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 _______________________________ 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. a:Teaching#2/crse info