Animal Science Sample Syllabus
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the world of Animal Science. Upon completing this course, students will be able to understand and apply the basic concepts of Animal Science and Biology. It will give students the opportunity to compete in activities through the FFA, earn high school science credit, and possibly receive advanced standing college credit with cooperating higher education institutions.
Course Content:
A. Introduction to Animal Science
1. Define the term
Animal Science
2. Identify careers and
areas of study related to Animal Science
3. Discuss the
importance of the study and application of Animal Science concepts
B. Animal Classification
1. Identify species
of domestic animals (livestock, poultry, pets)
2. Determine differences
between species
3. Identify common breed
names and characteristics within species
4. Identify obvious
anatomical differences between species
C. Animal Reproduction
1. Identify
reproductive anatomy of cattle, sheep, swine, equine, poultry, dogs & cats.
2. Discuss gestation
period differences between species.
3. Discuss importance of
nutrition as related to breeding livestock.
4. Identify different
methods of breeding procedures.
5. Discuss the
importance of genetic data.
D. Genetics
1. Identify terms
associated with genetics (DNA, Genes, Heterozygous, Dominant trait, etc.)
2. Perform a two trait
Punnet square to determine genotype and phenotype
3. Present a hypothesis,
based on genetic data, the characteristics of a preferred mating.
4. Perform DNA extraction.
E. Management
1. Discuss
appropriate facilities as related to a particular specie of livestock
2. Determine marketing
strategies for livestock
3. Identify preventative
health requirements for livestock (i.e. vaccinations)
4. Recognize
characteristics of a healthy and unhealthy animal.
5. Determine
environmental concerns within the livestock industry.
6. Discuss care and
management procedures for animals.
F. Animal Nutrition
1. Identify terms
associated with animal nutrition (protein, carbohydrate, fats, etc.)
2. Identify terms
association with feeds (roughage, supplement, trace minerals, etc.)
3. Identify common
protein supplements.
4. Identify common hay
used in feeding livestock.
5. Develop an
appropriate feed ration for a selected specie of animal.
6. Determine proper
components of an acceptable diet for a selected animal.
7. Discuss locations and
businesses related to animal nutrition.
8. Discuss physical
signs of proper and improper animal nutrition.
G. Livestock and Animal Selection
1. Identify ideal
characteristics for market livestock.
2. Identify ideal
characteristics for breeding livestock.
3. Identify ideal
characteristics for working dogs.
4. Identify ideal
characteristics for market poultry.
5. Participate in an FFA
CDE related to Animal Science
H. Animal Science and Care of Small Animals
1. Identify different
species of animals
2. Identify breeds of
selected dogs
3. Identify the external
and internal anatomy of selected small animals
4. Determine necessary
nutrient requirements for small animals
5. Identify signs of a
healthy and unhealthy pet
Grading Policy: The course will follow the school grading policy.
93-100 A
85-92 B
75-84 C
65-74 D
below 64 F
Grades will be determined by averaging test scores to equal 65% of the grade, averaging scores earned through hands-on classroom laboratory projects to equal 30% of the grade, and the score earned in the area of their supervised project to equal 5% of the grade.
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