Undergraduate Course Catalog 2015-2016
Thompson School of Applied Science
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Applied Animal Science (AAS)
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Professor: Laurie Chapman-Bosco, Andrew B. Conroy
Lecturer: Sarah Proctor
The supporting applied animal science faculty is Allison Powers, technical specialist instructor, with a focus in small animal care.
Applied animal science (AAS) provides students with hands-on practical skills combined with knowledge and understanding of the latest technology. The core program offers a solid background in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health, and animal breeding. In addition, students choose a concentration in equine management, dairy management, or small animal care. Each concentration also allows for choices of elective courses in other areas.
Practical learning experience is provided at the UNH equine facilities, consisting of the Tirrell Horse Barn, W.C. Skoglund indoor riding arena, a lighted outdoor riding arena, a USEA-recognized combined training competition course for beginner novice through preliminary riders, and three regulation-size dressage competition arenas plus the Thomas P. Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center and the UNH Organic Dairy Farm. The Thompson School also operates its own grooming shop and biology laboratories. The curriculum has a number of animal-related educational partnerships that include the New Hampshire SPCA in Stratham, N.H., the Cocheco Valley Humane Society in Dover, N.H., and field trips to numerous animal-related businesses.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the applied animal science program area must present college preparatory English and 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 laboratory college preparatory chemistry is highly recommended.
Curriculum Fee
Applied animal science, all concentrations: $680*
*This one-time curriculum fee is required to cover lab materials, specialized equipment maintenance, and transportation that are unique to the applied nature of the concentration. The curriculum fee covers the entire two-year course of study for one concentration. There may be additional fees for uniforms, specific high-cost courses, and/or professional equipment. 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 concentration, students put into practice immediately many of the skills learned in the classroom. Students learn to balance rations, identify and treat diseases, work safely with cattle, and gain many other skills. Working at the University’s dairy farm, a modern and well-equipped teaching and research center, students collaborate to manage the CREAM (Cooperative for Real Education in Agriculture, www.unh.edu/cream/) herd. Students frequently study at the UNH 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 is in a unique position with the baccalaureate animal science major. Students may start with the Thompson School program, obtain their associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree then transfer to a four-year major and obtain a B.S. in two to two-and-a-half 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 adviser 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 owner, or farm-business owner.
Dairy Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 425 | Introduction to Dairy Herd Management | 4 |
| AAS | 428 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| AAS | 431 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 423 | Dairy Selection | 2 |
| AAS | 434 | Equipment and Facilities Management | 3 |
| AAS | 439 | Fundamentals of Animal Health | 2 |
| AAS | 439A | Fundamentals of Animal Health - Lab | 1 |
| AAS | 442 | Introduction to Business in Applied Animal Science | 2 |
| COM | 210 OR 212 | Public Speaking or Writing in the Workplace | 3 |
| MTH | 202 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Elective | 2 - 4 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 432 | Introduction to Forage and Grassland Management | 3 |
| AAS | 535 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AAS | 546 | Animal Business Applications | 4 |
| AAS | 575 | CREAM (Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management) | 4 |
| AAS | 597 | Work Experience | 0 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations | 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 540 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| AAS | 574 | Dairy Cattle Disease Seminar | 2 |
| AAS | 575 | CREAM Program (full year course) | 4 |
| SSCI | 2__ | Social Science Course | 2 - 4 |
| Elective(s) | 4 |
Equine Management
The equine industry in New England encompasses many different types of facilities and disciplines. Students in the equine management concentration combine courses utilizing 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 decision-making and managerial skills through the organization and running of a combined test competition each spring. 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 try out for the award-winning Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) or Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) teams.
Students who plan to continue their college education in a four-year major are encouraged to express their interest to their adviser. Together, student and adviser can develop a sequence of courses that will assist with the transition from the two-year to four-year degree program.
Career Opportunities (directly out of the associate degree program):
Horse and farm manager, sales (tack shops, grain stores), horse show manager, veterinary assistant/equine practice, or riding instructor (with additional studies).
