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Garden U Continuing Education
CATALOG #47001410

Explore the essential elements of gardening and landscaping, covering the care of trees, lawns, flowers, vegetables, fruits, and more. This class will highlight eco-friendly strategies and practices.

New Richmond

Spring 2025
12-Volt Electrical Circuits Undergraduate | 5 Credits
CATALOG #32070367

This course is designed to study the construction, operation and repair of electrical components and systems used in the agriculture/construction/heavy diesel truck field. Classroom activities will include reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and repairing electrical circuits, and components (including performing repairs on alternators and starters). Computer based electrical circuits are introduced, with the opportunity to work with diagnostic laptops and scan tools. COREQUISITES: (32070370 12-Volt Electrical Theory and 32070371 Introduction to Live Repair) OR (32404376 DC Automotive Electrical and 32404377 Electrical Systems).

New Richmond

Spring 2025
Clinical Procedures 1 for Vet Sciences Undergraduate | 4 Credits
CATALOG #10091103

In this course, students examine basic laboratory equipment and procedures, as well as features of common veterinary diseases, to acquire skills needed to perform various diagnostic tests. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to collect and process appropriate samples for hematology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, and parasitology, and correlate veterinary clinical pathology findings to clinical signs. PREREQUISITES: 10091100 Animal Care and Management, 10091101 Veterinary Business Practices, and 10806105 Principles of Animal Biology.

New Richmond

Spring 2025
Surgical Procedures 2 for Vet Sciences Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10091106

In this course, students explore the veterinary technician’s role in surgery to develop skills needed to manage veterinary patients in the pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to anticipate needs of the surgeon, provide veterinary surgical assistance, manage wounds and incisions, and create client discharge instructions. PREREQUISITE: 10091108 Veterinary Pharmacology and COREQUISITE: 10091113 Anesthesia and Dentistry for Veterinary Sciences

New Richmond

Spring 2025
Veterinary Pharmacology Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10091108

In this course, students examine drugs, vaccines, and other substances used in veterinary medicine to establish a knowledge base of their therapeutic use, administration, and side effects. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to accurately calculate dosages, prepare dispensed medications, safely administer drugs, and recognize normal and abnormal responses to medications. PREREQUISITES: 10091100 Animal Care and Management, 10091101 Veterinary Business Practices and 10806105 Principles of Animal Biology.

New Richmond

Spring 2025
Veterinary Technician Clinical Internship 1 Undergraduate | 2 Credits
CATALOG #10091110

In this course, students assimilate skills in a clinical setting to develop proficiency in animal nursing techniques. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform routine veterinary clinic procedures such as venipuncture, urine collection, and subcutaneous injection. PREREQUISITES: 10091108 Veterinary Pharmacology and 10091105 Surgical Procedures 1 for Vet Sciences.

New Richmond

Spring 2025
Veterinary Technician Certification Review Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10091112

This is a summary course reviewing the skills, knowledge, and Veterinary Technician abilities acquired throughout the program. This course will serve to assist the student in preparing for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and Wisconsin State Exam required for certification. The course will also review official laboratory skills and professional development issues. COREQUISITES: 10091106 Surgical Procedures 2 for Vet Sciences and 10091113 Anesthesia and Dentistry for Veterinary Sciences. NOTE: This class does not guarantee passage of the national and state Veterinary Technician Certification Exams, but is designed as a studying aid by reviewing the knowledge and skills that a veterinary technician student should possess upon graduation.

New Richmond

Spring 2025
Anesthesia and Dentistry for Veterinary Sciences Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10091113

In this course, students investigate anesthetic delivery and monitoring equipment, pain management strategies, and appropriate responses to patient compromise to acquire skills needed to coordinate anesthetic events in veterinary patients. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to choose and administer appropriate veterinary anesthetic protocols, monitor and maintain patient status throughout anesthetic events, and maintain equipment and accurate anesthetic records. Students will also perform dental prophylaxis, dental radiographs, and assist the veterinarian in dental treatments as needed on canine and feline patients. PREREQUISITE: 10091108 Veterinary Pharmacology and COREQUISITE: 10091106 Surgical Procedures 2 for Vet Sciences.

New Richmond

Spring 2025
Operating the Farm Business Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #31080370

This course will help the student learn many items involved with running a modern farm. These skills include but are not limited to record keeping, selecting proper insurance for the farm, analyzing financial performance, identifying credit needs and sources, planning for crops, and planning for the feeding of livestock.

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
Livestock Nutrition Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #31080373

The Livestock Nutrition course will instruct the student in the following areas: anatomy and physiology of livestock; nutrient requirements for calves, heifers, and cows; ration balancing for calves, heifers, lactating cows, and dry cows; determine livestock feed needs; evaluate by-product feeds and feed additives; low input livestock feeding; metabolic disorders; and current issues in agriculture. Individualized instruction will be held at the student's on-the-job work location. The class also involves credit for on-the-job experience.

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
Livestock Management Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #31080374

Animal agriculture has changed dramatically in the past decade and will continue to change at an even more rapid rate in the future. With advanced technology, animals have been cloned from tissue cells other than the gametes. This may allow us to produce animal products other than the traditional milk, meat, and fiber of the past. Along with positive changes, we have new animal diseases, concerns for the environment, human health, and these things are happening in a very volatile, economic climate. This course will help you analyze the current situation and make plans to take advantage of the changes in animal agriculture brought about by technological advances. Only by taking advantage of this change will we be able to survive economically in a world market.

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
On the Farm 2 Undergraduate | 2 Credits
CATALOG #31080377

In this course, students will enhance their knowledge with on farm practice of Livestock management records, interpreting rations and feed analysis, understanding emerging trends in agriculture and analyzing farm records.

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
Emerging Trends in Agriculture Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #31080378

In this course, students will learn about the technological advances in production agricultural, relevant policy changes in legislation, consumer trends and new niche ventures. The production technology section will focus on data analysis and management from multiple sources including: robotic milkers, activity monitors, rumination meters, precision feeding, precision planting and harvesting data, satellite imagery and soil sampling.

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
12-Volt Electrical Theory Undergraduate | 2 Credits
CATALOG #32070370

This course is designed for the learner to understand (12-volt) DC electricity. Classroom trainers along with lab exercises will be used to learn electrical theory. Students will also be introduced to electrical wiring schematic reading, wire harness construction and repair. PREERQUISITE: 32412301 Diesel Safety and Industry Practices.

New Richmond

Spring 2025
Introduction to Live Repair Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #32070371

This course is designed to familiarize students with the procedures involved in the repair of various types of equipment. Students will gain hands-on experience through the repair of agricultural equipment and over-the-road semi-trucks. The type of equipment varies and must meet the needs of the students and program. PREREQUISITE: 32412301 Diesel Safety and Industry Practices and COREQUISITE: 32070370 12-Volt Electrical Theory.

New Richmond

Spring 2025