This course is an introduction to and a survey of the total animal industry from the genetic improvement to meat, milk, egg, and wool utilization.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Upon completion of this course, students will:
- Show initiative to pursue additional learning experiences relative to domestic livestock production.
- Exhibit an awareness of societal, ethical, and health issues involving animals and animal products.
- Demonstrate a well-rounded foundation of terminology and information needed for additional academic work in the animal and equine sciences.
- Exhibit an awareness of the basic scientific disciplines and how they are integrated in regard to livestock management.
- Understand the economic value of animal agriculture in Kansas and the United States.
- Understand basic production, nutrition, reproduction, and genetics in the main livestock species.
- Unit 1: The Science Behind Current Animal Husbandry Practices
- Behavior
- Nutrition
- Reproduction
- Unit 2: Deeper Dive into Animal Science
- Genetics
- Meat Science
- Animal Growth and Development
- Unit 3: Ruminant Species
- Beef
- Dairy
- Goats
- Sheep
- Unit 4: Non-Ruminant Species
- Poultry
- Companion animal
- Horses
- Alternative animal
- Current events
- Lecture
- In-class discussion
- Course textbooks
- Supplemental materials
- SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by journal assignments.
- SCCC Outcome #3 will be assessed and measured by final presentation.
- SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by exam questions.
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SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.