ANS 3006 - Introduction to Animal Science

School of Veterinary Technology

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Spring 2020 (570)

Requisites

Admission to Biology (Bachelor of Science) (BIOLOGY-BS) or
Admission to Veterinary Technology (Bachelor of Applied Science) (VETTC-BAS)

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the discipline of livestock production. The course covers the fundamentals of animal science, including nutrition, feeds, genetics, reproduction, healthcare and management of major and minor species. The agricultural industries of animal production will also be explored.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will examine the functions of livestock within the animal industry in the U.S and globally by:
    1. identifying the economic value of animals to mankind.
    2. relating the uses of animals in the United States and other countries.
  2. The student will distinguish various opportunities that exist within the livestock production industry by:
    1. reading current texts and articles regarding careers in animal science.
    2. seeking out different careers through direct contact of individuals within the animal industries.
    3. discussing global opportunities, including volunteerism, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and sustainability.
  3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of animal feeding, health, genetics and reproduction for the major and minor species used in livestock production by:
    1. discussing the six major nutrients and the importance of a balanced diet on optimum health and growth in the formulation of rations.
    2. contrasting the different digestive tracts for the various species.
    3. summarizing health management practices to prevent disease, such as deworming, vaccination and dips.
    4. classifying the main diseases for each major species.
    5. distinguishing genetic traits that are the basis of a selective breeding program.
  4. The student will analyze different animal industries including beef, dairy, swine, poultry and aquaculture by:
    1. examining the fundamentals of a selected animal industry.
    2. explaining the various animal industries through presentations and discussion forums.
  5. The student will differentiate the philosophies and use of different management systems employed in livestock production by:
    1. comparing different systems for the housing, breeding and feeding of livestock.
    2. surveying healthcare programs for the treatment and prevention of disease.
    3. investigating various systems for the harvesting of animal products.
  6. The student will evaluate the current state of affairs within the animal industry, including problems related to health, ethical treatment and sustainability by:
    1. describing the zoonotic diseases, globally and in the United States.
    2. appraising current practices within animal production in terms of animal welfare.
    3. explaining organizations and opportunities that seek to advance practices of sustainability within livestock production.
    4. exploring and analyzing the use of biotechnology and its consequences.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I 6/22/2010, BOT 8/17/2010, Effective 20101(0430). C&I Approval: 06/14/2011, BOT Approval: 10/01/2011, Effective Term: Summer 2014 (485). C&I Approval: 11/21/2014, BOT Approval: 02/17/2015, Effective Term: Fall 2015 (505). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2019 (555).
C&I Approval: 09/05/2019, BOT Approval: 09/24/2019, Effective Term: Spring 2020 (570)

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