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ANS 150 (Introduction to Animal Science) is designed to give students an introduction to the fundamental principles of animal management, the contributions of animals and animal products to humanity, the application of science to animal production, and issues regarding animal production. The course will include biological aspects of animal science such as animal behavior, anatomical and physiological aspects of reproduction and nutrition, animal breeding and genetics, and human/animal interactions. Once students learn this, we can then discuss normal management and production techniques (including proper terminology) as well as social issues and current events related to livestock, equines, and companion mammals. Throughout the course, opportunities for careers in animal science and related fields will be discussed (including appropriate qualifications for such opportunities). The course will focus primarily on horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and companion mammals.
Catalog Description
Fundamental principles of animal management; contributions of animals and animal products to humanity; application of science to animal production; issues regarding animal production.
Prerequisite: None.
Class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. in 301 Riddick Hall.
Class Courtesy
Please be sure to turn your cell phone off during lecture, and don’t use it during any part of lecture (no one should see or hear your cell phone when class is in session, so please don’t pull it out to check messages or to text anyone). Laptops and tablets also need to be turned off and put away during class. Please do not talk during lecture when the instructor or guest speaker is talking, and please be as quiet as possible during video presentations.
Note: a student who needs to take notes on a laptop must sign the Laptop Agreement, which includes pledging to only use the device to take notes during class, to close the laptop during video presentations, to turn off all sounds (including keyboard clicks on tablets), and to sit in the back row or other seat designated by Dr. Moore. Ask Dr. Moore if this applies to you.
Student Learning Outcomes for This Course
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the importance of animals to humans for food, fiber, health, and social reasons.
- Explain how science is applied to management of animals through the study of discipline areas such as physiology, behavior, nutrition, genetics, health, biotechnology, and genomics.
- Name the terms used for general aspects of animal anatomy (including names of external body parts) and physiology for domestic livestock, equines, and companion mammals.
- Define terms used to describe mature males and females, neutered males, and immature males and females for domestic livestock, equines, and companion mammals.
- Outline the main components of animal health and general management systems.
- Explain the economic and social importance of domestic livestock, equines, and companion mammals, and describe two main concerns society has for each species.
- Name and describe five career opportunities with domestic animals, including qualifications needed for each type of employment.
No Textbook or Course Pack
There is no textbook or course pack for this course. The required reading assignments for lecture are online, and the web links are provided in the outline lecture notes.
General Education Program (GEP) statement
This course does not fulfill any of the GEP categories. This course is required for Animal Science majors and Extension Education majors, and it serves as a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Group A elective for other CALS majors. This course is also required for the Minor in Animal Science (lecture only; the ANS 151 lab is not required for the Minor in Animal Science).
Statement for Students with Disabilities
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with the Disability Services Office (http://www.ncsu.edu/dso) located at 2221 Student Health Services Building, 2815 Cates Avenue, Campus Box 7509, 919- 515-7653. For more information on N.C. State University’s policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the Academic Accommodations for Students with Disability Regulation at: http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-01 Note: Students who arrange to take their exams at the Disability Services Office should set up all exam dates at the beginning of the semester.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
NC State University provides equality of opportunity in education and employment for all students and employees. Accordingly, NC State affirms its commitment to maintain a work environment for all employees and an academic environment for all students that is free from all forms of discrimination. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, creed, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation is a violation of state and federal law and/or NC State University policy and will not be tolerated. Harassment of any person (either in the form of quid pro quo or creation of a hostile environment) based on color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation is also a violation of state and federal law and/or NC State University policy and will not be tolerated. Retaliation against any person who complains about discrimination is also prohibited. NC State’s policies and regulations covering discrimination, harassment, and retaliation may be accessed at http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-04-25-05 or http://oied.ncsu.edu/oied/. Any person who feels that he or she has been the subject of prohibited discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should contact the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity at 919-515-3148.
Mediasite Recording
The lectures for this course are recorded and are available to students who are registered for the course. The recording may pick up a student’s voice when a question is asked. Please be advised this course is being recorded for current and potential future educational purposes. By your continued participation in this recorded course, you are providing your permission to be recorded.
Electronic Course Components
Students may be required to disclose personally identifiable information to other students in the course, via electronic tools like email or web-postings, where relevant to the course. Examples include online discussions of class topics, and posting of student coursework. All students are expected to respect the privacy of each other by not sharing or using such information outside the course.