Introduction to Animal Science Tentative Course Syllabus Fall 2009
Course Number: ANS 121 Credits: 4 (3 hours lecture/2 hours lab) Instructor: Rick Klampe Office: ST 214 Office Hours: MWHF 10-11 Phone: 541-917-4771 or by appointment Email: [email protected]
Text: Scientific Farm Animal Production by Taylor and Field
Course Objectives: This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the vast field of animal science. Students will be exposed to common breeds and production issues in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, and Horses. In addition, an overview of Reproduction, Nutrition, Behavior and current issues will be discussed.
Date Topic Assigned Reading Sept. 28 Introduction, Syllabus, Grading 29 Lab Orientation- 30 Livestock Terms Oct. 2 Role of Animal Agriculture Chapters 1 & 2
5 Dairy Breeds and Anatomy Chapter 27 6 Lab- Visit Dairy 7 Dairy Industry Chapters 5 & 28 9 Conclude Dairy Industry
12 Sheep Breeds and Anatomy Chapter 31 13 Lab- Visit Sheep Producer 14 Sheep Management Chapter 32 16 Conclude Sheep Management
19 Swine Breeds and Anatomy Chapter 29 20 Lab- Visit Swine Operation 21 Swine Management Chapter 30 23 Midterm I
26 Beef Breeds and Anatomy Chapter 25 27 Lab- Visit Beef Operation 28 Beef Management Chapter 26 30 Finish Beef & Group Presentation Finalized
Nov. 2 Meat Science 3 Lab- Visit Meat Lab 4 Market Grades and Classifications Chapter 8 6 Meat By Products Chapter 7
9 Horse Breeds and Anatomy Chapter 33 10 Lab- Horse Facility 11 No Class- Veterans Day 13 Horse Industry Chapter 34
16 NO CLASS
17 Lab- 18 Midterm II 20 Reproduction Chapter 10
23 Finish Reproduction
24 Nutrition Chapters 15 & 16 25 Finish Nutrition 27 No Class- Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 30 Animal Behavior and/or Presentations Dec. 1 Presentations 2 Presentations 4 Finish Presentations & Review for Final
FINAL EXAMINATION Wednesday December 9th 10:00-11:50am
Grading : Two Midterms 200 Five Quizzes 100 Five Lab Reports 200 One Final Exam 150 Presentation 100 TOTAL 750 points
Final grades will be EARNED based on the following:
A = 90% of the highest point total in class. B = 80% of the highest point total in class. C = 70% of the highest point total in class. D = 60% of the highest point total in class. F = < 60% of the highest point total in class.
Grading Guidelines:
1. There will be 6 unannounced quizzes that CANNOT BE MADE UP FOR ANY REASON. The low score will be dropped and top 5 counted. 2. It is the student=s responsibility to obtain class notes or other material that was missed.
3. Quiz or exam material will come from class lectures, handouts, labs and assigned readings. The final exam will be comprehensive.
4. Lab reports will be due in class the Friday after lab. If you did not attend the lab, then you cannot do a lab report. Late reports will be accepted will a 10 point deduction for each day late. All reports will be typed and double spaced and include a cover page. See handout for other specifics.
5. Incomplete Policy: In completes will be given in the event a student completes the majority of the course work, but for some valid reason, misses a portion of the class. Before an incomplete will be given, the student must sign a contract with the instructor stating how and when the work is to be made up. The awarding of an incomplete is at the discretion of the instructor.
6. Y Grades. The Y grade means Ano basis@ for a grade. In this class, a Y grade will be given only under the following circumstances: A. A registered student that has never attended class. B. A registered student stops attending class in the first two weeks of the term.
You have until Friday of the seventh week (November 13, 2009) to drop a class with out a grade penalty. If dropping the class puts you below 12 credits and you are on financial aid, you may lose your financial aid. If you fail to drop by November 13, 2009, and do not fall into either category A or B, you will receive a letter grade in this course.
7. Use of cell phones during class- Each student will get one warning, after that there will be a 25 point deduction for each infraction.
Disability Services Statement
Students who may need accommodations due to documented disabilities, who have medical information which the instructor should know, or who need special arrangements in an emergency, should speak with the instructor during the first week of class. If you have not accessed services and think you may need them, please contact Disability Services at 541-917-4789.