ANSC 1676/SAAS 276: Introduction to Companion Animal Mgmt.
Spr 2015
Instructor:
Dr. Amy Safran (amy.safran@uconn.edu)
George White 204; 860-486-3376
Office hours: M 10-11am; R 1-2pm
Meeting times: M 2:30-3:20pm Austin 108
W 2:30-4:25pm Austin 108
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Joseline Raja (joseline.raja@uconn.edu)
Optional Text: Companion Animals: Their Biology, Care, Health, and Management 2nd Edition
K.L. Campbell and J.R. Campbell 2009
ISBN: 978-0-13-504-767-5
Course Objectives:
1. Describe the nutrition, anatomy, genetics, reproduction and care of various companion animals.
2. Discuss and evaluate ethical or current issues regarding companion animals.
3. Describe examples, incidence and occurrence of zoonotic diseases.
4. At some point during the semester, visit and/or volunteer at an animal shelter OR attend a
companion animal show. Write a one-page paper summarizing your experience and reflecting
on how this relates to what you have learned in this course. Please hand in when completed,
otherwise due by April 29th.
Student Evaluation: (Assignments must be completed on time to receive full credit)
Shelter/show reflection paper
50 pts (10%)
Letter grade conversion:
Discussion assignments (8)
160 pts (31%)
A ≥92
C 72-75.9
2 Hour-exams, Final exam* (100 pts each) 300 pts (59%)
A- 89-91.9
C- 69-71.9
Total
510 pts
B+ 86-88.9
D+ 66-68.9
B 82-85.9
D 62-65.9
* Final exam will be cumulative.
B- 79-81.9
D- 59-61.9
C+ 76-78.9
F <59
Make-ups: Make-up exams will only be allowed for students who have informed me prior to an exam
of an absence due to serious illness or personal difficulty. For a discounted grade, assignments may
be handed in late only if I have not returned corrected papers to the class.
Questions/Concerns: Students wishing to ask questions outside of class are encouraged to visit my
office during office hours, make an appointment or stay after class to speak with me. Otherwise, please
email any questions or concerns.
Special Considerations/Needs: The Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at UConn provides
accommodations and services for qualified students with disabilities. If you have a documented
disability for which you wish to request academic accommodations and have not contacted the CSD,
please do so as soon as possible. The CSD is located in Wilbur Cross, Room 204 and can be reached
at (860) 486-2020 or at csd@uconn.edu. Detailed information regarding the accommodations process
is also available on their website at www.csd.uconn.edu.
Academic Honesty: Academic misconduct will not be permitted in any form and is a violation of the
University of Connecticut Student Code. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, copying
or sharing answers on exams, quizzes or assignments; plagiarism; and having someone else do your
work for you. To access the full document follow this link:
http://www.audit.uconn.edu/doc/codeofconduct.pdf
Use of Electronic Devices: Cell phones, and other electronics are to be turned off and put away
during class. Laptops/tablets will be allowed during lecture for note-taking only.
HuskyCT: Syllabus, assignments, and lecture notes will be posted on the course website through
HuskyCT. Please see additional materials there, such as other pertinent university policies, as well.
ANSC 1676/SAAS 276: Introduction to Companion Animal Mgmt.
Date
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Topic
W
What is a companion animal? Domestication (CH 1, 3)
M
Anatomy and Physiology (of mammals CH 10)
W
Anatomy and Physiology & Discussion Assignment 1
M
Nutrition (CH 9)
W
Nutrition & Discussion Assignment 2
M
Reproduction (CH 11)
W
Reproduction & Discussion Assignment 3
M
Genetics
W
Genetic Diseases (CH 15, 17, 18) & Discussion Assignment 4
M
Responsible pet ownership (CH 26)
W
Exam 1
M
Chinchilla visit – Rebecca Pond
W
Noranne Nielson – Mansfield Animal Shelter
M
Health and Disease – Dr. Sandra Bushmich, DVM
W
Parrot visit – Bob and Barb Cosgrove, CT Parrot Society
Spring Break
M
Birds - “Parrot Confidential” (PBS Nature video; CH 5)
W
Pet First Aid – Christine Martin (CH 18)
M
Aquarium Fish & Discussion Assignment 5
W
Hunting/Show dog visit – Dr. Thomas Hoagland (Meet in RH arena)
M
Reptile visit – Dr. Kurt Schwenk
W
Exam 2
M
Therapy Dogs – Allison Sloane
W
Human-Pet interaction (CH 24) & Discussion Assignment 6
M
Geriatrics
W
Reptiles & Discussion Assignment 7
M
Exotic pets
W
One Health & Discussion Assignment 8
Final Exam week (Final exam date TBD)
Spr 2015