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Small Animal Management Victoria West High School

Instructional Goals By the end of this course, you will be prepared for careers in the field of animal science having enhanced academic knowledge and skills related to animal systems career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Suggested small animals which may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats. At the end of this course, you will… . Describe the importance of responsible small animal ownership. . Learn the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry. . Evaluate current topics in animal rights and animal welfare. . Know the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals. . Examine career opportunities in small animal care. . Learn the employability characteristics of a successful employee. . Develop a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources. Required Materials To successfully complete this course, you will need . Binder with paper or spiral to take notes . Pen or pencil . Old clothes for lab (optional)

Course Schedule

Week Chapter/Lesson

1 Introduction to Class/Safety 2 Small Animals as Pets 3 Animal Rights & Animal Welfare 4 Careers in Small Animal Care 5 Nutrition & Digestive Systems 6 Review/Test 7 Dogs 8 Cats 9 Birds 10 Rabbits/Hamsters/Gerbils/Rats/Mice 11 Guinea Pig/Chinchillas/Ferrets 12 Amphibians/Reptiles/Fish 13 Review/Test 14 Employability 15 Employability 16 Employability 17 Hedgehogs/Sugar Gliders 18 Final Exam

The syllabus is tentative and used as a guideline for the course. The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments to instruction.

Journals: You will have a journal prompt everyday on the board to answer. You will have the first 5-10 minutes of class to get your journal done. It will need to be at least It will need to be at least ½ page hand written.

Victoria West Student Guidelines for Success

Warriors are…. Polite, Proud, Prepared, and Positive

Classroom Rules:  Listen to instruction and follow directions

 Utilize class time appropriately

 Produce the best work and complete assignments on time

 Follow all Victoria West High School Rules & Expectations

Department Grading Categories:

Summative – 50% This category includes items such as major tests, projects, Formative – 30% This category includes items such as projects, quizzes, labs, notebooks Daily – 20% This category includes items such as homework, in-class assignments

Exemption Policy

Midterm/Finals will count for 15% of the semester’s grades.

District Wide Re-teaching and Reassessing Policy: This course will follow VISD district grading guidelines. A list of all these guideline can be found on the district website and student handbook. Tutoring/Additional Assistance Instructor Information: Name: Eric Reininger Room #: Agriculture Building Conference period: Phone: ext-39191, cell 361-212-1167 Email: [email protected] Webpage Link: www.visd.com School Website: http://cms.visd.net/whs

The Victoria Independent School District and its career and technology education program do not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, age or national origin in its education programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI. El distrito escolar independiente de Victoria y su programa educacional de carrera y tecnologia no discriminan a base de genero, incapacidad, raza, color, edad u origen nacional en sus programas educativos, actividades, o empleo como lo requiere el Titulo IX, Seccion 504 Titulo VI. ______We have read and understood what is expected to successfully complete this course. Please return this portion to the Mr. Reininger by posted date

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