Purdue University, Department of Animal Sciences
Course Information
Reproductive Management of Farm Animals
AS-435
Fall 2000
Instructors
Lecturer
Wayne L. Singleton
Room: LILY 3-229
765-494-4839
E-mail: wsinglet@purdue.edu
Teaching Assistants
Charlie Bormann
Cory Herr
LILY 3-208
LILY 3-237
765-496-6748
765-494-6748
bormannc@purdue.edu
herrc@purdue.edu
Fax: 765-494-9346
Course Objectives
1. Learn and practice skills required for assisted reproductive technologies such as
semen collection, semen evaluation, semen processing, semen preservation, estrus
control, estrus detection, insemination, pregnancy diagnosis and embryo transfer.
2. Learn how to apply the Animal Sciences disciplines such as nutrition, genetics,
physiology, animal behavior and health in a systems approach that will result in the
desired level of reproductive performance.
3. Learn how to use a systematic approach to troubleshooting lowered reproductive
performance in farm animals.
4. Explore career opportunities associated with reproductive technologies.
Testing and Grading
Grades will be determined from laboratory activities, class participation, hour exams,
quizzes, homework, class project and the final examination.
Many supplementary handouts will be used. Occasionally there may be a
discrepancy between handout material and that presented in lecture (i.e., temperature,
timing, etc.). Material presented in class will always take precedence for quiz or exam
answers. However, material or handouts may be used to create exam/quiz questions
(i.e., so read them).
Students wishing to have laboratory, quiz or exam papers regraded must submit
them on the same day on which the instructor returns them.
Approximate Point Allocations
Hour exams (2)
Final exam
Homework
Quizzes (4-5)
Individual Project (Portfolio)
Group project
Cow insemination
Laboratory participation
200
100
100
100
50
50
25
25
650
Quizzes will cover both lecture and lab material. Grades for homework will be
reduced 20% if turned in late (no exceptions). No reports will be accepted more than
one week late.
Final Grade
% of total points
Grade
92-100
A
85-91
B
78-84
C
69-77
D
< 69
F
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Class Attendance
Since considerable funds and effort have been invested in animals and equipment,
attendance at your scheduled lab is highly recommended. Unexcused absences will be
reflected in your lab participation points.
Many labs will meet outside or in farm buildings involving animal contact. Dress
appropriately and be prepared to get dirty. Boots and coveralls are highly
recommended whenever animal contact is involved.
Transportation to the laboratories scheduled at the ASREC will be provided. The
van will leave promptly at 9:30 AM from the ASTL.
Office Hours
Office hours will be scheduled upon demand. Students, especially those interested
in a career in AI or breeding herd management, are encouraged to schedule a visit
sometime during the semester.
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