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
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.