The animal science lab will involve activities which will enhance classroom instruction. This will include problem solving, assignments, and field trips. Emphasis will be on gaining a working knowledge of the broad animal agriculture base found in the area as well as live animal evaluation.
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 #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, 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.
- Gain an understanding of how the animal science industry fits into the overall agriculture industry.
- Tour commercial and private agriculture operations to better understand current practices and technology.
- Learn the current USDA beef and lamb yield grades and the factors which affect them.
- Gain hands-on experience with several common animal species.
- Gain knowledge about the meat industry from producer to consumer.
Topics will include:
- Nutrition
- Reproduction
- Behavior
- Beef Cattle
- Dairy Cattle
- Goats
- Sheep
- Horses
- Llamas
- Meat Locker
- Discussion
- Class Handouts
- Lab
- Instructional Videos
- Extension Publications
- SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by pre-class assignments.
- SCCC Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by post-lab reports.
- SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by midterm and final practical exams.
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