NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

 

Course title:  ANIMAL SCIENCE

Course prefix, number, and section number:  AGRI 1419.0390

Semester/Year of course:  FA/2022

Semester start and end dates:  08/22/22 – 12/10/22

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Hybrid

Class meeting location, days, and times: T 9:30 AM – 10:50 AM

Lab meeting location, days, and times: T 11 AM – 12:40 PM

Semester credit hours:  4

 

Course description:

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 prerequisites:  

None

 

Required course materials:

Introduction to Animal Science: Global, Biological, Social, and Industry Perspectives, 6^th edition.

Author: W. Stephen Damron

Publisher: Pearson

ISBN: 978-0134437873 e-Text

ISBN: 978-0134436050 Hardcover

 

Name of instructor:  Madison King

Office location:  Gainesville, 1607

Telephone number:  940-668-7731 ext. 4353

E-mail address:  mmking@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: 

Monday 11 AM – 12 PM & 2:30 PM – 4 PM

Tuesday 2 PM – 4 PM

Wednesday 11 AM – 12 PM & 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Thursday 12 PM – 4 PM Online

 

 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

 

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

 

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

List of graded assignments: 

Attendance (weekly)

Exams

            Written Lecture Assignments

            Lab Reports (weekly)

            Lab Final (mandatory)

            Lecture Final (optional)

           

 

Final grade scale:    

          A= 900+ points

          B= 800-899 points

          C= 700-700 points

          D= 600-699 points

          F= 0-599 points

 

Late work policy:

            No late work will be accepted without prior approval.

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

 

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

Academic Integrity Policy:

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct
([FLB(LOCAL)]”.  

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1. Receiving an F on a specific assignment or in the course. 
2. Being reported to the Chair/Dean for disciplinary action. 

 

 

Attendance Policy:

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  Attendance in an online course is measured by submitted work. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or
emergencies.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are also excused absences.  The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an 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.  Student will be dropped from a class by the
Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

 

Withdrawal Policy:

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

 

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is:  OCTOBER 31^ST, 2022.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain the role of animal agriculture in providing benefits for humankind.
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.
7. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize animal science tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods.
8. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions.
9. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.

 

Core Objectives: WECM Course

 

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