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AS 160 Introduction to Animal
Science
12:20-2:15 (M-W-F)
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Catalog Description: 160. Introduction to
Animal Science (3). Preparation of academic plans and career discussion.
Introduction to structure and production principles of the food
animal and horse industries. Overview of companion and alternative
livestock. Market classes and grades of cattle, poultry and poultry
products, lamb and wool, and swine. 3 labs. F, Sp
Objectives: At the conclusion of the course
students will:
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Be able to plan their academic program of
study.
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Be informed on career choices.
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Have a resume on-line and be registered
with career services.
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Be able to define terms associated with
the food animal and horse industries.
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Identify anatomical features of live animals.
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Have an understanding of the principles
of animal production and marketing.
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Be familiar with the current status of the
animal industry and recognize industry production standards.
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Be exposed to and have an appreciation for
the differences between individual animals within species.
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Have an appreciation for the problems and
opportunities that exist in the animal industry as well as
future trends.
Text: Introduction to Animal Science - Global,
Biological, Social, and Industry Perspectives by W. Stephen Damron.
Second Edition. 2003.
NOTE # 1: Classes are 2-hour sessions and
are designed to be in the form of a lecture for the first part followed
by hands-on animal, specimen, or product-related labs.
NOTE # 2: Class session distribution relative
to species interest are as follows: Poultry=5; Swine=5; Small ruminants
and Alternative livestock=5; Companion/Laboratory animals=2; Beef=5;
Dairy=4; Horses=5.
NOTE # 3: Final grades will be assigned
based on total points obtained as a percentage of 700. A 50-point
quiz will be given after the introductory section followed by six
100-point examinations (one at the end of each commodity section
and a 50- point quiz on companion and laboratory animals). Pop quizzes
may be used to encourage study and attendance.
Course Coordinator: Dr.
Michael O. Smith
Campus address: 201C McCord Hall
Telephone: 974-7254
E-mail address: mosmith@utk.edu
Instructors:
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