University of Minnesota AnSc 1101: Introductory Science, Term Year Instructors: Dr. Tony Seykora, 225B Haecker Hall, 612-624-3448, [email protected] Kyle Rozeboom, 225E Haecker Hall, 612-624-7497, [email protected] (Beef, , Goats) Office Hours: Students are always welcome. Arrange time with instructors. Text: Damron, W.S. Introduction to Animal Science; Global, Biological, Social, and Industry Perspectives, 5th Edition – available at the St. Paul Campus Library (McGrath Library) reserve desk. Can check out for 2 hours at a time – no overnight. Handouts: Course packet from the bookstore. Course Description: Introduction to animal science with emphasis on fundamental concepts of physiology, nutrition, animal breeding and management as they apply to production systems of , poultry and companion . Objectives: 1. To stimulate an interest and appreciation as to how scientific principles are applied to animal agriculture and companion animal care. 2. To give students an appreciation of the global, biological, social, and industry perspectives of animal science. 3. To introduce production systems of livestock, poultry, and other animals. 4. To give an understanding of the ethical responsibilities that society has to livestock and companion animals. 5. To give students additional confidence and experience in techniques. 6. To give the students the ability to recognize the different breeds of animals. 7. Students will master a body of knowledge and mode of inquiry. Class Procedure: Lecture meets 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Ruttan Hall B45. Please be on time. Do not pack up until excused. Side conversations among students will not be tolerated. Calculators are needed for the genetics and nutrition sections. Laptops and cell phones are not allowed to be used during class. Get class notes from a classmate if you miss class. Exams: Exams must be taken when scheduled unless the student has made prior arrangements to take it at a different time. Points may be deducted if a make-up exam must be given without an excused absence. One hand written 4 x 6 note card (both sides) may be used by students for all exams, including the final. The note card may not be photocopied, computer generated or two pages stapled or glued together. It must be in your own handwriting. The note card is not a substitute for studying and knowing the material. Assignments: Homework relative to the reading assignments are posted on Moodle one week prior to the due date and usually valued at 10 pts. Points will be deducted for late assignments according to the following schedule: Entered into Moodle less than 12 hours after due date: 1 point 1 day until assignment is discussed in class: 2 points After assignment is discussed in class: no credit Unless Moodle goes down, technology problems are not an excuse for being late. Do not enter homework late and claim it was on time. It is okay for students to study together and compare answers on homework assignments. It is not okay for one student to copy the paper of another. Labs: It is expected that all students will attend labs. Points will be assigned to work in most labs. Make-up sessions for missed labs for which students had excused absences will be announced after semester break. Make-ups for full credit will only be allowed for excused absences which include illness (with note from doctor), university sponsored events (athletics, competitions, conventions), funerals and family emergencies (must detail), and other absences pre-approved. Grading: Approximate points Genetics exam 65 points Homework assignments 75 points Physiology exam 70 points Lab assignments 130 points Nutrition quizzes and exercises 70 points Class assignments / participation 5 points Exam - Horses, Sheep, Swine, Lamoids 75 points Total 630 points Final Exam – 100 points from April 8 to May 10th + 20 points breed ID + 20 points from previous exams. >91%, A; 88-91%, A-; 86-87%, B+; 83-85%, B; 80-82%, B-; 77-79%, C+; 73-76, C; 70-72%, C-; 67-69%, D+; 60-66%, D; <60%, F Last year the average student dropped 3 percentage points when the final exam grade was added so study hard for the final. Cheating: Academic dishonesty is not tolerated in this course. Penalties for cheating include lowering the course grade and reporting the student(s) to the college office. Both “taking” and “giving” improper assistance constitutes academic dishonesty – even if it is passive in nature such as not covering your exam when you know someone is looking. Students that do not keep their eyes focused on their own exams will be asked to sit in the front row or leave. Bio-security for Labs: Clothes, including boots, should be clean when you come to animal labs. No open toed shoes. Do not wear clothes that have been worn around livestock without first laundering them. For labs where we are working with animals, expect that you may get dirty. Students should not have contact with other swine within 24 hours of the swine lab. If this is unavoidable, students will be given an alternative assignment. Wash your hands and clothing after labs in which we work with livestock In this course we adhere to other university policies relative to harassment, disabilities, student conduct, etc. which can be found at http://policy.umn.edu/education/syllabusrequirements.

Tentative Class Schedule – Spring 2016 January 20 Introduction Wed. or Thu. Lab – Animal Care and Restraint, W: ABLMS125; Th: Haecker Hall 365 22 Genetics 25 Genetics 27 Genetics and market livestock evaluation Wed. or Thu. Lab – Beef barn – evaluate steers and Barn – dehorn heifers 29 Genetics February 1 Genetics 3 Genetics Wed. or Thu. Lab – Meat and Carcass Evaluation, Haecker Hall 365 5 Genetics 8 Physiology

10 Genetics Exam

Wed. or Thu. Lab – Reproduction, Haecker Hall 365

12 Physiology

15 Physiology

17 Physiology

Wed. or Thu. Lab – Dairy Products, Haecker Hall 365

19 Physiology

22 Nutrition

24 Physiology Exam

Wed. or Thu. Lab – Nutrition, Haecker Hall 365

26 Nutrition

29 Nutrition

2 Nutrition March Wed. or Thu. Lab – Dairy barn – dairy lab

4 Nutrition

7 Horse

9 Nutrition Exam

Wed. or Thu. Lab – Horse lab – Haecker Hall 365

11 Horse

Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break 21 Swine 23 Swine

Wed. or Thu. Lab - Swine , Swine Barn

25 Swine

28 Sheep and Goats - Kyle Rozeboom

30 Sheep and Goats - Kyle Rozeboom April Wed. or Thu. Lab – Sheep - Beef Barn 1 Beef - Kyle Rozeboom

4 Beef - Kyle Rozeboom

6 Exam: Swine, Horses, Sheep and Goats

Wed. or Thu. Lab – Training dairy heifers and beef lab: Beef Barn

8 Beef - Kyle Rozeboom

11 Lamoids Beef - Kyle Rozeboom

13 Dairy

Wed. or Thu. Lab – Clipping heifers and training Heifers: Beef Barn 15 Dairy

18 Dairy 20 Dairy Wed. or Thu. Lab – work on heifers at Beef Barn Thursday Showmanship Contest and Hog Roast at Livestock Arena: 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. 22 Rabbits 25 Pet and Companion Animals – Marshall Stern 27 Poultry Wed. or Thu. Lab – Poultry, Poultry Barn 29 Poultry May 2 Poultry 4 Pet and Companion Animals Wed. or Thu. Lab – Freeze brand heifers, Beef Barn 6 Pet and Companion Animals Final Exam 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 10 in Ruttan Hall B45 An alternative time for the Final Exam is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7. .