Undergraduate Course Catalog 2010-2011
Thompson School of Applied Science
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Applied Animal Science (AAS)
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Professor: Andrew B. Conroy
Associate Professor: Laurie Chapman-Bosco
Lecturer: Sarah Proctor
Applied Animal Science provides students with hands-on practical skills combined with knowledge and understanding of the latest technology. The core program provides a solid background in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health, and animal breeding. In addition, students choose a specialization in equine management, dairy management, or small animal care. Each specialization also allows for choices of elective courses in other areas.
Practical learning experience is provided at the UNH equine facilities and the Thomas P. Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center. The Thompson School also operates its own grooming shop and biology laboratories. The curriculum has a number of animal-related educational partnerships, including one with the New Hampshire SPCA in Stratham, and field trips to many animal-related businesses.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Applied Animal Science program area must present at least two years of satisfactory work in both college preparatory mathematics and science (one of the sciences being biology, with a lab). One year of high school chemistry is also highly recommended.
Curriculum Fee
Applied animal science, all specializations: $587*
*This one-time, nonrefundable curriculum fee is required to cover lab materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that is unique to the applied nature of the specialization. The curriculum fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one specialization. Any non-TSAS student may be assessed specific course fees, details of which are included in each semester's Time and Room Schedule. All fees are subject to change.
Applied Animal Science Curriculum Standards
Applied Animal Science (AAS) students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade-point average in AAS classes after two semesters (minimum 26 credits) to take additional AAS classes. Students with AAS averages lower than 2.0 must repeat classes with lower grades and raise their average to the required 2.0 before taking additional AAS classes. Students must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade-point average in AAS classes to qualify for graduation from the program.
Dairy Management
To work in the highly technical, rapidly changing field of dairy management, students must become well versed in the many aspects of dairy farm operation and management. In the dairy management specialization, students put into practice immediately many of the skills learned in the classroom. Students learn to balance rations, identify and treat diseases, read a bull proof, and gain many other skills. They work at the University’s dairy farm, a modern and well-equipped teaching and research center, where students work with each other to manage the CREAM (Cooperative for Real Education in Agriculture) herd. Students are also involved with the new organic dairy facility.
Students learn the business of farming through field exercises in land management, forage production, financial management, and computer use on a dairy farm as well as through continued practical experience with cattle. The program prepares students to work both on the farm and in related businesses.
Thompson School Dairy Management has a unique arrangement with the Animal and Nutritional Sciences (ANSC) Baccalaureate Dairy Management major. Students may start with the Thompson School program, obtain their Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree then transfer to ANSC and obtain a B.S. in two additional years with a full-time course of study. This allows students to receive two degrees in as little as four years or obtain their A.A.S. degree and work in the field to later return for a B.S. Students wishing to follow this course of action need to work closely with their advisers and maintain a grade of C or better in key Applied Animal Science courses.
Career Opportunities:
Herd manager, agricultural sales and/or service employee, farm manager, artificial insemination (AI) technician, crop manager, farm or farm-business owner.
Dairy Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 228 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| AAS | 231 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| AAS | 244 | Introduction to Dairy Herd Management | 4 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 223 | Dairy Selection | 2 |
| AAS | 234 | Equipment and Facilities Management | 3 |
| AAS | 239 | Fundamentals of Animal Health | 3 |
| AAS | 242 | Introduction to Business in Applied Animal Science | 2 |
| COM | 212 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| MTH | 202 | Math II | 3 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 232 | Introduction to Forage and Grassland Management | 3 |
| AAS | 235 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AAS | 246 | Animal Business Applications | 4 |
| AAS | 275 | CREAM (Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management) | 4 |
| AAS | 297 | Work Experience (summer) | 0 |
| SSCI | 20__ | Social Science Course | 2 - 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 240 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| AAS | 274 | Dairy Cattle Disease Seminar | 2 |
| AAS | 275 | CREAM (see above) | 4 |
| SSCI | 2__ | Human Relations or Social Issues | 4 |
| Elective(s) | 4 |
Recommended electives include
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 221 | Large Animal Behavior and Handling | 2 |
| AM | Agricultural Mechanization courses | 4 |
Total: 67 - 70 credits
Equine Management
The equine industry in New England encompasses many different facilities and disciplines. Students in the equine management specialization combine courses in the most recent technical information with related practical experience. They gain hands-on experience in bandaging, selection, ration-balancing by computer, fitting and care of equipment, and farm and barn analysis. They also acquire decisionmaking and managerial skills. Graduates have a solid foundation to pursue either employment or additional educational opportunities upon completion of the program.
The riding focus at UNH is balance seat with schooling in dressage, cross country, and stadium jumping. Thompson School students in horsemanship classes ride in the UNH program and have the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate shows.
