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.
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
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