Agriculture: Pet Science (AGPE)
AGPE 70 Pet Shop Management
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54
Pet shop operations and the economic aspects of the pet industry. Organization and operation of pet shops, animal care practices, and sound business management practices.
AGPE 71 Canine Management
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36
Lab: 54
Selection, feeding, housing, breeding and management of dogs, including commercial aspects of the dog as a domestic pet. Laboratory work will include practical experience in the handling and training of dogs. May include field trips.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2018 | 22084 | AGPE:71 | F | 9:00am - 11:15am | J. Smith | 80-1431 |
| F | 11:30am - 2:40pm | J. Smith | 80-1431 |
AGPE 72 Feline Management
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Care and management of cats including breed identification and characteristics, grooming, showing, nutrition, practical care, behavior, breeding, and housing.
AGPE 73 Tropical and Coldwater Fish Management
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Care and keeping of marine and freshwater aquarium fishes, plants, and invertebrates. Guidance on setting up aquariums, choosing compatible species, feeding, health care, breeding, and raising fish.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2018 | 23123 | AGPE:73 | W | 5:30pm - 9:45pm | S. Duncan | 80-1431 |
AGPE 74 Reptile Management
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Care and maintenance of reptiles and amphibians, including snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, newts, salamanders and frogs. Identification and characteristics of reptiles commonly kept as pets. Housing, feeding, health maintenance, breeding and raising of reptiles.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2018 | 23124 | AGPE:74 | W | 5:30pm - 9:45pm | S. Duncan | 80-1431 |
AGPE 76 Aviculture - Cage and Aviary Birds
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54
Cage and aviary birds marketed in the wholesale and retail pet trade. Identification, nutrition, breeding, disease prevention and control, and aviary construction. Psittacines, soft bills, finches, game birds, poultry, and ornamental waterfowl.
