ANSC 422 – FALL 2012
ANSC 422
APPLIED NUTRITION
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:
Lab:
M&W
T
10 to 10:50am
10 to 11:50am
in 307 Knoblauch Hall
in 307 Knoblauch Hall
Recommended Text:
Livestock Feeds and Feeding, 5th ed. (2002) Kellems and Church
Reference Text:
Basic Animal Nutrition and Feeding, 5th ed. (2005) Pond, Church, Pond, and Schoknecht
Requirements:
Calculator
Additional Course Materials:
Any additional course materials may also be found online on Western Online:
www.westernonline.wiu.edu
Prerequisite:
ANSC 222 (Feeds and Feeding)
Course Description:
Basic chemical and physiological principles as they apply to the nutrition of ruminants and nonruminants. Consideration of common nutrition problems, feed additives, and growth stimulants
Course Objective:
1.
Review the fundamental principles of animal nutrition and their application to animal
feeding
2.
Consider more advanced concepts of animal nutrition especially as they effect the
economics of animal feeding
3.
Become familiar with experimental procedures in animal nutrition
ANSC 422 – FALL 2012
Attendance:
Attendance and participation are important components of this course, and are crucial for
learning. Attendance is expected and will be monitored at each lab and lecture 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.
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 and
personal health. Please submit notification in writing, i.e. a letter from a faculty sponsor 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 tollerated; only actual calculators will be allowed.
ANSC 422 – FALL 2012
Course Grade:
3 Hour Exams
Final Exam
Quizzes and homework
Project
Presentation
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
45%
15%
15%
10%
15%
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. Quiz dates are on the tentative course schedule and students will be provided notice.
Project:
The project parameters will be given during the first lab meeting.
Presentation:
The presentation parameters will be distributed separately from the syllabus.
***INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
ANSC 422 – FALL 2012
Tentative Course Schedule
Aug
Sep
20 M
21 Tu
22 W
Introduction and importance of nutrition
Lab 1 Project introduction
Non-ruminant review-digestive systems
27 M
28 Tu
29 W
Non-ruminant review-the nutrients
Lab 2 Start/set up project
Non-ruminant review-the nutrients
03 M
04 Tu
05 W
NO CLASS—LABOR DAY
Lab 3 Pastures and forages – grasses and legumes
Factors affecting nutrient requirements
10 M Ruminant review
11 Tu Lab 4 Project-on test
12 W Ruminant feeding and feedlot management
Oct
17 M
18 Tu
19 W
Ruminant feeding and feedlot management
Lab 5 Pastures and forages – alternative forages
Ruminant feeding and feedlot management
24 M
25 Tu
26 W
Exam 1
Lab 6 Feedlot calculations
Performance enhancement principles
01 M
02 Tu
03 W
NO CLASS Bull Test
NO LAB Bull Test
Performance enhancement – feed additives
Due - Draft of introduction and materials and methods sections
08 M
09 Tu
10 W
Altering rumen fermentation
Lab 7 Project 28-day results
School of Agriculture Career Fair (or lecture depending on time frame)
15 M
16 Tu
17 W
Altering rumen fermentation
Lab 8 Field Trip - Feedlot
Hormonal growth promotants
Due - Draft of results, discussion, and summary sections (28-day data)
and revisions of materials and methods sections
22 M
23 Tu
24 W
Alternative feeds
Lab 9 Team presentations
Specialty crops
29 M
30 Tu
31 W
Exam 2
Lab 10 Team Presentations
Swine intestinal bacteria
ANSC 422 – FALL 2012
Nov
05 M
06 Tu
07 W
Swine feed additives
Lab 11 Project 56-day results
Modern swine feeding
12 M
13 Tu
14 W
Modern swine feeding
Lab 12 Team Presentations
Modern swine feeding
Due – Complete final report with 56-day data
19-23 NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Dec
26 M
27 Tu
28 W
Horse feeding
Dog and Cat feeding
Horse feeding
03 M
04 Tu
05 W
Exam 3
Lab 14 Pastures and forages- TBA
Review for final
10 M
FINAL EXAM – 10 am
Students with an “A” in the course (and fewer than 2 unexcused absences) may choose
not to take the final exam.