Winter 2004
WWCC COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE:
Livestock Production
DEPT. PREFIX:
AGPR
NUMBER OF CREDITS:
COURSE NUMBER:
5
PREREQUISITES, IF ANY:
CLASS HOURS PER WEEK:
None
GENERAL ED. CORE CLASS:
YES
X NO
LOCATION (Main Campus; CLK; WSP):
DIVISION:
Scientific Farm Animal Production, 8th Edition
INSTRUCTOR NAME:
Michael Moramarco
OFFICE LOCATION:
1207
CAMPUS PHONE:
527-4223
8:30 - 9:30 Daily
LATEST OUTLINE REVISION:
COURSE TOPICS:
VoTech
Main Campus
NAME OF TEXTBOOK:
OFFICE HOURS:
110
01/04
See attached outline
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course designed as an overview of the livestock industry covering
animal products for consumers, biological principles, and management practices.
5
TYPE OF INSTRUCTION USED IN THIS COURSE: (e.g., lecture, lecture/lab, clinical, competency
based, field trips, TV or other)
Lecture, Field Trips, Video
EVALUATION DEVICES:
See attached outline
ATTENDANCE POLICY: For every class session missed, 3 points will be deducted.
TESTING POLICY: Weekly quizzes; 1 mid-term and 1 final
HOMEWORK POLICY: When assigned, a due date will be designated and late homework will not
be accepted.
GRADING POLICY:
See attached outline
OTHER SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION: Labs and field trips cannot be made up if
missed. Unauthorized use of resources will be reported to the Dean of Instruction.
LEARNING OUTCOMES EXPECTED OF STUDENTS AT THE COMPLETION OF THIS
COURSE:
The student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Understand the animal contributions to the human needs;
Marketing;
Identify and describe productions schemes;
Discuss management procedures within productions schemes and
Understand and describe the life-cycle biological principles.
Winter 2004
Walla Walla Community College
Course Outline
Agricultural Science 110: Livestock Production
Instructor: Michael Moramarco
Course Identifier:
AGPR 110
Title:
Livestock Production
Credits:
5
Catalog Description: This course is designed as an overview of the livestock industry covering animal
products for consumers, biological principles, and management practices.
Prerequisites:
None
Instructor Contact:
Office Hours: 8:30-9:20 a.m.; Room 1207; Phone: 527-4223
Class Hours per Week: 5
Teaching Format:
Lecture, Field Trips, Videos
Locations:
Main Campus, Technology Center, Room 1107A
Textbook:
Hall
Scientific Farm Animal Production, Taylor/Field, 2004 8th Edition, Prentice
Course Objectives/Outcomes: Upon completion of the class, the student will be able to:
1.
Understand the animal contributions to human needs.
2.
Discuss the market classes and grades of farm animals.
3.
Understand the principles of genetics and physiology involved in animal
reproduction.
4.
Identify and describe the production characteristics of the major breeds
and apply these to programs and specific production schemes necessary
for maximum economic return.
5.
Recognize and discuss the management procedures within specific
production schemes for each of the species of farm animals.
Course Topics:
1.
The Livestock Industry - Chapter 1, 2
2.
Livestock Products - Chapters 3, 9
3.
Livestock Processing & Market Classes – Chapters 8, 9
4.
Genetics and Reproduction - Chapters 10, 14
5.
Nutrients, Digestion, Absorption & Requirements - Chapters 15, 17
6.
Growth and Development - Chapter 18
7.
Lactation - Chapter 19
8.
Adaptation to the Environment - Chapter 20
9.
Animal Health - Chapter 21
10.
Beef Production - Chapters 25, 26
11.
Dairy Production - Chapters 27, 28
12.
Swine Production - Chapters 29, 30
13.
Sheep Production - Chapters 31, 32
Evaluation Devices: Class attendance and participation are integral to passing this course. Quizzes
will
be given on a weekly basis. Quizzes will not be comprehensive, but will cover
only
the material since the last quiz. Exams: Two 100-point exams, a mid-term and a
final, will be given. These exams will be comprehensive, covering all material
since the beginning of the quarter. When homework is assigned, a due date will be
designated, late homework will not be accepted. Labs and field trips cannot be
made up if missed. Grade average will be computed on the basis of total possible
points. Letter grades will be earned according to the following:
>90.0% = A
80.0% - 89.9% = B
70.0 - 79.9% = C
60.0% - 69.0% = D
< 60.0% = F
Instructor reserves the right to curve the grade.
Latest Outline Revision: 01/04
NOTICE: During periods of assessment or any other time prescribed by the instructor, students are
expected to complete their work, without any unauthorized resources, to the best of their ability.
Violators will be reported to the Dean of Students and subject to the Rules of Conduct and Procedures
of Enforcement.