ANSC 310: FALL 2012
ANSC 310
MAN AND ANIMAL INTERACTION
FALL 2012
Instructor:
Ms. Samantha (Sam) Cunningham, Assistant Professor
B12 Knoblauch Hall
Office Phone: 298-1288
Email: s-cunningham@wiu.edu
Office Hours: M & W 11 to 12, Th 9 to 11, or by appointment
Class Time:
Lecture:
M, W, F
9 to 9:50pm
in 306 Knoblauch Hall
Recommended Text:
None.
Reference Text:
Contemporary Issues in Animal Agriculture, 3rd ed. (2004) Cheeke
Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social, and Industry Perspectives, 5th ed.
(2013) Damron
Additional Course Materials:
Any additional course materials may also be found online on Western Online:
www.westernonline.wiu.edu
Other Requirements:
Basic calculator
Prerequisite:
N/A
Additional Course Materials:
Any additional course materials may also be found online on Western Online.
Course Description:
Interaction of man with companion, domestic, and wild animals. Consideration of wide ranging
societal concerns including food production, companionship benefits, impact of wild animals in
urban and rural settings, animal and human disease risks, and animal welfare and rights issues.
Course Objective:
1.
Develop a basic understanding of the principles of animal health and wellbeing
2.
Consider the implications of animal behavior in our relationships with animals
3.
Examine social and moral issues related to the interaction of man and animals
Attendance:
Attendance and participation are important components of this course and are crucial for
learning. Attendance is expected and will be monitored at each class meeting. Students having
2 or fewer unexcused absences will be eligible for a curve at the end of the semester. Students
having 6 or more unexcused absences will have their final course grade reduced by a letter
grade at the end of the semester.
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Attendance cont’d:
If you anticipate an excused absence, notify me in advance, prior to an exam, quiz, or homework
due date, for example. Accepted excuses would include university related activities/events
personal health with a written excuse from a faculty advisor or a doctor’s note. All other
excuses will be handled at the discretion of the instructor. The student is responsible for any
missed information and/or class material, as well as making arrangements for making up any
missed work.
ADA Compliance:
In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
accommodations in the area of test and note-taking may be made for any student who notifies
the instructor of the need for accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to
bring such needs to my attention, as I am legally not permitted to inquire about the particular
needs of students. Furthermore, I would like also to request that students who may require
special assistance in emergency evacuations contact me as to the most appropriate procedures
to follow in such an emergency.
Academic Dishonesty:
Any violation of the Academic Dishonesty Policy in Student Handbook will result in an automatic
failure in the course. Plagiarism and cheating are areas of concern for the course. This course is
designated to enhance your writing and presentation skills within your academic area, not the
ability to copy thoughts and ideas.
Attention Education Majors:
The changes within the state certification requirements, which go into effect immediately
for all of those students who graduate in the spring 2012 and after, you are required to
receive a grade of a "C" or better in this course in order to meet these new requirements.
With the new university +/- grading system, receiving a "C-" or below will require you
to retake this course or find a substitute course to meet School of Agriculture graduation
requirements.
Class conduct:
Asking of questions and discussion of relevant information in and outside class is highly
encouraged; however, talking to neighbors, texting, sleeping, or studying for other courses
during class time will not be tolerated. Come to class ready for discussions (you will be called
upon).
NO CELL PHONES. If you have a cell phone that rings during class, you will automatically receive
an unexcused absence for that class meeting. If you have an emergency situation where you
need to have a cell phone on during class, let me know ahead of time. Cell phones, blackberries,
iPhones, or other electronic communication devices with built‐in calculators cannot be used for
exams and will not be tolerated; only actual calculators will be allowed.
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Course Grade:
3 Hour Exams
Final Exam
Participation*
Quizzes and homework
Presentation
35%
15%
10%
25%
15%
*Your attendance and participation is expected during class, guest lectures, and presentations
given by fellow students.
