AGRI 109 Principles of Animal Science*
The focus of this course is the scope and potential of the livestock industry and its relationship to society and food systems. Introductory scientific principles of animal science, livestock production systems, and current issues will be taught.
AGRI 109Principles of Animal Science*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Corequisite Narrative
AGRI 109L
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
The focus of this course is the scope and potential of the livestock industry and its relationship to society and food systems. Introductory scientific principles of animal science, livestock production systems, and current issues will be taught.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Develop a basic understanding of livestock production systems, their components and interactions
- Begin developing critical thinking skills and using/evaluating different resource materials to comprehend the science behind livestock production
- Use and understand the scientific method in exploration of livestock production and associated issues
- Evaluate the perceptions and realities behind livestock production issues currently in the popular press
- Explore and articulate experiences and perceptions with respect to livestock production
- Evaluate and compare different livestock production systems/methods
- Determine how the livestock industry will continue to provide products for the world’s growing population
- Gain a basic awareness, appreciation, and appropriate understanding of animal science and its relationship to the broad economy, traditions, and cultural experiences of the region, the US, and the world
- Recognize animal science as an increasingly diverse and technology-intensive field providing careers viewed as exciting, important, and dynamic
- Possess the understanding and leadership skills to meet and exceed challenges of ensuring a sustainable food system for the future
- Understand the role of research, production, processing, distribution, nutrition, politics, social issues, cultural issues, ecology, environment, education, economics, botany, chemistry, agronomy, and medicine in animal sciences
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Week
Lecture/Discussion Topics (online)
1
Animal Domestication
Nomenclature
Species
External Anatomy of Farm Animals
2
Animal Protein
Meats
Hormones and Meat Production
Milk and Eggs
3
Lactation
Dairy Cattle Industry
Beef Cattle Industry
4
Swine Production Industry
Aquaculture Industry
Poultry Industry
5
Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Physiology
6
Skeletal System
Digestive System
Digestion and Absorption
Reproductive System
7
Animal Nutrition
Nutrient Needs
Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats
Vitamins and Minerals
Feed Composition
Mid-term exam
8
Animal Health
Parasites
Immunity
9
Sheep
Wool
Goats
10
Animal Cells
Cell Functions and Types
Mitosis and Meiosis
11
Fertilization
Conception, Gestation & Parturition
12
Inheritance and Selection
Interaction of Dominant and Recessive Genes
Understanding Genotype and Phenotype
13
Animal Behavior
Companion Animals
14
Issues in Animal Science
15
Presentations/
VI. Delivery Methodologies