Manvel High School
Course Syllabus
Livestock Production
Mrs. Courtney Webb
Manvel High School
19601 Hwy. 6
Manvel, Texas 77578
Phone: (281) 245- 2232 ext. 5169
Email: ccates@alvinisd.net
Room D119
Conference: 6th Period (12:57-1:50)
Course Description:
Students will gain technical knowledge and skills to prepare for careers in the
field of animal science and livestock management. Students will explore nutrition,
reproduction, health, and management of livestock and poultry. This course will study
such topics as: common livestock and poultry breeds; internal and external anatomies;
evaluation of livestock; feeds and feeding techniques; breeding advancements; and
management skills.
Materials:
2 Inch, 3 ring binder with pockets
Spiral Notebook
Pen or pencil
* NOTE- this binder will be kept in the classroom at all times and will count for
a grade throughout the semester.
Classroom Rules and Expectations:
1. All students will come to class prepared and on time.
2. The teacher will dismiss the class, not the bell. No lining up at the door before
bell rings. Mrs. Webb’s BIGGEST pet peeve.
3. Students will not sleep in class.
4. Profanity will not be tolerated.
5. Be respectful of everyone; peers, teachers, guest speakers.
6. Be engaged in the lesson and activities.
Tutorials:
Must be scheduled by appointment with Mrs. Webb
Homework Policy:
Most assignments or projects given in class, students will have class time to
complete. If a student does not complete the work then it becomes homework and will
be due the following class day. All work turned in late will be subjected to the district
policy on late work.
Late Work Policy:
The assignment is considered late if it is not turned in at the time it is due. All late
work will receive a grade penalty. The following table reflects the maximum percentage
of the possible grade the student is to receive for late assignments, at the high school
level.
One day late………………………..80%
Two days late……………………...70%
Three days or more………………..no credit
Grading Policy:
Daily work- 45%
Tests- 40%
Class Participation-15%
Course Outline:
1st Nine Weeks Topics
The Livestock Industry
Anatomy, Physiology, Feeding, and Nutrition
2nd Nine Weeks Topics
Animal Breeding
Beef Cattle
3rd Nine Weeks Topics
Swine
Sheep and Goats
4th Nine weeks Topics
Poultry
Dairy
Rabbits
To receive a Quality grade, you must do Quality work!!!