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North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture and Life SciencesDepartment of Animal Science

Moodle Web Page: Study materials will be posted on the ANS 151 Moodle web page at:http://moodle.wolfware.ncsu.edu

Welcome!

ANS 151 (Introduction to Animal Science Lab) is designed to give students practical experience with a variety of domestic mammals. The course will focus primarily on cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and horses.

Catalog Description: Hands-on experience and demonstrations with livestock and horses; identification of common management equipment and knowledge of proper use; animal tracts, organs, skulls, feeds, breeds, and other animal-related items or topics. The lecture (ANS 150) must be taken concurrently or have been passed previously with a C-minus or higher. This lab course is restricted to the following majors: Animal Science, Ag Extension, Ag Science, and Ag Ed. Transportation is provided to the off-campus labs, and students will be returned to campus prior to the end of the scheduled lab period.

Pre/co-requisite: ANS 150, Intro to Animal Science lecture.

Lab meets in room 460 Riddick Hall unless otherwise specified, and there are four sections: Monday 12:25-3:10, Monday 3:35-6:20, Wednesday 12:25-3:10, and Wednesday 3:35-6:20. You must attend the lab you are registered for in order to receive credit for that week's assignment.

Class Courtesy: Please be sure to turn your cell phone off during lab, and don't use it during any part of lab (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). Please do not talk during the part of lab when the instructor or guest speaker is talking.

Field Trips to our Animal Educational Units (teaching farms) will be undertaken during some of the labs. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will provide transportation to and from field trips, and students are encouraged to use it. The University assumes no responsibility when students choose to provide their own transportation. Students agree to accept and assume responsibility for all risks involved to them or their property during travel to and from field trips when providing their own transportation.

Laboratory Safety: In the majority of the laboratories, students will have the opportunity to interact and work with a variety of animals. During the first laboratory, general safety instructions for working with animals will be discussed in detail. In addition, special instructions concerning safety will be emphasized before individual laboratories. Since students will be working with animals, it is advisable to wear old clothes to the laboratories. In addition, short pants and open-toed shoes should not be worn when laboratories are scheduled for the Farm Educational Units.

Use of Animals: This course requires the use of animal specimens and live animals in most of the laboratories. All procedures and laboratory exercises are consistent with the humane management and production practices outlined in the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Welfare Act. In addition, animal use activities associated with this course have been approved by the N.C. State University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

ANS 151 - Introduction to Animal Science LabDr. Jeannette Moore, Spring 2013

Welcome Instructors and Teaching Assistants

No textbook/course pack Class Courtesy

Field Trips, Lab Safety, Use of Animals Grading

Student Learning Outcomes for this Course Written re-grade requests

Attendance & Excused Absences Lab Practicals

Anti-Discrimination Statement Academic Integrity

Lab Topics and Dates Students with Disabilities

of 6ANS 151 Class at NCSU

1/8/2013http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jmoore/ANS151_lab/

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 not required for the Minor in Animal Science.

Credit Only (S/U) Grading: This course must be taken for a letter grade because no one who is enrolled is taking it as a free elective. For more details, refer to:http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-15

Auditing the course: This course is restricted to students who need it for their major, so no student should change to Audit. For more details, refer to:http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-04

Instructors and Teaching Assistants:

No Textbook or Course Pack:

There is no textbook or course pack for this course. The lab question sets will be provided to you, and supplemental materials will be posted on the Moodle website.

Attendance:

Students are expected to be punctual and to attend all labs. Please don't be late to lab! It is very distracting for the instructor and your classmates.

Excused Absence: An excused absence must be documented in writing and must be approved by Dr. Moore. An example of an excused absence would be a visit to the infirmary or doctor's office, attendance at a funeral for a family member or friend, or a mandated court appearance. Please let Dr. Moore know ahead of time when you know you cannot make it to lab. In an emergency situation where you are unable to notify me, you must contact me the day you return to campus (even if it is not a day when our lab meets). I have voice mail and e-mail, so you can call or e-mail at any hour of the day or night. No more than one lab can be excused during the semester. When a student knows ahead of time that he/she will miss a lab, Dr. Moore will arrange in advance for the student to attend another lab section. See the Lab Practical section below for important information on missing a Lab Practical.

