NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS*

 

Course Title: Introductory Animal Science
Course Prefix & Number: AGRI 1419 HYBRID	Section Number:  390	Semester: Fall 2020
Semester Credit Hours: 4	Lecture Hours: 48	Lab Hours: 32
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Scientific animal production and the importance of livestock and meat industries. Selection, reproduction, nutrition, management, and marketing of livestock. Laboratory activities will reinforce scientific animal production and the importance of livestock and meat industries. Selection, reproduction, nutrition, management, and marketing of livestock.
Course Pre-requisite(s): None
Required Course Materials: Text Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social, and Industry Perspectives 6th edition Author- W. Stephen Damron Publisher- Pearson ISBN 13: 978-0-13-443605-0

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Madison King
Campus/Office Location:	Gainesville Campus- Not currently in office
Telephone Number:	Email or Canvas message only
E-mail Address:	mmking@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS- ALL VIRTUAL THROUGH WEBEX

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9 AM - 12 PM
		11 AM – 4 PM	1 PM – 3 PM

ALL OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
2	Exams 100 pts each	200
12	Lecture Assignments Various point totals	260
14	Lab Attendance 10pts per class Except lab final (week 15)	140
12	Lab Reports 25 pts each	300
1	Lab Final	100
1	Lecture Final- optional (replaces lowest exam grade)	--

 

 

FINAL COURSE GRADE

Overall course grades are determined as follows:

A= 900+ points

B= 800- 899 points

C= 700- 799 points

D= 600- 699 points

F= 0- 599 points

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES- LECTURE

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.	Explain the role of animal agriculture in providing benefits for mankind.
2.	Identify common livestock breeds and classes.
3.	Define terminology specific to animal science disciplines.
4.	Demonstrate understanding of fundamental animal science principles including selection, reproduction, nutrition, and health.
5.	Apply animal science principles by solving common problems.
6.	Identify animal issues of interest to society, and related responsibilities.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES- LAB

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.	Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize animal science tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods.
2.	Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions.
3.	Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.
4.	Explain the role of animal agriculture in providing benefits for mankind.
5.	Identify common livestock breeds and classes.
6.	Define terminology specific to animal science disciplines.
7.	Demonstrate understanding of fundamental animal science principles including selection, reproduction, nutrition, and health.
8.	Apply animal science principles by solving common problems.
9.	Identify animal issues of interest to society, and related responsibilities.

 

 

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which

they have registered.

• All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent

due to sickness or emergencies which are approved by the instructor, or due to

participation in an approved college-sponsored activity (which requires written

approval from the appropriate Dean or Director).

• The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reasons given for

absence. Valid reasons for absence however, do not relieve the student of the

responsibility for making up required work.

• Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence

unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled

to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if

possible, for permission to postpone the exam.

• Students may be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation

of the instructor who feels the student has been unjustifiably absent or tardy a

sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course's objectives.

• Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories may be considered

sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College.

• Students may be dropped from a developmental course required for the Texas

Success Initiative (TSI) purposes for non-attendance. Official NCTC TSI rules state

that students not passing all sections of the THEA, Compass, or the TSI

Assessment test must be enrolled in at least one area of remediation each

semester they are enrolled or until all sections are passed or all remedial

requirements have been met.

• Simply logging into an online course does not constitute attendance. The U.S.

Department of Education calculates last date of attendance by the last time a

student participated in an online discussion or made contact (interacted) with a

faculty member and this standard is applied to online courses.

 

Instructor Policies

 

The classroom is a place for uninterrupted learning therefore, several guidelines will be followed.

