle Techniques 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Examines basic principles in the techniques and management associated with production of both beef cattle and sheep. Students may take only one techniques course per semester. Preq or concurrent enrollment: AVS 1500 and AVS 1510 . Coreq: AVS 2001 .
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AVS 2001 - Beef Cattle Techniques Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 2000 . Coreq: AVS 2000 .
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AVS 2010 - Poultry Techniques 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Basic principles of the production of poultry are discussed and demonstrated. Students receive hands-on experience in the production and processing of poultry. Students may take only one techniques course per semester. Preq: AVS 1510 . Coreq: AVS 2011 .
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AVS 2011 - Poultry Techniques Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 2010 . Coreq: AVS 2010 .
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AVS 2020 - CAFLS Plus 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
A professional development course intended for Collage of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences sophomores and juniors who plan to complete an internship, co-op or other external learning experience. Emphasis is placed on understanding personality assessments, leadership styles, negotiation techniques, team dynamics and etiquette. The course is a seminar style course with accompanying laboratory exercises. Coreq: AVS 2021 .
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AVS 2021 - CAFLS Plus Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 2020 . Students put into practice concepts introduced and discussed in CAFLS Plus lectures. Coreq: AVS 2020 .
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AVS 2030 - Dairy Science Techniques 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Introduction to dairy production and processing. Laboratories include hands-on opportunities for management of dairy cattle, quality control of milk, and processing of milk and dairy products. Students may take only one techniques course per semester. Preq: AVS 1510 . Coreq: AVS 2031 .
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AVS 2031 - Dairy Science Techniques Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 2030 . Coreq: AVS 2030 .
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AVS 2040 - Horse Care Techniques 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Basic principles of equine behavior, handling, and management are discussed and demonstrated. Students receive hands-on experience with various management techniques, including handling and all aspects of health care. Students may take only one techniques course per semester. Preq: AVS 1510 . Coreq: AVS 2041 .
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AVS 2041 - Horse Care Techniques Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 2040 . Coreq: AVS 2040 .
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AVS 2050 - Horsemanship Techniques 2 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Develops basic to advanced skills based on rider aptitude. Students learn the mechanics of safety, lungeing, basic position, cues, and rider’s aids, as well as individual work and building subtlety and finesse with aids. Preq: AVS 1510 .
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AVS 2060 - Swine Techniques 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Examines the basic principles in the techniques and management associated with production of swine. Students may take only one techniques course per semester. Preq: AVS 1500 and AVS 1510 . Coreq: AVS 2061 .
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AVS 2061 - Swine Techniques Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 2060 . Coreq: AVS 2060 .
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AVS 2080 - Techniques of Teaching Horsemanship 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Discusses teaching techniques and theory and handling of large mounted groups. Trains beginner through advanced levels. Preq: AVS 2040 . Coreq: AVS 2081 .
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AVS 2081 - Techniques of Teaching Horsemanship Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 2080 . Coreq: AVS 2080 .
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AVS 2090 - Livestock Exhibition Techniques 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Students learn techniques associated with exhibition and evaluation of beef, dairy, equine, poultry, and swine. Preq: AVS 1510 . Coreq: AVS 2091 .
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AVS 2091 - Livestock Exhibition Techniques Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 2090 . Coreq: AVS 2090 .
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AVS 2110 - Meat Processing Techniques 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Examines the basic principles of food animal processing. Laboratories include hands-on opportunities harvesting a variety of livestock, carcass evaluation, carcass fabrication and value-added meat products. Students also gain understanding in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control (HACCP) certification and meat inspection. Preq: AVS 1500 . Coreq: AVS 2111 .
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AVS 2111 - Meat Processing Techniques Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 2110 . Coreq: AVS 2110 .
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AVS 2120 - Small Ruminant Techniques 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Basic principles of the production of small ruminant animals are discussed and demonstrated. Students receive hands on experience in the management, production and processing of sheep and goats. Activities include handling, health care, lambing or kidding, and fiber, milk and meat production. Students may only take one techniques course per semester. Preq. AVS 1510 . Coreq: AVS 2121 .