Grading Scale:
90 to 100
87 to 89
82 to 86
80 to 81
77 to 79
72 to 76
70 to 71
67 to 79
62 to 66
60 to 61
< 59
A
B+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Homework and Quizzes:
Late assignments will not be tolerated. Five points will be deducted for each day an assignment
is late. Quizzes will be held at the beginning of class randomly throughout the semester.
Homework 1: (Due Monday, September 17)
Homework 2: (Due Wednesday, October 10)
Homework 3: (Due Monday, October 22)
***INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
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Tentative Course Schedule
Aug
Sept
Oct
20 M
22 W
24 F
Introduction
Man and animal relationships
Types of diseases
27 M
29 W
31 F
Infectious disease model
Decreasing exposure to disease – Sanitation and disinfection
Guest – Rainbow Riders
03 M
05 W
07 F
NO CLASS – LABOR DAY
Decreasing exposure – Quarantine, isolation and biosecurity
Guest – Animal Health
10 M
12 W
14 F
Increasing immunity
Decreasing predisposing factors
Swine farm tour
17 M
19 W
21 F
General disease symptoms and diagnosis
Respiratory, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and parasitic diseases
Exam 1
24 M
26 W
28 F
Animal behavior - principles
Animal behavior – herding and handling
Beef farm tour
01 M
03 W
05 F
NO CLASS - BULL TEST
Animal behavior - herding and handling
Animal Behavior
08 M
10 W
12 F
Animal behavior – facility design
Animal behavior (School of Ag Career Fair)
NO CLASS – FALL BREAK
15 M
17 W
19 F
Animal rights and welfare issues
Animal rights and welfare issues
Animal Behavior
22 M
24 W
26 F
Animal rights and welfare issues
Guest
Exam 2
HOMEWORK 1 DUE
HOMEWORK 2 DUE
HOMEWORK 3 DUE
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Oct
Nov
29 M
31 W
02 F
Student presentations
Student presentations
Student presentations
05 M
07 W
09 F
Student presentations
Student presentations
Student presentations
12 M
14 W
16 F
Student presentations
Student presentations
Student presentations
19-23 NO CLASS THANKSGIVING BREAK
Dec
26 M
28 W
30 F
Student presentations
Student presentations
Student presentations
03 M
05 W
07 F
Student presentations
Student presentations
Student presentations
13 W
FINAL EXAM – 8 am
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Presentation:
As a group, you will develop a presentation covering a randomly, instructor assigned topic
pertaining to this course. Your goal will be to research the topic, develop a presentation, and
provide a lecture outline. Your group is responsible for submitting your presentation and
outline to the instructor 2 weeks before your presentation date and make any recommended
corrections and/or additions prior to your presentation. Any and all sources used must be cited.
Presentations must be done in Microsoft PowerpointTM According to the syllabus, in-class
presentations will begin on Monday, October 29.
Participation by all members in the group is critical for success. You will confidentially evaluate
all members of your group (and they will evaluate you). This peer evaluation will add or
subtract up to 20 points from the instructor base grade for the project. Unfavorable
evaluations of you by your group may result in you receiving a grade of “F” for the project. A
sample peer evaluation is attached.
Each group should also submit five typed questions and answers pertaining to the information
covered in the presentation at the time of the presentation. These questions may be used as
part of the final exam. All student PowerpointTM presentations will be posted to Western Online
for review prior to the final.
The attendance policy for student presentation days is the same policy stated previously in this
syllabus. Your attendance and participation in this class is critical to your grade, as 10% of the
course grade is based on participation.
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Group Presentation Member Evaluation
Fall 2012
Group Members for Presentation:
Do not put your name on this form. On a scale of 0 to 10 (0 = extremely poor, 10 = superior) rank
each member of your group, including yourself, for the following points:
Overall level of participation:
Contribution of ideas for project:
Ability to draw useful information from sources, references, etc.:
Willingness to work for success of your group:
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INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION
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Group Presentation Projects
Fall 2012
Members for Presentation:
Organization:
Thoroughness:
Presentation Aspects:
General Comments:
________ points out of 100