AgSc 332: Animal Science
Meet the Teacher
Howdy! I am so glad you have chosen
to take Animal Science this semester with me!
I am a 2009 graduate of Texas A&M
University. In my free time, I love to cook and irritate
my cat, Bandit. To find out more about
me, visit www.geocities.com/sarah.pyeatt .
I am looking forward to a great semester with you!
Contact Information
Sarah
Pyeatt
999 W. Villa Maria Rd Conference
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Apt 1000 Office:
Ag Shop #2009
Bryan, Texas
77801 Office
telephone: (903) 845-2009
Cell: (903) 790-1656
Course
Outline
Animal Science will prepare you for a
career in food and fiber production systems.
This course will provide the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge
related to animal anatomy and physiology related to nutrition, reproduction,
health and management of domesticated animals.
We will also touch on animal genetics, livestock management and discuss
current events related to the animal industry.
Class
Expectations
· Be present, prepared & ready to learn
·
Be
in your seat when the bell rings!
·
Practice safety at all times
·
Always be respectful
·
Be responsible for yourself
·
An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or
tolerate those who do. You may not be an Aggie, but I am and I will not
tolerate any of the above actions.
·
AND ALWAYS BE INVOLVED!!!!!
Supplies
- Pens, Pencils, a highlighter, and a dry-erase
marker
- Notebook Paper
- 1 3-ring notebook (to be left in classroom)
- 1 package tab dividers
- A folder with brads
Grades
- Exams (2 x 100pts
each)
200pts
- Quizzes (15 x 10pts
each)
.150pts
- Final project (SAE Record
Book)
..300pts
- Participation &
Attendance
...50pts
- Extra Credit (any outside of class participation
may be considered)________
- Total: 700pts
- A: 700-650pts
- B: 649-600pts
- C: 599-550pts
- D: 549-500pts
- F: <499pts
Make-up/Late
Work
Students with excused absences will
have as many days as they were absent to make up the assigned work. (Ex. If
student misses 2 days, they will have 2 days after they return to make up their
work as well as keeping up with daily work.) Tests should be taken before or
after school. Students with unexcused
absences will be left up to my discretion.
Students should try to turn in work/take exams early if they anticipate
an absence (See Assignment Calendar on Teacher website). My goal is for each and every one of you to
succeed in my class and I will work with you but it is your responsibility to
come and talk to me.
Scope
and Sequence (for fall)
- Week 1:
Discovering cool jobs and career opportunities in Animal Science!
- Week 2:
How to be a smart, safe and effective employee
- Monday-Friday: FFA membership drive!
- Monday: Goody bags when you pay your dues
- Tuesday: First FFA Meeting(+5 for attending/+10 for
joining FFA)
- Wednesday: BBQ
sandwiches for lunch if you have paid your dues
- Thursday: Flag football game after school with ice cream
sandwiches if you have paid your dues
- Friday:
Free admission to the football
game if you have paid your dues
- Week 3:
Learn all about SAEs! (Supervised Agricultural Experiences)
- Friday: FFA week to run concession stand at football
game (+2 for helping out)
- Saturday: Gilmer Labor Day Blowout (+5 for helping
out/participating)
- Week 4:
Identify and memorize the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and circulatory
systems of animals (head, shoulders, knees and toes!)
- Saturday:
Hallsville Jackpot Show, Longview (+5 for
helping out/participating)
- Week 5:
Explain the anatomy and physiology of other systems
- Saturday:
East Texas State Fair, Tyler
(+5 for helping out/participating)
- Week 6:
Explain vital signs and normal behavior (Is it alive?)
- Tuesday: FFA Meeting (+5 for attending)
- Week 7:
Analyze
the digestive system (rumbly in my
tumbly)
- Week 8:
Identify
vitamins, minerals, and feed additives & Identify sources of nutrients
and classes of feed (How you feedin?)
- Wednesday-Saturday: Yamboree (+5 for helping out/participating)
- Week 9:
Discuss
feeding practices and feed quality issues & Formulate rations (How
much you gonna be feedin?)
- Thursday-Saturday: Harvest Festival (+5 for helping
out/participating)
- Week 10:
Analyze the
reproductive system (The birds & the bees, literally)
- Week 11:
List
systems of animal breeding
- Tuesday: FFA Meeting (+5 for attending)
- Week 12:
Explain
the uses of genetics in animal agriculture & Explain current
technologies in animal reproduction (cloning, stem cell research, everyday
stuff like that)
- Week 13:
List the
role of bacteria, fungi, viruses, genetics, and nutrition in disease (What
makes animals sick?)
- Saturday: Waskom
Invitational LDE (+2 for attending)
- Week 14:
Identify
methods of disease control, treatment, and prevention & Evaluate
diseases and parasites of poultry (shicken)
- Saturday:
District LDE (+2 for attending)
- Week 15:
Demonstrate
livestock identification procedures & practice proper restraining
methods
- Saturday: Area LDE (+2 for attending)
- Week 16:
Perform
common immunization skills
- Saturday: State LDE (+2 for attending)
- Week 17:
Perform
common surgical skills
- Week 18:
Evaluate
breeding animals selected by performance testing, production records,
progeny testing, and visual appraisal & Identify the legal aspects of
animal welfare and rights
- Please note Calendar is subject to change
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