Uri Avs 101 Syllabus 475f67

AVS 101 Introduction to Animal Science Fall 2016 Lecture: Professor: Office Hours: E-mail: Text:

MWF 11:00 3 Credits 271 Chafee Dr. Tony Mallilo, 114 Woodward Hall 874-4658 Mon. thru Fri. 9:00 – 10:30 or by appointment [email protected] Introduction to Animal Science by W. Stephen Damron (5th edition) AVS 101 Lecture/Exam Review Study Guide (available at URI Bookstore)

Course Objectives: 1. To develop an understanding and appreciation by the student of the role of animals in providing food, fiber, pleasure and companionship for people. 2. To develop in the student valid concepts of the problems and challenges in modern animal agriculture. 3. To introduce principles of the various disciplines and areas of study pertinent to the broad field of animal science and to illustrate how they may be applied to solve particular problems. 4. To stimulate the student to seek further information in animal science areas of particular interest. 5. To attempt to identify facets of animal science that affects each of us, no matter what our goals here at the University may be. Course Organization: AVS 101 includes three weekly lectures and a one-time “Experiential Learning Lab (ELL)” The lecture schedule is on the next page. Read text assignments prior to the lectures, as lectures will cover only highpoints in each topic area. On exams you will be held responsible for material covered in the assigned text chapters as well as lecture material. There will be three hourly examinations and a final. The final is cumulative. BRING A #2 PENCIL AND PHOTO ID TO ALL EXAMS. Copies of review questions are available at URI Bookstore Experiential Learning Lab (ELL) The ELL will be an opportunity for you to observe and interact with the animals at Peckham Farm. Please dress appropriately. Wear clothing and footwear that can be easily cleaned. During the first week of class, you MUST sign up for one specific time for an ELL. Sign up sheets will be posted on my office door. The ELL times are listed on the attached schedule and last for approximately 2 hours. Note: Please be on time. If you arrive late, you will not be permitted to attend lab. Grading* - will be on a total point scale, rather than a percentage, and will be scaled as appropriate. Because those of us who prepare, give and grade exams are human, we make mistakes; please call it to my attention and I will attempt to correct it. In this regard be prompt, exams will not be regraded at the close of the semester. There are no make up exams. If you miss an exam your final exam will count double (minus the curve). If you miss 2 exams your final exam counts triple. If you miss 3 exams you fail the course. There will be no retests or make up for the final exam. An exam may be taken only once. If you have academic problems or any questions in grading, see me and I will make every effort to help you. There is no opportunity for extra credit work. Place your efforts in reading the textbook, attending class, and studying for the exams. Cheating or suspicion of cheating on the writing assignment (plagiarism) or on exams will be handled according to university policy. Grades are posted on Sakai under “announcements”. Attendance - I expect you to attend class. You cannot expect to learn if you are not here. Students who attend class on a regular basis do significantly better in the course. If you do not attend the “Experiential Learning Lab” your final course grade will be lowered one full letter grade (50 points).

Course Grade - Each exam is worth 100 points. The writing assignment is worth 50 points making a total of 450 possible points. The final course grade is based on the following point system: A = 410 C = 320

A- = 400 C- = 300

B+ = 385 D+ = 290

B = 365 D = 270

B- = 350 C+ = 340 F = 269 and below

*"Any student with a documented disability is welcome to me as early in the semester as possible so that we may arrange reasonable accommodations. As part of this process, please be in touch with Disability Services for Students office at 330 Memorial Union. 874-2098".

AVS 101

Date September 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 26- 30

Fall 2016 Lecture Schedule & Reading Assignments Text: Introduction to Animal Science by W. Stephen Damron (5th edition) Lecture Topic Chapter Animals in Society, Global perspective to animal agriculture. 1-4 Animal origines, social/cultural différences 29 Terminology, Nutrition 5-7 Carbohydrates Lipids, Proteins Vitamins Vitamins Minerals Digestion Lab Week - Mon. 5pm, Tues. – Thurs. 5 and 7pm, Fri. 3 and 5pm.

28 30 October 3 5 7

Review for Exam #1 Exam #1 (Last Name A-L) Paper Due

10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31 November 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23-27 28 30 December 2 5 7 9 14 (Wed.)

No Class Breeding, Pregnancy & Gestation Artificial Insemination Avian Reproduction &Dairy Cattle Management Milk Production Lactation & Mammary system & Disease Review for Exam #2 Exam #2 (Last Name A-L) Paper rewrite due Exam #2 (Last Name M-Z) Paper rewrite due Beef Cattle & Swine Management

Exam #1 (Last Name M-Z) Paper Due Reproduction (male) Reproduction (female)

Sheep Management & Wool Production Meat production processing & grading Horse management and diseases Poultry and egg production No Class Veteran’s Day Companion Animals & Pets Cat Care Dog Care Review for Exam #3 No Class Thanksgiving Break Exam #3 (Last Name A-L) Exam #3 (Last Name M-Z) No Class Genetics , Animal Health & Disease Animal Behavior, Animal Rights & Welfare Review for final (Exemptions Announced) 9AM SHARP! Comprehensive Final Exam

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AVS 101 Introduction to Animal Science

Position Paper (Up to 50 Points)

Directions: Select one of the topics listed below on animal rights or animal welfare and write a two page (one sheet of paper), typed paper on the following: for 30 points discuss the pros and cons of the topic. For 15 points discuss your position on the issue. Do you agree or disagree and why you have taken that position on the issue. To get the full 50 points you must your position with facts from references. This means some research will be required on your part. The paper is due at your first exam. Late papers will be penalized 5 points. You may resubmit your paper for additional points at the second exam if necessary. Pick one of the following topics: Should animals be used for research and/or product testing? Vegetarianism vs. animal based diet. Milk, healthy or not? Veal production, cruel or not? Xenotransplantation (organ transplants from animals to humans) Stem Cell Research Animals for entertainment - Pick one: Zoo, Rodeo, Circus, Bull/Dog/Cock fights, Sea World

General guidelines for writing assignment. Late papers will be penalized 5 points. All papers must be typed using one-inch margins, any font or spacing, and referenced using a bibliography format of your choice. Write your name and student ID# at the top of the page. The paper is limited to one sheet of paper, including the bibliography (use both sides of the page if you need to). In addition, one reference other than a world wide web (www.) address or the course textbook or the encyclopedia (any form) is required. If you use a website you must list the original source of the information not just the web address. Grade: Discuss issue (Pro)…………………..15 points Discuss issue (Con)….………………15 points Discuss your position………………..15 points Format ………………………………..5 points Total……………….50 points

ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THIS TUTORIAL AND SEND ME THE RESULTS OF A ING EVALUATION Info Rhode Tutorials (cut and paste webpage to browser) https://sakai.uri.edu/access/content/group/adeeb594-1c46-4add-a411-c05d214d5582/InfoRhode%20Index Go to: “GATHER II”

After reviewing the information :

Go to: “EVALUATE” Take the quiz (as many times as needed) and send me a copy(picture) of a ing score.