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Course Description
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Intro to Animal Science Industry
This course will provide the student with principles in Animal Science focusing on the area of mammalian production, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, respiration, genetics handling and breeds of livestock by species. Students will gain an understanding of each livestock species industry goals and production methods. This course is intended to successfully prepare those students who plan on majoring in Agricultural Sciences at a college or university. Frequent opportunities are given to develop and apply rational and creative thinking processes of observing, comparing, organizing, relating, inferring, applying and communicating. Also, there is an emphasis on developing values, aspirations and attitudes that promote the student’s understanding of personal involvement with the scientific discoveries of the future. There are ample opportunities for hands-on class participation with animals in this class to enable students to demonstrate their knowledge of restraint, handling, behavior, etc. Additional emphasis will be placed on industry practices to include record keeping, public relations and communications.