Equine Management Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 428 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| AAS | 431 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| AAS | 437 | Equine Handling and Care Techniques | 4 |
| ANSC | 411 | ANSC Introduction to Equine Science | 1 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 426 | Equine Conformation and Lameness | 4 |
| AAS | 434 | Equipment and Facilities Management | 3 |
| AAS | 436 | Equine Show Preparation and Competition | 1 |
| AAS | 439 | Fundamentals of Animal Health | 2 |
| AAS | 439A | Fundamentals of Animal Health - Lab | 1 |
| AAS | 442 | Introduction to Business in Applied Animal Science | 2 |
| COM | 212 | Writing in the Workplace | 3 |
| MTH | 202 | College Algebra | 3 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 432 | Introduction to Forage and Grassland Management | 3 |
| AAS | 535 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AAS | 538 | Equine handling/Longeing | 1 |
| AAS | 546 | Animal Business Applications | 4 |
| AAS | 547 | Applied Equine Management | 3 |
| AAS | 597 | Work Experience | 0 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations | 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 540 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| AAS | 552 | Equine Health Management | 4 |
| AAS | 553 | Equine Competition Management | 2 |
| ANSC | 402 | ANSC: Horsemanship | 3 |
| SSCI | 403 | Environmental Issues & Society | 2 |
* AAS 548 in development
Additional course options (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 572 | Comparative Equine Operations | 1 |
| AAS | 593 | Equine Field Operations | 1 - 3 |
| TSAS | 495 | Special Topics: Animal Business Concepts (recommended) | 4 |
Total: 67 credits
Small Animal Care
Animal companionship provides millions of people with an oasis in a hectic, impersonal world. Pet owners consistently seek quality services for pets that are often considered members of the family. The small animal care concentration 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, 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 or Cocheco Valley Humane Society 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/day care industry, or positions in training and behavior.
Career Opportunities:
Pet store manager, pet groomer, kennel manager, dog trainer, veterinary assistant, laboratory animal caregiver, animal care and control technician, animal-assisted activities/therapy volunteer and/or coordinator, animal shelter or rescue facility manager.
Small Animal Care Program of Study
First Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 428 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| AAS | 430 | Small Animal Breeds and Behavior | 4 |
| AAS | 431 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| COM | 209 | Expository Writing and Reading | 4 |
First Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 418 | Careers in Small Animal Care | 1 |
| AAS | 422 | Small Animal Grooming | 2 |
| AAS | 439 | Fundamentals of Animal Health | 2 |
| AAS | 439A | Fundamentals of Animal Health - Lab | 1 |
| AAS | 442 | Introduction to Business in Applied Animal Science | 2 |
| AAS | 449 | Clinical Animal Nursing Techniques I | 3 |
| COM | 210 | Public Speaking OR | 3 |
| COM | 212 | Writing in the Workplace | 3 |
| MTH | 202 | College Algebra | 3 |
Second Year, Fall Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 451 | Human/Animal Bond | 4 |
| AAS | 535 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AAS | 546 | Animal Business Applications | 4 |
| AAS | 579 | Small Animal Care Practicum | 2 |
| AAS | 597 | Work Experience | 0 |
| AAS | 4 or 5___ | AAS Elective | 3 - 4 |
Second Year, Spring Semester
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 424 | Applications and Ethics in Veterinary and Animal Business | 3 |
| AAS | 540 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| AAS | 4 or 5___ | Applied Animal Science Elective | 3 - 4 |
| AAS | 4 or 5___ | Applied Animal Science Elective | 2 - 3 |
| SSCI | 201 | Human Relations OR | 4 |
| SSCI | 202 | Social Issues | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
Recommended AAS Electives (when offered)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS | 421 | Large Animal Behavior and Handling | 2 |
| AAS | 433 | Small Animal Grooming II | 2 |
| AAS | 436 | Equine Show Preparation and Competition | 1 |
| AAS | 437 | Equine Management Techniques | 4 |
| AAS | 525 | Canine Learning Theory and Application | 3 |
| AAS | 527 | Small Animal Diseases | 2 |
| AAS | 558 | Animal Population Medicine and Management | 2 |
| AAS | 563 | Small Animal Grooming III | 1 |
| CSL Courses (for students interested in working with non-profit organizations) | Var |
Total: 64 - 69 credits
