TEACHING
AS 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.
ANS 484 - Poultry Production and Management
- (3) Integration of principles of nutrition, breeding, physiology,
and marketing into complete production and management programs.
Structure of industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production,
production practices, and improvement programs. Management evaluated
in terms of production responses and economic returns. Prereq:
Completion of Animal Science sophomore and junior core courses.
2 hours and 1 lab. F.
Teaching Philosophy and its Implementation
My teaching philosophy is simple: work hard and
you will accomplish much. My goal is always to present an
effective and dynamic teaching program that will attract and motivate
students and prepare them to serve society. I expect students
to compete with themselves, not with each other. One very satisfying
aspect of my teaching career is advising prospective students
at summer orientation, becoming their academic advisor and course
instructor, and helping them to obtain an undergraduate degree
while guiding them in their career choice. For me to have that
much influence on a young person's life is a responsibility I
do not take lightly. I therefore try to treat all students with
dignity and do the best I can to make each contact time a teaching
and learning opportunity.
I very willingly participate in undergraduate and
graduate academic advising, club advising, summer orientation,
minority summer internship for high school students, the Ronald
McNair Summer Scholars Program, 4-H Junior High Academic Conference,
Varsity Visit for FFA students, and judging 4-H competitions.
I firmly believe that young adults have a lot to contribute to
society and it is the duty of professionals like me to offer guidance
and help facilitate their personal and career development. My
personal contribution to the training of future scientists include
being the major advisor to seven Masters and Doctoral candidates
as well as serving on the graduate committees of twelve others.
Teaching-related Grants and Contracts
African American Scholars Program in Animal Science
and Veterinary Medicine. USDA. $60,000. Principal Investigator.
1994. (Funded).
Hubbard Farms Poultry Science Scholarship. Hubbard
Farms Charitable Foundation, $1500 annually to an undergraduate
student interested in poultry production. Principal Investigator.
1999. (Funded).
African American Scholars Program in Animal Science
/Pre-Veterinary Medicine. USDA. $100,000. Principal Investigator.
1999. (Not funded).
African American Scholars Program in Animal Science
/Pre-Veterinary Medicine. USDA. $100,000. Principal Investigator.
2000. (Under review).
