Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

158 American Sign Language - Animal Science 2018-2019 Catalog 10 FINGERSPELLING, NUMBERS, AND CLASSIFIERS 3 units, 3 lecture hours PREREQUISITES: American Sign Language 2. This course will look at fingerspelling, numbers, and classifiers in various contexts and social situations. The course will support fluency using only American Sign Language. (A, CSU) 20 INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING 3 units, 3 lecture hours PREREQUISITES: American Sign Language 2. An introductory course on the role of American Sign Language Interpreters working with Deaf community members. Students will analyze the communication process, responsibilities and environments to which Sign Language Interpreters are exposed. Students will develop basic understanding of the licensure and assessment processes within the profession. Students will explore the ethical scenarios and professional encounters of the American Sign Language business. This course will examine the Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) and how to apply it to specific job situations. (A, CSU) ANIMAL SCIENCE (AS ) 1 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126 This course is a survey of the livestock industry, the supply of animal products and their uses, with a special emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptation, and contributions of farm animals to the agriculture industry. This course will analyze the economic trends and career opportunities in animal agriculture. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID AG-AS 104) 2 BEEF PRODUCTION 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is a study of the principles and practices of purebred and commercial beef cattle production throughout the world. Emphasis to be placed on the importance of breeds, breeding principles, selection, nutrition, environmental management, health, marketing and recordkeeping to ensure scientifically-based management decisions and consumer product acceptance as applied to beef cattle. (A, CSU, UC) 3 SMALL RUMINANT PRODUCTION 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is a survey of the sheep and goat industries including management of commercial, purebred and small farm flocks; selecting, feeding, breeding, basic care, and marketing of small ruminant species. (A, CSU, UC) 4 SWINE PRODUCTION 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is a study of the principles and practices of purebred and commercial pork production throughout California, the United States and the world. Emphasis to be placed on the importance of breeds, breeding principles, selection, nutrition, environmental management, health, marketing and record keeping to ensure scientifically-based management decisions and consumer product acceptance. (A, CSU, UC) 5 ANIMAL NUTRITION 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. This course covers the fundamental anatomy and physiology of digestion and absorption in both ruminant and non-ruminant species of livestock. Emphasis is placed on the role of nutrients in maximizing animal health and performance, the nutritive analysis of various common feedstuffs, and the formulation of balanced rations for cattle, sheep, swine, horses and poultry. (A, CSU) 6 LIVESTOCK SELECTION AND EVALUATION 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course involves a detailed analysis of various visual and physical methods of appraising beef, sheep, swine and horses concerning functional and economic value. Written and oral summaries of evaluation will be learned. Specific reference will be made to performance data and factors determining carcass value. (A, CSU, UC)