InstructorDr. Jeannette A. Moore, 342 Riddick Hall, voice mail = 515-4010, E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Moore's office hours are by appointment.To schedule an appointment with Dr. Moore, please call Dee Pryse at 515-3028 or stop by to see her in 342 Riddick Hall. Dee is in her office from 7:30 am to 12 noon and from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

Petra ChangGraduate Teaching Assistant

12:25 labs, Monday and WednesdayE-mail = [email protected]

Amanda BostianGraduate Teaching Assistant

3:35 labs Mondays and WednesdaysE-mail = [email protected]



Note: alarm clock failure and car trouble are not considered to be excused absences.

The university attendance regulation is online at:http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-03

Lab Practicals:

There will be two lab practicals during the semester. See the "lab schedule" section of this syllabus for lab practical dates.

Make-up Lab Practical: There is no way to re-create the lab practicals. When a student knows ahead of time that he/she will miss a lab practical for an excused absence, Dr. Moore will arrange for the student to attend another lab section to take the practical as long as arrangements are made at least a week in advance. If a student misses a lab practical and has an unanticipated excused absence, he/she must contact Dr. Moore as soon as he/she returns to campus. If a student misses a lab practical and does not have an excused absence, a grade of zero will be recorded.

Grading:

A+ = 97% to 100%A = 91% to 96.9%A- = 90% to 90.9%B+ = 87% to 89.9% B = 81% to 86.9%B- = 80% to 80.9%C+ = 77% to 79.9%C = 71% to 76.9%C- = 70% to 70.9%D+ = 67% to 69.9%D = 61% to 66.9%D- = 60% to 60.9%F = <60%

Please note: Instructors do not give grades; you earn your grade. Please do not ask Dr. Moore to change your grade at the end of the semester. Please do not ask to be allowed to do make-up or extra work at the end of the semester.

Incomplete grades: It is very rare for a student to receive an Incomplete in this course. A student who has attended regularly and successfully completed the assignments and lab practicals, but who cannot complete the final third or less of the class due to unforseen and unpreventable circumstances, might be granted an incomplete. Arrangements must be made prior to the time grades are recorded at the end of the semester, and granting an Incomplete is up to Dr. Moore. Any student who stops attending class, but has not made arrangements with Dr. Moore, will not be granted an incomplete. An Incomplete must be made up within one regular semester unless an extension is granted; otherwise the Incomplete will automatically convert to an F. A student who receives an Incomplete should not register for the course the following semester. The burden of fulfilling an incomplete grade is the responsibility of the student. The university policy for Incomplete grades is located at:

http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-50-03

Written Regrade Policy: The Written Regrade Policy applies to the labs and lab practicals for this course, and it is designed to allow students to explain their answers if they are confused or concerned about the grading of any of the questions. To submit a Written Regrade Request: - Write your concern/explanation on a separate sheet of paper. (If it involves confusion about a web page we used, please print the web page and point out the confusing part.)- Don't make any marks on the lab or lab practical. - Staple the request to your lab or lab practical, fold it lengthwise, and turn it in to Dr. Moore within one week of the lab or lab practical being handed back to the class.

Points

10 Lab Assignments 200

Lab Practical #1 100

Lab Practical #2 100

TOTAL POINTS 400



Student Learning Outcomes for This Course:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe and explain the physiological rationale for routine management practices used with domestic livestock and horses.

2. Identify and describe the proper use of common management equipment used with livestock and horses.

3. Identify parts of animal reproductive and gastrointestinal tracts, and explain the function of each part.

4. Identify and classify common feedstuffs used in livestock and equine management. 5. Identify common breeds of livestock and horses and describe the main characteristics of each breed.

Academic Integrity:

Please note that violations of the Code of Student Conduct will not be tolerated in this class or at N.C. State University. This includes (but is not limited to):

� Looking at someone else's paper during a lab or lab practical. � Allowing someone else to look at your paper during a lab or lab practical. � Using notes or other information during a lab practical.

To minimize temptation, the following rules will be in effect during lab practicals:

� You may have nothing on top of your desk except something to write with. All books, daypacks, notebooks, etc. must be stored under your table. All loose paper needs to be inside your daypack or notebook; no loose papers may be on top of the materials that are stored under your seat. NOTE: It is an academic integrity violation for papers to be visible; whether or not a student actually looks at them is not relevant. If you see any visible papers during a lab practical, please raise your hand to alert Dr. Moore so she can have the student put them away.

