Page 62 of Sierra College 2005-2006 Catalog by Sierra College Rocklin, Roseville, Grass Valley, Truckee

62 SIERRA COLLEGE CATALOG AG. 28 INDEPENDENT STUDY Units: 1-3 Transfer: CSU/UC* Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge at an independent study level. Independent study might include, but is not limited to, research papers, special subject area projects and research projects. May be taken four times for credit. See Independent Study page in catalog. AG. 41 LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN MACHINE MAINTENANCE (ALSO A.T. 55) Units: 2 Hours: 4 (1 lecture, 3 laboratory) Minor repair and replacement of engine parts and acces sories on two-stroke cycle engines and machines, includ ing chain saws and machinery normally used in grounds maintenance. Includes fuel and ignition systems, cooling systems, belt and chain drives, transmissions, blade sharpening, and preventive maintenance procedures and adjustments. May be taken three times for credit. AG. 42 FOUR-CYCLE ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (ALSO A.T. 56) Units: 2 Hours: 4 (1 lecture, 3 laboratory) Minor and major maintenance and repair, tune-up and overhaul of four-cycle gasoline engines. Includes engines used for mowers, tillers, shredders, mulchers, pumps, sprayers, wood splitters, and garden tractors. May be taken twice for credit. AG. 70 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE Units: 3 Transfer: CSU Hours: 5 (1 lecture, 4 activity) Basic mechanical skills in woodworking, cold metal, elec tricity, plumbing, concrete, and project construction as related to farm maintenance and repair. Hand and power tool use skills will be developed. Safety practices for all mechanical areas will be covered. AG. 95 INTERNSHIP IN AGRICULTURE Units: .5-4 Transfer: CSU* Corequisite: Must be currently enrolled in and complete at least 7 units including internship course for fall and spring semester internships, or at least one other course for sum mer internships. Designed for advanced students to work in an area related to their educational or occupational goal. Internships may be in the areas of agricultural business, animal sci ence, equine science, and veterinary science. Provides new on-the-job technical training under the direction of a worksite supervisor that allows the student to expand his or her knowledge and skills in the chosen eld. Manda tory orientation session and faculty approval to determine eligibility. May be taken four times for credit. AG. 107 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SKILLS Units: 2 Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Ag. 7 Hours: 4 (1 lecture, 3 laboratory) Development of husbandry skills necessary to process and treat livestock. Design and layout of livestock handling facilities is incorporated in the study of gathering, and restraining livestock for pregnancy testing, branding, ear-marking, castrating, dehorning, docking, vaccinating, and implanting. May be taken three times for credit. AG. 113 PASTURE MANAGEMENT Units: 1.5 Hours: As scheduled for a total of 27 lecture hours (eve ning only) Production, improvements, and economical use of pasture crops. Includes selection, land preparation, establishment, rotation, and management of pasture lands. Designed for owners of small acreage pastures. AG. 118 RANCH PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT Units: 1.5 Hours: As scheduled for a total of 45 hours (18 lecture, laboratory) Ranch property development that includes: site evaluation, soil evaluation, irrigation system selection, design and management, and pond construction and management. May be taken twice for credit. AG. 120 INTRODUCTION TO WINES Units: 3 Transfer: CSU/UC Prerequisite: Students must be at least 21 years of age California State Law Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A or E.S.L. 40W strongly recommended Hours: 3 lecture An overview of world and California wine production its role in history and distribution. Winemaking, sensory evaluation, wine selection and food will be explored. Materials fee will be assessed. Field trips required. AG. 144 ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION OF CATTLE Units: 2 Hours: As scheduled for a total of 40 lecture hours Students will learn to manage cattle to be bred by cial insemination, handle bovine semen properly, and use rectal palpation techniques with bred cattle. All factors affecting the success of A.I. are covered. Students get a lot of closely supervised experience in breeding cattle May be taken twice for credit.

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