Purdue University, Department of Animal Sciences
Course Information
Reproductive Management of Farm Animals
AS-435
Fall 2000
Instructors
LecturerTeaching Assistants
Wayne L. Singleton Charlie BormannCory Herr
Room: LILY 3-229 LILY 3-208LILY 3-237
765-494-4839 765-496-6748765-494-6748
E-mail:
Fax: 765-494-9346
Course Objectives
- Learn and practice skills required for assisted reproductive technologies such as semen collection, semen evaluation, semen processing, semen preservation, estrus control, estrus detection, insemination, pregnancy diagnosis and embryo transfer.
- Learn how to apply the Animal Sciences disciplines such as nutrition, genetics, physiology, animal behavior and health in a systems approach that will result in the desired level of reproductive performance.
- Learn how to use a systematic approach to troubleshooting lowered reproductive performance in farm animals.
- Explore career opportunities associated with reproductive technologies.
Testing and Grading
Grades will be determined from laboratory activities, class participation, hour exams, quizzes, homework, class project and the final examination.
Many supplementary handouts will be used. Occasionally there may be a discrepancy between handout material and that presented in lecture (i.e., temperature, timing, etc.). Material presented in class will always take precedence for quiz or exam answers. However, material or handouts may be used to create exam/quiz questions (i.e., so read them).
Students wishing to have laboratory, quiz or exam papers regraded must submit them on the same day on which the instructor returns them.
Approximate Point Allocations
Hour exams (2)200
Final exam100
Homework100
Quizzes (4-5)100
Individual Project (Portfolio)50
Group project50
Cow insemination25
Laboratory participation 25
650
Quizzes will cover both lecture and lab material. Grades for homework will be reduced 20% if turned in late (no exceptions). No reports will be accepted more than one week late.
Final Grade
% of total pointsGrade
92-100A
85-91B
78-84C
69-77D
< 69F
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Class Attendance
Since considerable funds and effort have been invested in animals and equipment, attendance at your scheduled lab is highly recommended. Unexcused absences will be reflected in your lab participation points.
Many labs will meet outside or in farm buildings involving animal contact. Dress appropriately and be prepared to get dirty. Boots and coveralls are highly recommended whenever animal contact is involved.
Transportation to the laboratories scheduled at the ASREC will be provided. The van will leave promptly at 9:30 AM from the ASTL.
Office Hours
Office hours will be scheduled upon demand. Students, especially those interested in a career in AI or breeding herd management, are encouraged to schedule a visit sometime during the semester.