� You may not wear any of the following during a lab practical: hat, sunglasses, headphones, earbuds. � No talking will be allowed during lab practicals.

Honor Pledge: When a student puts his or her name on a lab assignment or lab practical, the student affirms that he/she did not give or receive unauthorized aid on the lab writeup or lab practical.

In the event of suspected problems, rules from N.C. State University's Code of Student Conduct and Regulations will be followed. They can be found on the web at: http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-11-35-01

Please note that it is my duty as an instructor to report all Academic Integrity violations.

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 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 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

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.



Schedule of Lab Activities

Be sure to dress appropriately and safely for all labs, especially the off-campus labs.

Field Trips: The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will provide transportation to and from field trips, and students are encouraged to use it. The University assumes no responsibility when students choose to provide their own transportation. Students agree to accept and assume responsibility for all risks involved to them or their property during travel to and from field trips when providing their own transportation. Look below this table for information on where to meet the bus and for maps to where we will be.

Use of Animals: This course requires the use of animal specimens and live animals in most of the laboratories. All procedures and laboratory exercises are consistent with the humane management and production practices outlined in the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Welfare Act. In addition, animal use activities associated with this course have been approved by the N.C. State University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

Date Lab topic and quiz schedule (labs begin at 12:25 or 3:35)

Points

M Jan 7W Jan 9

LAB DOES NOT MEET THIS WEEK

M Jan 14W Jan 16

Lab meets in 460 Riddick HallSyllabus, introductions, lab safety, lab assignment, pictures taken.

lab 1

(20 points)

M Jan 21W Jan 23

LAB DOES NOT MEET THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY

M Jan 28W Jan 30

Lab is at the Small Ruminant Educational Unit **Animal behavior. Manager = Bill Knox.

lab 2

(20 points)

M Feb 4W Feb 6

Lab meets in 460 Riddick HallDigestive anatomy and feedstuffs. Diagrams of the GI tracts and pictures of the feedstuff are online at:http://www.ncsu.edu/project/ansci_feeds/

lab 3

(20 points)

M Feb 11W Feb 13

Lab meets in 460 Riddick HallReproductive physiology and anatomy.

lab 4

(20 points)

M Feb 18W Feb 20

To be announced

lab 5

(20 points)

M Feb 25W Feb 27

Lab meets in 460 Riddick HallLAB PRACTICAL #1 covers material from labs 1 through 5

(100 points)

Mar 4-8 SPRING BREAK - NO LABS

M Mar 11W Mar 13

Lab is at the Small Ruminant Educational Unit **Tour of the unit and hands-on animal experience. Manager = Bill Knox.

lab 6

(20 points)

M Mar 18W Mar 20

Lab is at the Dairy Educational Unit **Tour of the unit and hands-on animal experience. Manager = Anthony Chesnutt.

lab 7

(20 points)

M Mar 25W Mar 27

Lab is at the Swine Educational Unit **Hands-on animal experience. Manager = Clay Byrd. Dr. Billy Flowers will take the lead for this lab.

lab 8

(20 points)

M Apr 1W Apr 3

Lab is at the Beef Educational Unit **Tour of the unit and hands-on animal experience. Manager = Rick Kern.

lab 9

(20 points)

M Apr 8W Apr 10

Lab is at the Equine Educational Unit **Tour of the unit and hands-on animal experience. Manager = Lawson Walston.

lab 10

(20 points)

M Apr 15W Apr 17

Lab meets in 460 Riddick HallLAB PRACTICAL #2 covers material from labs 6 through 10.

(100 points)

M Apr 22W Apr 24

Lab does not meet this week



** For off-campus trips, students will meet the bus in the SAS Hall parking lot at the start of lab time (12:25 or 3:35). Map of campus: http://www.ncsu.edu/campus_map/ (click on #4; SAS Hall is just east of Riddick Hall).

Occasionally a student will need to drive to lab. When that happens, the student must get permission to not be on the bus and must be ready to participate by 12:45 or 3:50.

Directions to the Animal Educational Units

Move directly to:

Animal Science Undergraduate Teaching Page

Last modified January 5, 2012 by Dr. Jeannette A. MooreE-mail: [email protected]



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