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AVS 2121 - Small Ruminant Techniques Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 2120 . Coreq: AVS 2120 .
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AVS 3010 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of physiology and associated anatomy of the body systems, including nervous, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, circulatory, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Designed primarily for students in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 . Coreq: AVS 3011 .
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AVS 3011 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 3010 . Coreq: AVS 3010 .
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AVS 3020 - Livestock Selection and Evaluation I 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Selection and evaluation of the meat species of livestock with application of theory applied in multiple field exercises. Coreq: AVS 3021 .
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AVS 3021 - Livestock Selection and Evaluation I Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 3020 . Coreq: AVS 3020 .
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AVS 3090 - Principles of Equine Evaluation 2 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Discusses the selection and evaluation of equines for various disciplines. Emphasizes current industry standards with regard to “form to function. Students place classes of four horses and develop oral reasons to defend their placing. Opportunities for competitive horse judging teams are available.
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AVS 3100 - Animal Health 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Discusses basic principles of animal health. Emphasizes disease prevention in beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, horses, poultry, and swine. The most common and important diseases and zoonosis of farm animals are explained. Preq: AVS 1500 .
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AVS 3150 - Animal Welfare 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Discussion of past, present, and future human/animal interaction. Topics include wild animals, domestication, animal welfare organizations, animal rights organizations, welfare assessment, animal agriculture, animal research, and other current topics. Preq: Junior standing.
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AVS 3600 - Internship 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Off-campus, preplanned, reviewed, approved, and supervised educational experience in an area related to animal and veterinary sciences. Based on a multifaceted work experience in a highly structured professional environment. Students submit periodic written reports and a final written and oral report. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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AVS 3700 - Principles of Animal Nutrition 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Familiarizes students with nutrients and feeds used in livestock and specialty animal production. Methods of evaluating common feed-stuffs are covered along with a survey of the functioning of the various digestive systems. Practical aspect to feeding each species is covered. Includes Honors sections. Preq: AVS 1500 and CH 1020 .
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AVS 3750 - Applied Animal Nutrition 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Students learn procedures for formulating diets that meet nutrient requirements of livestock and poultry, utilizing traditional mathematical approaches and computerized formulation. Computerized least-cost formulation of diets is covered along with familiarization with feeding systems and approaches. Includes Honors sections. Preq: AVS 3700 . Coreq: AVS 3751 .
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AVS 3751 - Applied Animal Nutrition Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 3750 . Coreq: AVS 3750 .
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AVS 3850 - Equine Behavior and Training 3 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Introduces students to the concepts and theories of equine behavior and behavior modifications in preparation for gentling and riding young horses. Students explore welfare and behavior concepts related to horse training and the human-horse interactions associated with horse training techniques. Preq: Junior standing; and AVS 2040 or AVS 2080 or AVS 3090 . Coreq: AVS 3851 .
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AVS 3851 - Equine Behavior and Training Laboratory 0 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany AVS 3850 . Coreq: AVS 3850 .
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AVS 3860 - Advanced Equine Behavior and Training 2 Credits (6 Contact Hours)
Students train young horses advanced skills in western or English disciplines. Students actively prepare horses for show or sale and participate in a show or marketing/sale of their assigned horse. Develops students’ negotiation and communication skills, industry insight, and industry-specific jargon. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. Preq: AVS 3850 .
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AVS 3900 - Practicum 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
On-campus, pre-planned, supervised learning experience in an area related to animal and veterinary sciences. Gives experience not covered in other classwork. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. Preq: Consent of instructor supervising practicum.
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AVS 4000 - Animal and Veterinary Sciences Professional Development 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Career development in the animal and veterinary sciences field by resume and interview preparation, learning about career opportunities, and interaction with industry professionals.
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