Instructor: Justin Rogers
Period: 1st
Course Description:
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the world of animal agriculture. Students will be educated on many varieties of animals and their role in agriculture. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand and apply basic knowledge and concepts of Animal Science.
Course Content:
Section 1. The Livestock Industry
Section 2. Feeding and Nutrition
Section 3. Animal Breeding
Section 4. Beef Cattle
Section 5. Swine
Section 6. Sheep and Goats
Section 7. Horses
Section 8. Poultry
Section 9. Dairy
Section 10. Alternative Animals
Text:
Modern Livestock and Poultry Production, Sixth Edition; James R. Gillespie
Grading:
Each section will have a test worth one hundred points. The daily assignments and homework will be worth half of your grade.
Grading Summary
10 tests worth 100 points each 1000 points
Daily assignment and homework 1000 points
EXAMPLE: 50 daily assignments and homework worth 100 points an assignment. I would take the percentage of points of 5000 and that would be your daily grade. (This is just an example - not nesessarily will be conducted)
1st Nine Weeks 45%
2nd Nine weeks 45%
Semester Test 45%
3rd Nine Weeks 10%
4th Nine Weeks 45%
Semester Test 10%
