Page 60 of Antelope Valley College 1996-1997 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Agriculture/Animal Science 59 AG 85 *FEEDS AND FEEDING 3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4, ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A. A general study of the constituents of feed: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, water, their utilization by the animal body. The digestive system and the processes of digestion and assimilation of the various feed constituents will be discussed. Practice balancing standard (CSU, AVC) AG 86 *HORSE 3 units 5 hours weekly will be given in livestock rations. HUSBANDRY (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4, ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A. A basic, introductory course in Horse Husbandry, organized around the horse husbandry principles of California. It will include selection, breeds, breeding, training, feeding and equipment as related to horses or livestock. (CSU, UC, AVC) AG 87 *SWINE PRODUCTION 3 units 5 hours weekly (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4, ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A. Swine industry in the United States with emphasis on local conditions. Includes breeds, market classes, and grades of swine, types and phases of marketing, and management, appraisal. (CSU, UC, AVC) production, and carcass AG 99R *WORK EXPERIENCE 1-4 units hours vary Course Prerequisite: Completion of 12 units of college work, and registration in a total of 8 units in courses leading to a major related to work experience assignment, and approval of instructor supervising work experience area. Provides combined related vocational classroom instruction with on-the-job employment experiences directly related to a students occupational objective. Students meet with instructor by arrangement to discuss experiences and or problems arising on the job. (CSU, AVC)

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