Courses in Poultry Science (PLS)
Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.
237. |
Introductory Poultry Science (AGR 1327) - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Introduction to the scope and the importance of the poultry industry. Introduction to the basics of poultry science and modern methods of producing, processing, and marketing of poultry and poultry products. Lab fee $5. |
252. |
Poultry Selection and Evaluation - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week (three credit hours). Techniques of evaluation and selection of poultry and poultry products. Subjective evaluation of breeders, broilers, commercial layers and market products. |
317. |
Applied Agriculture Data Applications - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Introduction to the use of computerized applications that deal directly with agriculture and allied industries. Examples include feed mill operations, hatchery complexes, environmental control systems, office applications, as well as Web design and its impact on the agriculture industry. Prerequisite: six hours of agriculture. |
337. |
Broiler Production - Study of production practices for the commercial broiler production industry with specific in-depth study in broiler houses and equipment, grow-out phases and disease control for typical broiler operations. |
340. |
Advanced Poultry Science - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. In-depth study of avian anatomy and physiology, incubation, poultry diseases, and poultry genetics and breeding. Lab fee $5. Prerequisite: ANS 237. |
420. |
Agricultural Waste Management - Principles of agricultural waste management, addressing animal and human waste as well as management and disposal of agricultural chemicals. Prerequisite: Junior standing. |
437. |
Applied Poultry Production - Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Advanced study of poultry nutrition, and organization and management of commercial poultry production and processing operations. Use of computers in designing, planning and managing a modern commercial poultry operation. Lab fee $5. Prerequisite: ANS 237. |
440. |
Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding - Focuses on nutrition and feeding of non-ruminant animals. Address the interactions between nutrition and carcass product quality, immunology and environments in monogastric animals. |
465. |
Agriculture Products Processing - Study of the technological processes involved in the preparation, processing and packaging of agricultural products, including: livestock, poultry, fish, fruits, nuts, vegetables and dairy. Study of consumer trends, governmental regulations and research efforts affecting agricultural products processing. May require an overnight field trip. Prerequisite: Junior standing. |