Animal Technology / Advanced Animal Science Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs. Towe
Email: nikki.towe@allen.kyschools.us
Course Descriptions:
Animal Technology: Animal Technology instruction concentrates on the advanced production practices and current
biotechnological applications of one or more species of farm animals, based on the local community needs. Hands-on
experiences will be emphasized. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications. Leadership
development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience
program.
Advanced Animal Science: Introduces students to an analysis of genetics, reproductive physiology, growth and
development, nutrition and digestive physiology, anatomy, meat science, animal classification, current issues and
overviews of the dairy, poultry, equine, beef, sheep, swine, and aquaculture industries. Content may be enhanced by
utilizing appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will
be expected to have an agricultural experience program.
Class Requirements:
 Notebooks/Pocket Folders
 Pencil or Pen EVERYDAY: DON’T COME TO CLASS WITHOUT ONE!
 Tests are scantron: You must have a #2 pencil for all tests
 Completion of SAE Records
 Completion of Specialty Projects. (SAE Presentation, Projects, etc)
 Students must make-up work and submit for a grade.
 Submit all assignments on time. NO LATE WORK will be accepted. Make-up work will be given a deadline, and
should be submitted on time.
Assessments:
 Completed projects & writings will be graded based on a scoring guide or rubric.
 Unit tests or appropriate assessment will be given at the end of each unit.
 Tests are scantron: You must have a #2 pencil for all tests
 SAE Presentation and Records are mandatory
Grades: Schedule and Quantity of Points Subject to Change!
Syllabus Signature
100 points
Judging Exercises
SAE plan
200 points
Special Projects
Anatomy quiz
50 points
Impromptu Speech
Units Tests 8 X 100 pts
800 points
Quizzes 25 points X 12
Midterm
100 points
Final
SAE RECORDS
400 points
Participation & Daily Activities
100 points
50 points
100 points
300 points
100 points
500 points
Your FINAL will consist of a Presentation over your SAE for 300 points!
Topics:
Agriculture Literacy, Technology, Safety, Communications, Genetics, Reproduction, Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Goat,
& Poultry industries, rations, digestion, equine science, & animal health
Consequences:
I follow the handbook closely with disciplinary actions. Failure to demonstrate appropriate behavior at school
or during trips will result in missing special occasions such as field trips or extra-curricular opportunities.
Rules & Expectations
1. Be prepared for class
2. NO cell phones
3. Clean-up after yourself
4. NO Horseplay & No Throwing Objects
5. NO food, drinks, or tobacco products (only water)
6. Do not line up at the door before the bell rings
7. Be Respectful
8. Honor Due dates
9. Be on-time
Attendance:
 Tests and Quizzes may be “made –up” with excused absences. (See handbook)
 It is your responsibility to get missed notes and turn-in work!
 You have one day to make-up work for every one excused absence.
Participation:
 It is essential for you to participate in class. You will receive grades for participation. We will be doing lots of
activities, so please participate. It makes the class a fun experience!
Special Notes: The Agriculture Curriculum is based upon three entities:
Agricultural Experience Programs.
 We will be busy looking at all aspects of the industry. Enjoy!
FFA, Ag. Education & Supervised
Objectives: Animal Technology
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Demonstrate employability and social skills relative to the career cluster
Utilize proper breeding management principles and techniques in the livestock industry
Utilize proper housing/handling principles and techniques in the livestock industry
Utilize proper feeds/feeding principles and techniques in the livestock industry
Demonstrate proper sanitation/health management principles and techniques in the livestock industry.
Utilize proper marketing principles and techniques used in the livestock industry
Apply biotechnology to the livestock industry and relate impact of animal agriculture to the environment
Utilize various animal husbandry practices in the livestock industry
Utilize advanced principles and techniques of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, and specialty animal management
Maintain records on supervised agricultural experience program and be able to summarize and analyze results in making financial
decisions
Utilize activities of FFA as an integral component of course content and leadership development
Apply science, math and communication skills within the technical content
Objectives: Advanced Animal Science
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Explain the domestication of livestock species and the subsequent impacts of human actions on these animal species
Describe the national and international livestock industries including major producers, trends over time, economic importance,
contributions to humanity and essential components
Classify livestock using taxonomy, breed, purity, and market characteristics and be able to discuss the origin of the various classes.
Explain the genetic basis of heredity and discuss the manipulation of that system in the creation of improved livestock
Describe the growth and development of mammalian and avian livestock species from conception through birth or hatching, including
sex cells, embryonic, and fetal stages
Diagram the male and female mammalian reproductive tracts and discuss the processes of gamete to genesis, fertilization, gestation, and
parturition and lactation.
Diagram the various digestive systems of livestock species and explain the major fermentative and biochemical processes which occur
there and support all bodily functions
Define nutrient, list the nutrient groups, explain their functions and explain how feeds are balanced to meet nutrient requirements of
animals
Discuss the creation of meat and dairy products from livestock, including the natural fermentative processing involved
Describe the aquaculture industry, including nutrient and carbon dioxide management, cultural systems and important species
Differentiate among the beef, dairy, swine, sheep, equine, poultry and aquaculture industries including management practices, production
systems, end products and major regions of production in the U.S. and the world
Maintain records on supervised agricultural experience programs and be able to summarize and analyze results in making financial
decisions
Utilize activities of FFA as an integral component of course content and leadership development
Apply science, math and communication skills within the technical content
Animal Technology/ AP. Animal Science
Syllabus Contract
Mrs. Towe
Agreement/Contract
Name of Student: ___________________________________
Name of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________
I, ___________________________, the parent of _____________________ have read the course
syllabus and understand all the terms and conditions for my child to enroll in this class.
I, ___________________________, (student) have read the course syllabus and understand all the
terms and conditions for enrolling in this class. I agree to abide by the class rules and expectations.
I understand that Agricultural classes involve FFA, Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs,
and Agricultural Education. My child will need to form some type of project and keep records
during this semester. He or She will give a presentation over the project at the end of the semester.
More information will follow in the upcoming days.
Parent Signature: ______________________________
Date: ___________
Student Signature: _____________________________
Date: ___________