Integrative Design of a complex, architectural project. Working in teams, students consider program, site conditions, structural systems, envelope design, energy, economy, and the environment to integrate building components and systems into a holistic design proposal. Students employ digital tools to analyze, simulate and document architectural proposals. Studio: 12 hours per week.
Culminating graduate design studio for architecture students pursuing a professional degree. Working with a team of faculty advisors, students apply disciplinary expertise and a critical position to develop complete, influential proposals that are relevant to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Studio: 12 hours per week.
The study and practice of professional techniques of the organization and maintenance of the art studio environment. Orientation and application of best practices for health and safety.
An introduction to livestock and poultry production. Emphasis is placed on the application of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, feeds and feeding, reproduction, breeding and genetics, and behavior in the production and management of livestock and poultry in the U.S.
An exploration of career opportunities available in the Animal Sciences. Students will investigate and evaluate potential careers from a wide range of professions and industries. By the end of the course, students will have prepared a resume suitable for use in applying for internships or jobs in the Animal Sciences.
A detailed consideration of the factors involved in the selection, grading and evaluation of carcasses and wholesale cuts of beef, pork and lamb. Specific emphasis will be given to cutability, quality and maturity as they relate to palatability and acceptance by the consumer.
This course will focus on the functional anatomy of the horse. Topics will include the anatomy of skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, reproductive, nervous, endocrine, and urinary systems.
Selection of purebred and commercial beef cattle, sheep, swine and meat goats. Special emphasis on oral reasons, livestock contest procedures and herd improvement principles.
Study of the basic principles associated with horse management. Topics will include equine diseases and herd health programs, facilities and environmental management, nutrition and feeding management.
Selection and evaluation principles of purebred dairy cattle for type characteristics, scorecard appraisal, breed comparisons and genetic programs to give students the foundation needed for dairy cattle evaluation contests or to teach basic dairy cattle evaluation. Some emphasis on oral reasons and note taking. Evaluation of live animals, pictures and videos.
