7 courses with the subject ANSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ANSC 1010Intro to Animal Science4
A course introducing students to the scope of the livestock industry, and management of beef cattle, sheep, dairy cattle, swine and poultry. Students are exposed to a foundation knowledge base in livestock breeding, genetics, reproduction and nutrition. Students also learn about products produced in animal agriculture such as wool, meat (pork, lamb and beef), dairy, and poultry products. Additionally, students explain current political and socioeconomic issues in the animal agriculture industry.
Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts in equine management. Students acquire an understanding of history, breed characteristics, skeletal anatomy, dentistry, and basic hoof care of horses. Students explore equine health management principles and practices, including a practical examination of equine nutrition, diseases, and vaccines. Students learn to identify lameness and differentiate between various types of lameness. Foundation knowledge of equine husbandry and care is applied to an industry setting with the use of hands-on laboratories.Course Fees: $50.00
All students competing for the LCCC Livestock Show Team will engage in practice and competitions. Livestock is provided by LCCC and/or area producers. Students will learn the scope and process of the livestock showing industry. Students will learn proper techniques to fit and show relevant livestock species. Students are involved with the actual fitting practices, entries for show, show ring, and they participate in breaking and training of livestock for show. Eligible students may compete in such shows as the National Western Stock Show, etc. Team members are required to enroll in this course each semester. Team selection is based on instructor approval. Course Fees: $100.00
Subject
ANSC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit Prerequisite: Instructor consent
All students competing for the LCCC Livestock Judging Team will engage in practice and competition evaluating relevant livestock species based on conformation and performance data. Livestock for practices is provided by the College and area livestock producers. Eligible students have the opportunity to compete in major national contests such as Houston Livestock Show, NAILE, National Western Stock Show, etc. Livestock judging team members are required to enroll in this course each semester. Team selection is based on instructor approval.Course Fees: $30.00
Introduces students to the nomenclature, structures and functions of cellular metabolites and vitamins. Knowledge of chemical structure will be applied to cellular reactions in various tissues of domestic animals. Students will integrate cellular and whole-animal metabolism through introduction to metabolic regulation. Ruminants and non-ruminants will be contrasted.
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1000 .
ANSC 2020Feeds and Feeding4
Students learn the fundamentals of nutrition and how they apply to proper livestock management. Students also explore balancing feed rations and utilizing resources to formulate feeding plans to meet production expectations while managing feed costs.
Completion of ENGL 0810 and MATH 0900 , or equivalent placement.
ANSC 2560Reproductive Technology3
This course is focused on reproductive technologies for use in all livestock and horses. Topics covered for all species include anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs, the endocrine system and reproductive cycles. Students will demonstrate proper technique in semen handling and artificial insemination. Students will become familiar with heat synchronization and the management of livestock and horses before, during, and after artificial insemination and the associated cost and benefits. Pregnancy and parturition will also be covered.Course Fees: $350.00
