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AT 153 LIVESTOCK EVENTS PRACTICUM( 2 credits) Offers students the opportunity to help organize and participate in diverse activities such as the LBCC Steer and Heifer Show, FFA Livestock Judging Contest, Agricultural Sciences Awards Banquet, and showing at various jackpot shows.
AT 154 EQUINE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT( 3 credits) Covers the basic concepts of equine business management. The decision-making process, tools of decision making, and types of business organization are covered. Organizing, acquiring and managing land, labor and capital resources are taught. Students learn teamwork, cooperation and leadership skills through classroom activities and assignments.
AT 155 EQUINE DISEASES AND PARASITES( 3 credits) Covers the nature of equine diseases and parasites including common infectious and noninfectious diseases, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Modern drugs and medications, immunology and basic microbiology are also included. Also covers common unsoundnesses of the foot and leg.
AT 156 LIVESTOCK DISEASE & PARASITES( 3 credits) Covers the nature of livestock diseases caused by infectious and noninfectious organisms. Nutritional, metabolic and chemical-related diseases are studied as well as internal and external parasites. Emphasis is on diagnosis, control, treatment and prevention of economically important diseases and conditions. Note: Course is offered alternate years only. Offered Spring 2007.
AT 163 SCHOOLING THE HORSE I( 3 credits) Provides hands-on horse training experience. The student learns the fundamentals of horse training, including longeing, working in the round pen, driving, bitting, riding, rein aids, lateral work, and basic train techniques. Equipment, safety and horse“ psychology” also are taught. Prerequisite: ANS 222 Young Horse Training
AT 164 SCHOOLING THE HORSE II( 3 credits) Provides hands-on horse training experience. The student learns the fundamentals of horse training, including advanced arena and trail work. Equipment, safety and horse“ psychology” also are taught. Prerequisite: AT 163 Schooling the Horse I
AT 248 ADVANCED LIVESTOCK SELECTION( 4 credits) Advanced course in developing judging skills and techniques. Emphasizes oral reasons, market and breed type and characteristics, and performance data. Prerequisite: AT 147 Livestock Selection Techniques.
AT 263 SCHOOLING THE HORSE III( 3 credits) Advanced training techniques for horses are emphasized. Introduces reining, dressage and jumping. Prerequisite: AT 164 Schooling the Horse II
AT 264 SCHOOLING THE HORSE IV( 3 credits) Advanced training techniques for horses are emphasized. Introduces reining, dressage and jumping. Prerequisite: AT 263 Schooling the Horse III.
AT 277A HORSE BREEDING MANAGEMENT( 2 credits) Familiarizes students with all aspects of reproductive management of the horse. Reproductive physiology, estrus cycles, breeding management, mare and foal care, stallion handling and recordkeeping are covered. Prerequisite: ANS 222 Young Horse Training or instructor’ s approval.
AT 277B HORSE BREEDING MANAGEMENT LAB( 2 credits) Exposes students to hands on aspects of breeding management including teasing, semen collection and processing, stallion handling, artificial insemination, foaling, foaling management and mare care. Prerequisite: AT 277A Horse Breeding Management.
AU: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
AU 3.295 POWER TRAIN SYSTEMS( 1-8 credits) Studies the complete power train system, with emphasis on the theory, application and servicing of clutch systems, manual transmissions, transfer cases, drive lines, universal joints and differential assemblies. All students must pass online safety and pollution prevention tests to receive credit for this course. Prerequisites: Placement Test scores for RD 090 College Success & Reading Strategies, and WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or higher and placement into MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra
AU 3.296 STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKES( 1-10 credits) Covers the theory of operation and repair for steering, suspension, alignment and braking systems. Diagnosis and service techniques are practiced on light trucks and passenger vehicles. Focus will be on providing professional quality service that ensures the safety of the technician, vehicles, occupants and the environment. All students must complete online safety and pollution prevention tests to receive credit for this course. Prerequisites: AU3.322 Introduction to Braking Systems
AU 3.297 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC SYSTEM( 1-10 credits) Introduces the theory and diagnosis of the electrical and electronic vehicle control systems. Emphasis will be placed on batteries, starting, charging, lighting, accessories and driver information systems. This course will prepare the student for ASE certification in electrical / electronic systems. All students must pass online safety and pollution prevention tests to receive credit for this course. Prerequisites: Placement Test scores for RD 090 College Success & Reading Strategies and WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or higher and placement into MTH 060.
AU 3.298 ENGINE PERFORMANCE( 1-10 credits) Problem-solving course designed to develop knowledge and skills in auto tune-up. Emphasizes selection and use of equipment- including electrical test equipment, scan tools, the oscilloscope, emission test equipment and the dynamometer to find malfunctions and make necessary repairs for optimum engine performance. Prerequisite: AU 3.297 Electrical / Electronic Systems
AU 3.299 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES( 1-8 credits) Develops knowledge and skills in understanding and rebuilding automotive engines. Emphasizes the use of equipment for repairing and reconditioning all engines back to OEM specifications. Prerequisite: Major in automotive technology with sophomore standing or instructor’ s approval.
AU 3.300 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & TRANSAXLES( 1-8 credits) Develops knowledge and skills in automatic transmissions / transaxles. Emphasizes selection and use of equipment including electrical test equipment, scan tools, transmission / transaxle rebuilding specialty tools, and transmission dynamometer to find malfunctions and make necessary repairs for correct shift timing, feel and operation. Prerequisite: AU 3.297 Electrical and Electronic Systems