Animal Science II Curriculum
Mrs. K. Oldis
Prerequisites:
Animal Science I
Essential Questions:
What is animal science? How is animal science a global economic system? Why is animal science considered a dynamic process? How is the development of life skills supported by animal sciences? In what way do animals affect the quality of human life?
Standard Statement:
Students will study animal science and its relationship to the environment.
Course Description:
This course is the 2nd level course of the Animal Science Pathway. This is a hands-on course that will cover the intermediate levels of animal science which will include; safety and sanitation, breeds, reproduction, anatomy and physiology, genetics, nutrition, animal health and management, animal processing, legal issues in animal agriculture, and industry standards on the animal selection process. Students will be expected to continue and expand their FFA experiences. Students will also expand their Supervised Agricultural Experience.
Course Goals:
Students will engage in the learning process through applying mathematics, science, communication, business, technology, and the arts to solve real life problems and make sound decisions for their future. They will also develop higher order thinking skills and develop a knowledge base that will enable them to understand and process new information in the future. Students will be better educated about the Animal Science Industry. They will also be educated consumers upon graduation. Students completing this pathway will be prepared for a career in the Animal Science Industry or Post-Secondary education.
Course Objective:
By the completion of this class, each student will be able to:
1. Implement and demonstrate animal safety and sanitation procedures
2. Identify the global implications of animal agriculture
3. Identify the various types of breeds associated with the animal industry
4. Understand the various strategies for animal reproduction
5. Analyze the use of genetics in the animal industry improvement
6. Identify the importance of animal nutrition
7. Design and develop a balanced nutritional plan
8. Understand animal health and management issues
9. Apply industry quality assurance standards
10. Identify the industry standards for the animal selection process
11. Understand processing and consumer safety
12. Identify the legal issues in animal agriculture
13. Maintain a Supervised Agricultural Experience program
14. Participate in leadership development experience through the National FFA Organization.
15. Describe the anatomy and physiology of various animals
16. Compete in FFA Career Development Events
17. Expand and maintain Supervised Agriculture Experience
COURSE OUTLINE
1. Class Introduction
a. Course Expectations and Requirements
b. Class Procedures
c. Instructor/Student Introductions
d. Defining the Purpose of the Course
e. Projects
i. Reports
ii. Presentations
iii. Laboratory Participation
2. FFA
a. Review of the National FFA Organization
3. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
a. Keeping and Using SAE Records
b. Making Long Range Plans for Expanding SAE Programs
4. Safety and Sanitation
a. Demonstrate safety procedures used in animal science
b. Identify management and safe handling techniques of animals
5. Global Implications of Animal Agriscience
a. Identify animal uses in Delaware, United States, and globally
b. Understand the historical significance of animal agriculture in the U.S. and the globe
c. Identify the economics of animal agriculture
d. Identify the technological advances in animal agriscience
e. Describe the cultural differences within animal processing and food safety
6. Animal Breeds
a. Identify the terminology of specific species and breeds
b. Identify animal uses for biotechnology and animal industry improvements using biotechnology
7. Animal Anatomy and Physiology
a. Understand the classification process of animal species
b. Discuss the differences in anatomy and physiology between species
c. Explain and Identify the different anatomical systems in animals
8. Reproduction
a. Understand the biological aspects of animal reproduction
b. Understand animal genetics and heritability
c. Identify various reproductive techniques
d. Understand and discuss the various animal mating systems
e. Analyze the use of biotechnology advancements in animal reproduction
9. Nutrition and the Physiology of Digestion
a. Analyze the functions of essential nutrients for animal growth, performance, maintenance, and reproduction
b. Determine various types of feeds and the formulation of feed rations
c. Understand the physiology of digestion
d. Evaluate the processing procedures of animal feeds
10. Animal Health
a. Understand housing, sanitation and safety considerations related to animal health
b. Evaluate the impacts of animal diseases and parasites
c. Analyze animal health management practices
d. Implement procedures to maintain animal health
11. Practical experience in animal management
a. Demonstrate training and showing techniques of animals
b. Research cultural practices and skills in managing animals
c. Utilize animal behavior knowledge to apply management skills
12. Industry standards of Animal Agriscience
a. Analyze production and performance data
b. Utilize industry standards to evaluate and select animals
c. Explain selections using appropriate terminology and reasoning
13. Processing and Consumer safety in Animal Marketing
a. Demonstrate the marketing of animals and animal products
b. Compare and contrast animal processing procedures and techniques
c. Analyze consumer safety regulations
d. Research consumers concerns about food safety
e. Explain proper food safety practices and procedures
14. Legal Responsibilities in Animal Agriscience
a. Identify animal use and welfare issues as they pertain to society
b. Defend and discuss issues in the animal industry
Grading Policy
All assignments will be based on the district grading scale:
A+=98-100
A = 90-97
B+=87-89
B = 80-86
C+=77-79
C = 70-76
D+=67-69
D = 60-66
F = anything below 60
**This class will be based on an overall points total. There are many different things that will be done with different points assigned. Please keep track of this on your own as well as checking on the Home Access Center. (You can print out a grade log from my website)
Materials Needed for Class:
1. Notebook: a 3 ring, 1 inch binder with a document view on the front is necessary. This is a grade!
2. Paper: YOU are responsible for providing this for yourself. You will be taking notes with it and doing assignments. You will need it throughout the WHOLE school year.
3. Writing Utensils: You can use pencils or ink pens, but they CANNOT be red! It is your responsibility to provide this for yourself.
4. POSITIVE ATTITUDE!! I cannot provide this for you and it is expected that you treat everyone with a positive attitude.
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