120 L I N N- B E N T O N C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
AG 280A CWE AGRICULTURE( 2-14 credits) Designed to give students practical experience in supervised employment related to agriculture. Students identify job performance objectives, work a specified number of hours during the term, and attend a related CWE seminar. Note: Credits are based on identified objectives and number of hours worked. Prerequisite: CWE coordinator approval.
AG 280B CWE ANIMAL TECH( 2-14 credits) Designed to give students practical experience in supervised employment related to animal technology. Students identify job performance objectives, work a specified number of hours during the term, and attend a related CWE seminar. Note: Credits are based on identified objectives and number of hours worked. Prerequisite: CWE coordinator approval.
AG 280C CWE HORTICULTURE( 2-14 credits) Designed to give students practical experience in supervised employment related to horticulture. Students identify job performance objectives, work a specified number of hours during the term, and attend a related CWE seminar. Note: Credits are based on identified objectives and number of hours worked. Prerequisite: CWE coordinator approval.
AG 8.130 PESTICIDE SAFETY( 3 credits) Covers background information in use of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and other pesticides. Types of materials, safety in handling, storage and method of application are emphasized. Attention also is given to keeping current with changes in pesticide recordkeeping procedures.
AG 8.140 BIOENERGY FEEDSTOCK PRODUCTION( 3 credits) Students in this course are introduced to the feedstocks that are used in the production of biofuels, including temperate and tropical climate crops and grasses, wood resides, and animal wastes. The principles of sustainable agriculture and its implications to ecologically sound and socially responsible biofuel feedstock production are discussed. Also covered are options for on-farm biofuel manufacturing.
AG 8.141 PRINCIPLES OF BIOENERGY( 4 credits) Provides an overview of the biofuel industry, the major types of biofuels, and the implications of an emerging biofuel energy sector. The social, economical, and environmental sustainability of biofuel production are discussed throughout the course. Students will learn the various methods of manufacturing biofuels in the laboratory, on the farm and on a commercial scale. Fundamental concepts in biofuel engineering and biofuel chemistry are covered. Field trips include farmscale and industrial biofuels operations in Oregon.
AG 8.142 INDUSTRIAL BIOENERGY PROD & PLANT OPERATION( 3 credits) Examines the operation of biodiesel and ethanol production systems for large scale and small scale applications. Special focus will be on the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of these systems. Included is sustainability planning for such operations.
AH: ALLIED HEALTH
AH 5.440 INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION I( 1 credit) The Interprofessional Education Course( IPE) introduces students to the basic concepts and practices needed to collaborate effectively. The content of these courses will complement the non-technical competencies that already occur in each program’ s curriculum. In the IPE courses, students will learn about the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare professions. They will also learn and practice the skills that enhance collaborative practice and interprofessional communication. Required: Admission to the Nursing program.
AH 5.441 INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION II( 1 credit) This course builds upon the basic concepts and practices of effective collaboration introduced in Interprofessional Education( IPE) 1. Students will participate in self-directed learning using self-study modules; asynchronous discussion boards, wikis and blogs; team activities; and one face-to-face group session. The content of this course continues to complement the non-technical competencies that already occur in each program’ s curriculum. The focus of this course is collaboration, teamwork, scope of practice, communication and OneHealth. They will continue to learn and practice the skills that enhance collaborative practice and understanding of roles of other providers. Prerequisite: AH 5.440 Interprofessional Education 1
ANS: ANIMAL SCIENCE
ANS 121 ANIMAL SCIENCE( 4 credits) Examines body systems of the food and fiber species and the interaction of these systems. Introduces the student to various phases of the livestock industry, including terminology, production practices, marketing and selection techniques. Students are expected to build communication skills through weekly lab reports and class presentations. Lab sessions are designed for hands-on experience with livestock. Emphasis is placed on the nutritional, reproductive and physical needs of the animals.
ANS 207 CAREERS IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE( 1 credit) Explores career opportunities in animal science. Includes guest lecturers from various fields of animal agriculture as well as an emphasis on resume writing and job interviewing.
ANS 210 FEEDS AND FEED PROCESSING( 4 credits) Covers basic animal nutrition, including digestive systems and nutrients. Studies methods of determining feed values, types of feed, feed characteristics, nutritional requirements and composition, methods of feeding and feed processing.
ANS 211 APPLIED ANIMAL NUTRITION( 3 credits) Introduces formulating and analyzing rations for livestock, balancing nutritional needs and choice of ingredients in relation to cost and suitability. Includes economics of livestock feeding and performance indicators. Prerequisite: ANS210 Feeds & Feed Processing
ANS 215 BEEF / DAIRY INDUSTRIES( 4 credits) Covers fundamentals of modern beef production and management, including cattle breeds, mating systems and reproduction, nutrition, marketing, production testing, diseases and parasites, and other management practices. Particular emphasis is on developing beef husbandry skills.
ANS 216A APPLIED SHEEP PRODUCTION( 4 credits) Covers fundamentals of modern sheep production, including sheep breeds, industry segments, nutrition, reproduction, diseases and parasites, wool evaluation, marketing and modern management practices. Note: Course offered alternate years only. Offered Winter 2008.
ANS 216B APPLIED SWINE PRODUCTION( 4 credits) Covers fundamentals of modern swine production, including swine breeds, marketing, reproduction, nutrition, production testing, diseases and parasites, production problems, and environmental concerns. Note: Course offered alternate years only. Offered Winter 2007.