Introduction to Animal Science
Tentative Course Syllabus
Spring 2019

	Course Number: ANS 121			Credits: 4 (3 hours lecture/2 hours lab)
	Instructor: Rick Klampe			Office: WOH 127 B
	Office Hours: MWF 10-11			Phone: 541-917-4771
		     or by appointment		Email: rick.klampe@linnbenton.edu

	Text: Scientific Farm Animal Production by Taylor and Field

Course Outcomes: Identify common breeds of livestock & their uses within the industry
		  Describe livestock management and production practices
		  Identify specie specific anatomical parts
  		  Explain the basic concepts of animal nutrition
		  Explain the basic concepts of animal reproduction
		  Explain the basic concepts of meat science

	Date			Topic					Assigned Reading

	April	 2		Intro, Syllabus, Grading & Lab Orientation
		 3		Livestock Terms
		 5		Role of Animal Agriculture		Chapters 1 & 2

		 8		Dairy Breeds and Anatomy		Chapter 26
		 9		Lab- Visit Dairy Operation
		10		Dairy Industry				Chapters 5 & 27
		12		Conclude Dairy Industry

		15		Sheep Breeds and Anatomy		Chapter 30
		16		Lab- Visit Sheep Operation
		17		Sheep Management			Chapter 31
		19		No Class- College Inservice

		22		Swine Breeds and Anatomy		Chapter 28
		23		Lab- Visit Swine Operation
		24		Swine Management			Chapter 29
		26		Midterm I

		29		Beef Breeds and Anatomy			Chapter 24
		30	   	Lab- Visit Beef Operation 
	May 	 1		Beef Management			Chapter 25
		 3		Finish Beef & Group Presentation Finalized

		 6		Meat Science				Chapter 8
		 7		No Class-CDE Livestock Judging
		 8		Market Grades and Classifications		Chapter 8
		10		Meat By Products			Chapter 7

		13		Horse Breeds and Anatomy		Chapter 32
		14		Lab- Visit Horse Operation	
		15		Horse Industry and Management		Chapter 33
		17		Finish Horse Industry

		20		Reproduction				Chapters 10 & 11
		21		Lab- Visit Meat Science Lab
		22		Finish Reproduction
		24		Midterm II

		27		No Class- Memorial Day 		
		28		Lab-
		29		Nutrition				Chapters 15 & 16
		31		Finish Nutrition				

	June	 3		Animal Behavior or Presentations		Chapter 22			
		 4		Presentations
		 5		Presentations	
		 7		Finish Presentations & Review for Final

		FINAL EXAMINATION 	Monday June 10th    10:00-11:50
  
Grading :	Two Midterms		200
		Five Quizzes		100
		Five Lab Reports		150
		One Final Exam		150
		Presentation		 70
		Homework	 	 30
		TOTAL			700 points

Final grades will be EARNED based on the following:

A = 90% of the highest point total in class.
B = 80% of the highest point total in class.
C = 70% of the highest point total in class.
D = 60% of the highest point total in class.
F = < 60% of the highest point total in class.

Grading Guidelines:

1.  There will be 6 unannounced quizzes that CANNOT BE MADE UP FOR ANY REASON. The low score will be dropped and top 5 counted.

2.  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain class notes or other material that was missed.

3.  Quiz or exam material will come from class lectures, handouts, labs and assigned readings.  The final exam will be comprehensive.

4. Lab reports will be due the following Friday after lab.  If you did not attend the lab, then you cannot do a lab 
report. Late reports will be accepted with a 10 point deduction for each day late.  All reports will be typed and double spaced and include a cover page.  See handout for other specifics.

5.  Incomplete Policy: Incompletes will be given in the event a student completes the majority of the course work, but for some valid reason, misses a portion of the class.  Before an incomplete will be given, the student must sign a contract with the instructor stating how and when the work is to be made up.  The awarding of an incomplete is at the discretion of the instructor.

6.  You have until Friday of the seventh week (May 17, 2019) to drop a class without a grade penalty.  If dropping the class puts you below 12 credits and you are on financial aid, you may lose your financial aid.  If you fail to drop by May 17, 2019 you will receive a letter grade for this class.

7.  Improper cell phone use- Each student will get one warning, after that there will be a 20 point deduction for each infraction.

Center for Accessibility Resources and Discrimination Statements
Students who may need accommodations due to documented disabilities and who have medical information which the instructor should know, or who need special arrangements in an emergency, should speak with the instructor during the first week of class.  If you believe you may need accommodations but are not yet registered with the Center for Accessibility Resources, please contact CFAR at 541-917-4789.

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