Course Information

INTRODUCTORY ANIMAL SCIENCE (AGRI 1419)

Term: 2021-2022 Fall

Faculty

Madison King

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Education:

Madison King

B.S. Animal Science, 2015

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

M.A. Natural Resource Conservation, expected 2020

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, TX

Contact Information:

Madison King

1600 building, Henry Spaeth Ag building

1525 W. California St.

Gainesville, TX 76240

T: 940-668-7731

email: mmking@nctc.edu

Teaching Experience:

Madison King

Saint Jo High School, Agriculture Instructor, 1 year

Schedule

Tue, 10:30 AM - 12:10 PM (8/23/2021 - 12/11/2021) Location: GNV GNV04 401

Description

Scientific animal production and the importance of livestock and meat industries. Selection, reproduction, nutrition, management, and marketing of livestock. Laboratory activites will reinforce scientific animal production and the importance of livestock and meat industries. Selection, reproduction, nutrition, management, and marketing of livestock.
48 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.

At the conclusion of the course a student will be able to:Explain the role of animal agriculture in providing benefits for mankind; Identify common livestock breeds and classes; Define terminology specific to animal science disciplines; Demonstrate understanding of fundamental animal science principles including selection, reproduction, nutrition, and health; Apply animal science principles by solving common problem; Identify animal issues of interest to society, and related responsibilities. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize animal science tools to collect and analy