A study of the principles of swine production in the areas of breeding, nutrition, health, housing, equipment, swine management, feeder pig management, production systems and marketing.
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.
- The student will gain an understanding of the place of swine in the global market.
- The student will gain an understanding of various swine production systems.
- The student will gain an understanding of swine genetics.
- The student will gain an understanding of swine nutrition.
- The student will gain an understanding of swine housing.
- The student will become more familiar with swine environmental issues.
- Introduction to Swine Production
- Housing Systems
- Nutrition
- Reproduction/Genetics
- Environmental Issues
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Class Handouts
- Course Textbook
- Merck Veterinary Handbook
- Swine Science, Holdne and Ensminger
- The Science of Animal Husbandry, Blakely & Bade
- Swine Genetics Handbook, National Swine Improvement Federation
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by classroom participation
SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed and measured by final project and accompanying presentation
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by final project and accompanying presentation
SCCC Policy
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.