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Transition Cow Management Lab 10091120

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to transition cows. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this third lab, the focus will be on transition cow care; six weeks prior to six weeks post calving. Students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in transition cow feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Summer	Open	06/04/2025 – 07/30/2025	06/09/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jun 4 – Jul 30 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Matthew Dorshorst	View Rates

Building Design For The Cow 10091165

3.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Examines various barn designs and layouts in order to ensure the well-being of food producing animals. Learners will explore a variety of best practices pertaining to barn design for milk production, animal comfort and reducing animal stress.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Summer	Open	06/04/2025 – 07/30/2025	06/09/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jun 4 – Jul 30 Wednesday 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest	View Rates

Vertebrate Anatomy & Physiology 10091223

4.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Examine the body systems of vertebrate animals. Learning activities include animal dissections. This course establishes the essential framework required for becoming a veterinary technician.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 26 – Dec 17 Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak Aug 26 – Dec 17 Tuesday 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak Aug 26 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 26 – Dec 17 Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak Aug 26 – Dec 17 Tuesday 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak Aug 26 – Dec 17 Wednesday 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates

Animal Management 10091200

3.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Evaluate common domestic species. Learners will also examine the Animal Welfare act regarding the care and housing of animals.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 12:50 PM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger	View Rates

Lactating Cow Management Lab 10091125

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to lactating cows. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this fourth lab, the focus will be on lactating cows. Students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in lactating cow feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Oct 15 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Matthew Dorshorst	View Rates

Veterinary Medical Calculations 10091205

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Perform the every day medical calculations used in veterinary medicine with accuracy. Learners will perform metric conversions, calculate drug dosages and fluid rates and practice filling prescriptions.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger	View Rates

Veterinary Medical Terminology 10091172

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Develop an understanding of terms and abbreviations used in the practice of veterinary medicine. Through reading, writing, and speech, learners will master combining forms as they relate to bodily structures, and word parts for the understanding and definition of medical procedures, treatments, and conditions.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates

Calf Care Management Lab 10091110

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to calves. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this first lab, the focus will be on calf care; pre-birth through newborn calf care. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in calf feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Oct 15 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 04:50 PM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Matthew Dorshorst	View Rates