1. Cell Phones: A verbal warning will be given the first time a phone is used in class. If the phone is not put away following the verbal warning the student will be asked to leave for the remainder of the class. Any in-class assignments during that time will be automatic zeros. If an outside assignment is given the student will be able to complete after obtaining the details from another student or visiting with the instructor. If this occurs while testing, the student will automatically receive a zero. The attendance will read as absent.
2. Talking: Students will be given a warning to cease all conversations not related to the topic of instruction. If the problem persists, all involved students will be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class. All grading policies from above (cell phones section) will apply. The attendance will read as absent.
3. Laptops/Computers: If a laptop or computer is used for any purpose other than note taking and/or online textbook the student will receive a warning. If the problem continues, the student will be asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class and all above grading policies will apply. The attendance will read as absent.

 

Exams

 

Exams will be online and available for the week they are assigned. There will be plenty of time to complete the exam therefore no make up exams will be given. If you miss an exam you can take the final to replace your lowest exam grade.

 

The final for lecture is optional and will be cumulative. It will be administered online the week of finals. If you choose to take the exam, it will replace your lowest lecture exam grade.

 

The lab final is not optional. You are required to take the exam and it will be given the last week of lab (12/01). It will be cumulative of all labs completed during the semester.

 

Attendance

 

Attendance will be taken for every lab meeting except the last week when the lab final is administered. Attendance grades will be updated weekly in Canvas. If you are late to lab (less than 15 mins), there will be a 2-point deduction on your attendance for the week. If you are over 15 minutes late to lab, no attendance points will be earned for the week. Please arrive to class on time to minimize disruptions!

 

Excused absences are up to the discretion of the instructor. Prior communication is mandatory if you are unable to attend class and wish for your absence to be excused.

 

Lecture Assignments

 

There will be 12 lecture assignments over the semester. These will be online assignments and cover the chapters in the textbook. They will be assigned every week there are chapters assigned. This is designed to replace the classroom discussion we would have and give you all a chance to participate.

 

These will be short answer type questions that you should be able to answer after reading the chapters assigned. They will be used to measure learning outcomes which means it is critical that you complete all assignments. No late submissions will be accepted without prior approval from the instructor.

 

Lab Reports

 

You will be given the template to complete all lab reports. Reports will not be graded if not submitted using the provided template. You will be assigned 12 lab reports but have 13 labs to meet. You will not submit a lab report for the first lab in week 1 as we will just be reviewing lab protocols and the syllabus.

 

Date	Topic
Week 1- 8/25	Lecture- Ch. 1 and 2 Lab- Welcome, review safety policies, procedures
Week 2- 9/1	Lecture- Ch. 13 and 28 Lab- Safe handling of livestock
Week 3- 9/8	Lecture- Ch. 16 Lab- Beef Cattle Breeds Official date of Record (Sept. 8th)
Week 4- 9/15	Lecture- Ch. 17 Lab- Dairy Cattle Breeds
Week 5- 9/22	Lecture- Ch. 19 and 20 Lab- Swine, sheep, and goat breeds
Week 6- 9/29	Lecture- EXAM Lab- Feedstuffs
Week 7- 10/6	Lecture- Ch. 5 Lab- Essential nutrients
Week 8- 10/13	Lecture- Ch. 6 and 7 Lab- Species differences
Week 9- 10/20	Lecture- Ch. 14 Lab- Vaccination/ Injection Protocol
Week 10- 10/27	Lecture- Ch. 8 and 9 Lab- Genetics/ EPDs
Week 11- 11/3	Lecture- Ch. 11 Lab- Reproduction Last day to withdraw for a “W” November 2nd
Week 12- 11/10	Lecture- Ch. 27 Lab- Food Safety
Week 13- 11/17	Lecture- Ch. 29 Lab- Sustainable practices
Week 14- 11/24	Lecture- EXAM Lab- Catch up (maybe reproduction, depending on cows)
Week 15- 12/1	Lecture- Review for final Lab- Lab Final
Week 16	FINAL  December 7-11, final will be given online, details to follow later in the semester

 

 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 2, 2020.

 

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________  

o         Communication

o         Mathematics             

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

 

o         American History

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

o          Critical Thinking

o          Communication

o          Empirical and Quantitative

 

o          Teamwork

o          Personal Responsibility

o          Social Responsibility