Thompson School Equine Management has an articulation agreement for students wishing to pursue a B.S. from ANSC following graduation from the Thompson School. This B.S. would be obtained either in Equine Industry and Management (Track I) with four additional semesters, or in Therapeutic Horseback Riding (Track II) in five additional semesters. With this articulation, students may obtain both an Associate Degree in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and a B.S. in as little as four years with full-time coursework, or obtain their A.A.S., work in the field, and return for their B.S. Students wishing to take advantage of these articulation agreements need to work closely with their advisers. An additional financial benefit may be realized by students following this articulation as the Equine Management specialization is part of the New England Regional Compact (see section headed "New England Regional Student Program").
Career Opportunities:
Barn manager, breeding farm manager, sales (tack shops, grain stores), horse show manager, veterinary assistant/equine practice, riding instructor.
Equine Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 228 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| AAS | 231 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| AAS | 237 | Equine Handling and Care Techniques | 4 |
| ANSC | 411 | ANSC Introduction to Equine Science | 1 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 226 | Equine Conformation and Lameness | 4 |
| AAS | 234 | Equipment and Facilities Management | 3 |
| AAS | 236 | Equine Show Preparation and Competition | 1 |
| AAS | 239 | Fundamentals of Animal Health | 3 |
| AAS | 242 | Introduction to Business in Applied Animal Science | 2 |
| COM | 212 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| MTH | 202 | Math II | 3 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 232 | Introduction to Forage and Grassland Management | 3 |
| AAS | 235 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AAS | 246 | Animal Business Applications | 4 |
| AAS | 247 | Applied Equine Management | 3 |
| AAS | 297 | Work Experience (summer) | 0 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations | 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 240 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| AAS | 252 | Equine Health Management | 4 |
| AAS | 253 | Equine Competition Management | 2 |
| ANSC | 402 | ANSC: Horsemanship | 3 |
| SSCI | 20__ | Elective(s) | 2 - 4 |
| Elective(s) | 2 - 5 |
Recommended electives (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 272 | Comparative Equine Operations | 1 |
| AAS | 293 | Equine Field Operations | 1 - 3 |
| ANSC | 411 | Introduction to Equine Science | 1 |
Total: 65 - 69 credits
Small Animal Care
Animal companionship provides millions of people with an oasis in a hectic, impersonal world, and pet owners consistently seek additional advice on the care of their animals. The small animal care specialization prepares students to work in companion animal care positions of all types.
In their first year, students gain experience in breed types, behavior, genetics, restraint, and training of dogs and cats. Students also master laboratory procedures such as fecal examination and heartworm testing. In addition, the students learn the basics of grooming, nutrition, first aid, disease prevention, medication administration, and toxicology. During their second year, students spend four hours a week at the New Hampshire SPCA performing all aspects of animal care while they continue with their academic coursework.
Small Animal Care is very flexible with recommended elective courses. Second-year students choose classes based on their career goals. Career tracks include veterinary hospital employment, employment in the humane/animal control fields, employment or ownership within the boarding/grooming/daycare industry, or positions in laboratory animal care.
Career Opportunities:
Veterinary assistant, laboratory animal caregiver, pet store manager, pet groomer, kennel manager, animal care and control technician, animal-assisted activities/therapy volunteer and/or coordinator.
Small Animal Care Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 228 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| AAS | 230 | Small Animal Breeds and Behavior | 4 |
| AAS | 231 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
| TSAS | 205 | Computers in the Workplace | 2 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 218 | Careers in Small Animal Care | 1 |
| AAS | 222 | Small Animal Grooming | 2 |
| AAS | 239 | Fundamentals of Animal Health | 3 |
| AAS | 242 | Introduction to Business in Applied Animal Science | 2 |
| AAS | 249 | Small Animal Care Techniques | 2 |
| COM | 212 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| MTH | 202 | Math II | 3 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 235 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AAS | 246 | Animal Business Applications | 4 |
| AAS | 279 | Small Animal Care Practicum | 2 |
| AAS | 297 | Summer Work Experience | 0 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations | 4 |
| AAS | 2___ | AAS Elective | 2-4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 224 | Small Animal Management | 4 |
| AAS | 240 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| AAS | 279 | Small Animal Care Practicum | 2 |
| SSCI | 20__ | Human Relations or Social Issues | 4 |
| AAS | 2___ | Applied Animal Science Elective | 2 - 4 |
| Elective | 2 - 4 |
Recommended AAS Electives (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 219 | Animal Cruelty: NH Laws, Investigations and Prosecution | 1 |
| AAS | 221 | Large Animal Behavior and Handling | 2 |
| AAS | 227 | Small Animal Diseases | 2 |
| AAS | 236 | Equine Show Preparation and Competition | 1 |
| AAS | 237 | Equine Management Techniques | 4 |
| AAS | 251 | Human/Animal Bond | 2 |
| AAS | 254 | Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy | 2 |
| ABM Courses (permission required) | Var | ||
| CSL Courses (for students interested in working with non-profit organizations) | Var |
Total: 64 - 70 credits
