LACTATION BIOLOGY
ANIMAL SCIENCE 337
Spring Semester, 2016
11:00 – 12:15 T-Th
0105 Curtiss
Instructors:
• Dr. “Leo” Timms, 123 Kildee Hall, 294-4522, 515-2917371(cell), 232-5058 (home) , ltimms@iastate.edu
• Dr. Howard Tyler, 123A Kildee, 294-6434,
htyler@iastate.edu
• Emily Davis, 651-249-9416, emdavis@iastate.edu
• Logan Goff, 563-260-4660, lpgoff@iastate
• Aislinn Pomfret, 715-441-8097, apomfret @iastate.edu
“Leo” Timms
• Animal Science / College of Vet Med
• 60% extension, 40% teaching, 0% Res
• Lots of extension / research/ teaching
• I team taught this at ISU / Madison!
• I’ll try to stay ahead of you!
• I don’t know everything! (but I’ll find it)
• I have an open door policy (when I’m in!)
• I’m excited and interactive!
How many of you have had?
WANT TO LACTATE?•
Drink
Biology
Root Beer?
• Reproduction
BAKE
• Biochemistry
CHOCOLATE • Endocrinology
CHIP
• Physiology
COOKIES?
• Immunology
• Histology
EAT?
• Other - ology?
Course objectives:
1. Understand the development, morphology,
physiology, biochemistry, and immunology
mammary glands of
many representative species!!!!!!!
2. Understand chemical & biological properties
and functional importance of lacteal
secretions, and milk synthesis and secretion.
3. Contemporary issues assoc. with lactation
4. Have fun while learning! Interactive!
References:
• Textbook: (recommended, not required) :
Lactation and the Mammary Gland. R.
Michael Akers. 2002. Iowa State Press.
~$75 ($60 used). Available at both book stores.
• Lactation Biology Website (AnS 308
University of Illinois): required.
• Other references: (available in my office or
305 Kildee)
Lactation. 1985. Larson.
Encyclopedia of Dairy Sciences (2002)
Course materials:
Under AS 337 class in computer lab
\\Lab-server3.ansci.iastate.edu\anslab\Class\AnS337
*** lecture notes (powerpoints)
(print these out before class: 6/page)
(greyscale: scale to fit paper)
* U of IL An Sci 308 Lactation website
• Handouts / other materials distributed in
class
WHAT IS
YOUR
FAVORIT
E
MAMMAL?
WHAT IS
YOUR
FAVORITE
MAMMAL?
PROJECTS:
1. 5 page paper (double spaced) on any aspect of
lactation in any species but dairy cattle. Paper
must contain 5 references. (Logan)
Paper due : Thurs. Mar. 10, 2016 (midnight)!
• Topics due to me by: February 12, 2016
“(in person)”
2. Magical Minutes: based on paper 20% of grade:
2-3 minute oral presentation! (Aislinn)
CLASS SCHEDULE
• Magical minutes of mammals
* 2-3 minute oral presentation
* highlights from your paper
* Formal presentation (powerpoints)
7-9/day : last 25 min of class: during
late March-April (A-Z)
PROJECTS:
3. Lactation ethics discussions/ debates: Students
will be assigned to groups of 6-8. Two groups will
be assigned to each topic ( one pro / one con).
Leo et. al (start building your team)
EACH GROUP
• 2 page position paper (bullets /ref) Due 4/30
• 5-8 minute oral presentation (everyone)*
• Q and A*
* (final exam slot) Mon May 2 9:45-11:45
PROJECTS:
4. Current Events or Lactation topic
• Each student: 2X/semester (assigned)
• Find a lactation current event (preferred)
or lactation topic or fact (be creative)
• Send site / topic to Dr. Timms / Emily
• Bring topic to class: 2-3 min. to present
• Your name / article title/ article site/ synopsis
Exams:
• 3 exams
• February 9
• March 29
• April 21
• not comprehensive
• review sessions 1-2 nights before ex. 7 pm 104 K
• Where are my old exams???
•
Quizzes: Eight (8) (see syllabus) (drop one)
Grading/evaluation:
• Total course is worth 675 points:
- Exams: 100 points apiece or 300 points.
- Paper: 125 points (20% oral – 25 pt.)
- Ethics: 100 points (70% group, 30% ind.)
- Quizzes: 80 or more points
- Current events / lactation facts (2): 50 pt total
• Extra credit ditties!
• Class participation: PRICELESS! ( But worth
points!)
** EXTRA CREDIT **
• Multiple problems/ searches over the
semester (5-6)
- you will work but you will learn!
- will help on exams and grades!
 90-100 points
 “Gravy” points after your grade
CLASS SCHEDULE
• Only proposed so may vary a little
• You can read it on your own!
• Before class this Thurs: on your own
- U of Illinois: An Sci 308 Website
- linked from AS337 in computer lab
- peruse site; print and study intro / terms!
“ Beginning module: Part 6: DEFINITIONS”
• Ethics discussions: During final exam slot!
Mon. May 2 9:45 – 11:45am
Quiz 1: This Thursday
•
Assignment
• Get on Illinois Laction Website
• Become familiar with topics
• Surf / navigate the site
• Beginning module: Page 6
• Definitions!! This is the quiz!!!!
CURRENT
EVENTS /
LACTATION
TOPIC/FACTS
HAVE A
GREAT WEEK!