AGRI 120 Science of Animal Husbandry

Fundamental concepts of animal husbandry and its foundation in the science of animal production; introduction to the technical subject matter of animal production.

Credits

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Corequisite

Requires concurrent enrollment in AGRI 120L

AGRI 120Science of Animal Husbandry

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I. General Information

Department

Agriculture Academic

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Corequisite Narrative

Requires concurrent enrollment in AGRI 120L

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

Fundamental concepts of animal husbandry and its foundation in the science of animal production; introduction to the technical subject matter of animal production.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Provide an overview of the role animals play in the agricultural industry in the production of food and fiber
  • Recognize and describe behavioral principles of safe and humane livestock handling
  • Identify and describe common animal husbandry practices used in the safe and efficient management of various livestock species.
  • Compare and contrast intensive and extensive livestock production systems for common livestock species.
  • Develop a livestock management plan for a given species that addresses the following: facilities design, waste management, feeding and nutrition, breeding and genetics, veterinary care and oversight, and vaccination and antibiotic use protocols

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies