AGRI-1419 Introductory Animal Science

Scientific animal production and the importance of livestock and meat industries. Selection, reproduction, nutrition, management, and marketing of livestock. This lecture and lab course should combine all of the elements of AGRI-1319 Introductory Animal Science (lecture) and AGRI-1119 Introductory Animal Science (lab), including the learning outcomes listed for both courses. Lec 3, Lab 3, Cr 4

Credits

4

Prerequisite

TSI Ready in Reading and Writing

Outcomes

  1. Lecture: Explain the role of animal agriculture in providing benefits for humankind.
  2. Lecture: Identify common livestock breeds and classes.
  3. Lecture: Define terminology specific to animal science disciplines.
  4. Lecture: Demonstrate understanding of fundamental animal science principles including selection, reproduction, nutrition, and health.
  5. Lecture: Apply animal science principles by solving common problems.
  6. Lecture: Identify animal issues of interest to society, and related responsibilities.
  7. Lab: Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize animal science tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods.
  8. Lab: Use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.
  9. Lab: Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.
  10. Lab: Explain the role of animal agriculture in providing benefits for humankind.
  11. Lab: Identify common livestock breeds and classes.
  12. Lab: Define terminology specific to animal science disciplines.
  13. Lab: Demonstrate understanding of fundamental animal science principles including selection, reproduction, nutrition, and health.
  14. Lab: Apply animal science principles by solving common problems.
  15. Lab: Identify animal issues of interest to society, and related responsibilities.