Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee – February 2012
AGRI 1107: Introduction to Animal Science
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I. COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Animal Science
COURSE NUMBER: 1107
CATALOG PREFIX:
AGRI
II. PREREQUISITE(S): None
III. CREDIT HOURS: 4
LECTURE HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS: 1 (2 contact) OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introductory course in the selection, breeding, feeding, management, and
marketing of beef, sheep, swine, equine, and poultry. Emphasis placed on
livestock systems and current production technologies.
V. ADOPTED TEXT (S):
Scientific Farm Animal Production
10th Edition
R.E. Taylor and T.G. Field
Prentice Hall 2007
ISBN: 0-13-511149-8
VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Develop an understanding of the role, functioning, and trends of animal
agriculture
2. Develop and understanding of the major farm livestock breeds; their
contributions, characteristics, and outstanding qualities
3. Develop an understanding of the sound and proven management practices
employed to maximize farm livestock production and profit
4. Develop an understanding of the productive lifecycles of all farm livestock
5. Develop an understanding of the wide range of forages and feedstuffs
available for livestock feeding
6. Develop an understanding of the basics of ration balancing to meet an
animal’s daily nutrient requirements
7. Develop a basic understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and function of
animal digestive and reproductive tracts
8. Develop an understanding of the concepts of breeding and genetics of farm
livestock
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VII.
GRADING
Grades will be calculated as a percentage of the total points earned; according
to the Course Catalog:
Numerical equivalents are established for letter grades as follows:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Academic Honesty: See course catalog for policy. Academic honesty is
expected; acts of dishonesty will not be tolerated.
VIII. COURSE METHODOLOGY:
This course may use lecture, discussion, video, computer slide show, in and
out-of class assignments, work projects, research papers, and written exams as
appropriate to the course objectives.
IX. COURSE OUTLINE:
Introduction and Overview
Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Sheep
Goats
Swine
Poultry
Equine
Forages
Feedstuffs
Feed Rations
Digestive Physiology
Reproductive Physiology
Livestock Breeding Systems
Livestock Genetics
Meat Production and Science
SAMPLE Course Calendar:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Introduction and Overview of Animal Agriculture
Beef Cattle
Dairy
Sheep
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Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Goats
Exam #1
Swine
Poultry
Equine
Forages
Feedstuffs
Exam #2
Feed Rations
Reproductive Physiology
Livestock Genetics
Livestock Breeding Systems
Meat Production and Science
Final Exam (Exam #3)
X. OTHER REQUIRED BOOKS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:
Other resources may be required as the term progresses and will be announced or
given in class
XI. EVALUATION:
Knowledge of content is evaluated by various methods at the discretion of the
instructor. All exams are comprehensive. Quizzes may be given at the
instructor’s discretion. Make-up exams and quizzes will not be permitted.
Sample Grading Scale:
5 “pop” quizzes
Laboratory manual
Research paper
Midterm Exam #1
Midterm Exam #2
Final Exam
XII.
10%
10%
10%
20%
20%
30%
SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Students will be required to complete written exams at times designated in the
Course Schedule. Students are required to participate in all class activities.
Students may withdraw from classes according to the schedule in the student
handbook. Withdrawal from classes may affect the student’s financial aid.
See the FEE SCHEDULE section of the College Catalog for the policy on
refunds and financial aid.
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XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
CLASSROOM CONDUCT: Civility in the classroom is very important. As
professionals, we expect students to conduct themselves in a courteous and
respectful manner. Disruptive, rude, sarcastic, obscene or disrespectful
speech or behavior have a negative impact on everyone and will not be
tolerated.
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others.
Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work,
or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work
may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities
Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.