A. ZAN MATTHIES JR.
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EDUCATION
1996 - Present M. S. in Animal Science, Sul Ross State University. Expected graduation date: August 1998. Thesis title: "The effects of phosphorus fertilization on the nutritive values, and digestibility of irrigated alfalfa in the Trans Pecos region".
1996 B. S. in Agricultural Business, Sul Ross State University. Minor in criminal justice.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1 / 97 - Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant. Division of Range Animal Science, Sul Ross State University. Assisted in developing and proctoring exams, grading, lecturing, tutoring, and developing teaching aids to enhance the effectiveness of lectures. Taught, assissted, and presented lectures in the following courses (credit hour):
RAS 1401L General Animal Science Lab (3)
RAS 2303 Horsemanship I (3)
RAS 2304 Horsemanship II (3)
RAS 3310 Advance Animal Evaluation: Equine (3)
5 / 97 - 10 / 97
Field Crop Consultant, Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice, Lynaugh Unit. Assessed the cotton crop for water, fertilizer, and pesticide needs. Devised strategies for control of rising insect field populations.
4 / 96 - 11 / 96
Boll Weevil Trapper, USDA. Monitored the boll weevil population throughout West Texas using pheromone baited traps and used global positioning units to monitor population migrations.
4 / 95 - 4 / 96
Maintenance / Councilor / Cook, Prude Ranch Inc. Responsibilities included maintaining the upkeep of the resort grounds; teaching children various activities such as horseback riding, archery, carbine marksmanship, swimming, etc.; cooking for large amounts of guests.
5 / 90 - 10 / 95
Field Scout / Consultant, Texas Pest Mgmt. Assoc. / Self-employed. Term of employment lasted through the growing season of May through October. Responsibilities included biweekly sampling of cotton and alfalfa crops for insect population thresholds.
PUBLICATIONS
MANUALS:
Matthies, A. Z., J. S. Pendergraft. 1998. General Animal Science Lab Manual. Sul Ross State University. (Anticipated completion date, May 1998 for use with classes during fall 1998.)
HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Delta Tau Alpha (1996 - Present)
CAMPUS / COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Sul Ross Equine Enhancement Program (1997 - Present)
Sul Ross Horse Judging Team, Coach, (1997 - Present)
Sul Ross Graduate Student Association (1997 - Present)
Sul Ross Horse Judging Team, Team Member, (1994 - 1995)
REFERENCES
References and transcripts sent upon E-mail request.