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Course Syllabus

AGBS 1010 Fundamentals of Animal Science

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Business
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 4; Lecture: 4; Lab: 0
  • Semesters Offered: Fall
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2020
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2025
  • End Semester: Fall 2025
  • Optimum Class Size: 24
  • Maximum Class Size: 30

Course Description

The historical perspective and importance of animal production will be examined relative to time, society and geographical location. The contribution of animal production and related food products to our society will be covered. Scientific selection, breeding, feeding and management will be studied as they relate to efficiency of production of the various farm animals and consumer demand.

Justification

Animal agriculture affects all of us in today's society. It is important that producers and consumers alike have an educated understanding of animal agriculture and its connection to the food and other products derived from the industry. This course is part of the animal science curriculum for a transfer student.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will understand different livestock production systems and be cognizant of where in the nation and in the world the majority of the livestock production occurs.
  2. Students will know the source of the different animal products that are on the supermarket shelves.
  3. Students will become aware of the multitude of consumer items that contain animal products and by-products.
  4. Students will understand the complexity of animal agriculture production and how it is affected by consumer demands and trends and appreciate the role of animal agriculture and its contributions to the food and fiber needs of the world.

Course Content

Course objectives will provide students with the following learning experiences: Livestock production trends in meeting human wants and needs for food and fiber, recreation and companionship. Reproduction and basic genetics for growth and production traits for the growth, digestive system and feeds and nutrients to meet animal needs, and lactation physiology and milk production will be taught. Breeds of livestock including beef and dairy cattle breeds, swine, sheep and goats and horses and the production trends and management will also be taught. Additionally, animal behavior and adaptation to the environment along with environmental social and consumer issues impacting animal production will be covered.