Welcome to Animal Science - AG 311!
Course Description
Animal Science develops basic knowledge and skills pertaining to livestock identification, selection, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, health management, and marketing of one or more species of farm animals. The latest biotechnological applications will be included. The content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA.
Course Outline - Google Calendar
1st Day of School (8/15, 1/5)
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Week 18
*Course content and schedule subject to change.
- Syllabus and FFA Membership
Week 1
- Rules and Get to know me
- How to be active in FFA
- Leading the FFA
- Exploring Careers in Animal Science
- The World Hunger Challenge
Week 2
- History of Animal Science
- The Animal Science Industry - Trends and Challenges
- Livestock in the Animal Kingdom: Taxonomy
- Livestock Breed Classification and Terminology
Week 3
- A Look at Livestock: Scientific Investigation 1
- A Look at Livestock: Scientific Investigation 2 (homework)
- Quiz - Introduction to Animal Science
- Review - Introduction to Animal Science
- Introduction to Animal Cell and Microscope Lab
- Biology of Animal Cell 1
Week 4
- Biology of Animal Cell 2
- Cellular Organelle Exploration Activity
- DNA and DNA Replication
- Protein Synthesis
- Catalog Presentation
Week 5
- Protein Synthesis
- The Cell Cycle - Mitosis
- Cellular Reproduction Meiosis
- Meiosis and Mitosis Lab
- Review - Cell Structure and Function
- Quiz - Cell Structure and Function
Week 6
- Animal Growth Process
- Understanding Animal Life Span
- The Skeletal System
- The Skeletal System Lab
- The Muscular System
- Skeletal and Muscular System Quiz
Week 7
Week 8
- The Circulatory System
- The Nervous System
- The Endocrine System
- The Reproductive System
- Review - Anatomy and Physiology
Week 9
- Quiz - Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Feeds and Nutrition Lab
- Ration Components Calculating Calories
- Exam - Introduction to Animal Science, Cell Structure and Function, Anatomy and Physiology
Week 10
- Understanding Nutrients 1- Proteins, Lipids and Carbohydrates
- Understanding Nutrients 2-Vitamins
- Understanding Nutrients 3-Minerals
- Quiz - Understanding Nutrients
- Ruminant Digestion
Week 11
- Exploring the Monogastric Digestive System
- Ruminant and Monogastric Lab
- Digestive System of a Horse
- Understanding Colic in Horses
Week 12
- Digestion and Absorption Lab
- Introduction to Specialty Feeds
- Nutrient and Feed Requirements
- Balancing a Feed Ration
- Review - Feeds, Nutrition, and Digestion
Week 13
- Exam - Feeds, Nutrition, and Digestion
- The Cost of Animal Health
- Detecting Unhealthy Animals
Week 14
Week 15
- Poisonous Plants of Illinois
- Review - Cost of Animal Health, Detecting Unhealthy Animals, Classification of Disease, Internal and External Parasites, Poisonous Plants of Illinois
- Quiz - Cost of Animal Health, Detecting Unhealthy Animals, Classification of Disease, Internal and External Parasites, Poisonous Plants of Illinois
Week 16
- Vaccines and Vaccinations
- Administering Medications
- Counting Medication and Prescription Labels
- Parturition and Related Problems and Illnesses
- Care of the Newborn
- Ear Notching Lab
Week 17
- Zoonotic Diseases
- Current Issues in Animal Health: Mad Cow Disease
- Current Issues in Animal Health: Chronic Wasting Disease
- Review - Vaccines and Vaccinations, Administering Medications, Parturition and related problems and illnesses, care of a newborn, zoonotic diseases, Mad Cow, Chronic Wasting Disease
- Exam - Vaccines and Vaccinations, Administering Medications, Parturition and related problems and illnesses, care of a newborn, zoonotic diseases, Mad Cow, Chronic Wasting Disease
Week 18
- Sutchering Lab
- Bandaging Wounds
- Knot Tying
- Restraining Animals
*Course content and schedule subject to change.