1.    To obtain a broad understanding of the vast array of animal products and production systems employed for the needs of mankind.  Companion   animals will also be discussed.

2.    To apply scientific knowledge in genetics, physiology and nutrition to improve the health, efficiency of production, and quality of livestock,     companion animals, and their products

3.    To enable a broad background with respect to individual livestock production systems and companion animals to enhance students’ ability to select future classes, and communicate with the animal agricultural industry.

Dr. Todd Winters, 127 Agriculture Building,453-1763, tw3a@siu.edu , “Normal” Office Hours: 8-11 MWF or by Appointment 

Jamie Douglas, Ag. 132, jamied@siu.edu  and Ashley Maiero, Ag. 132, ajmaiero@siu.edu   

Dr. Atkinson (ratkinsn@siu.edu ); Dr. Jones (kljones@siu.edu ); Dr. AbuGhazaleh (aabugha@siu.edu ): Dr. King (sking@siu.edu )

Scientific Farm Animal Production, Ninth edition, R.E. Taylor & T.G. Field; ISBN# = 0-13-244736-3, Available at the Bookstore

Three Mid-terms (Sept 17 [study guide], Oct 13 [study guide], Nov 10) and a Final Exam will be given in the course. Make-up exams can be essay or oral at the instructors' discretion. 20% will be taken off the top of any make-ups given to students who do not notify an instructor before the regularly scheduled exam. The Final will be Monday, December 12:50-2:50 PM (50% comprehensive). The final will only be given at the scheduled time--no make-ups or early exams. Students that do not take the final will be given "0" on the final or an incomplete depending on the circumstances determined by the instructor.

Extra Credit:

Disruptive Behavior: 

Disruptive behavior including excessive talking and ringing cell phones will not be tolerated and may result in removal of up to 5 points per incident.  You may also be asked to leave that days class.

Incompletes: 

Incompletes will only be given in special cases with written endorsement from a medical professional or university official.  Failing the course is not a reason for receiving an incomplete on its own. 

Grading Breakdown:              

20%       Quizzes                               A=90 to 100%

60%       3 Midterm Exams                B=80 to 89%

20%       Final Exam                           C=70 to 79%

                                                          D=60 to 69%

100%      Total                                   F=<60%

The instructor reserve the right to lower the curve as appropriate.  The curve will not be raised. 

CLASS SCHEDULE

8/18                 Winters                        1          Introduction and Animal Science Terms

8/20                 Winters                        2          Purpose of Animal Production                    1

8/22                 Winters                        3          Animal Products in Human Nutr.              3-7

8/25                 Atkinson                       4          Overview of the Livestock Industries         2

8/27                 Atkinson                       5          Overview (cont’d)                                    

8/29                 Winters                        6          Animal Prod. and the Environment           23

9/1                   Labor Day

9/3                   Winters                        7          Food Safety                                             23

9/5                   Winters                        8          Livestock Industry Changes            

9/8                   Winters                        10        Domestic Animal Behavior                        22

9/10                 Henry                            9         Animal Welfare and Animal Rights            23  

9/12                 Winters                        11        Environmental Physiology                          20

9/15                 Winters                        12        Growth and Body Composition                18     

9/17                 EXAM #1

9/19                 Winters                        13        Analytical Review                                    

9/22                 Jones                            14        Introduction to Genetics                            12

9/24                 Jones                            15        Qualitative/Quantitative Inheritance            13

9/26                 Jones                            16        Selection and Mating Systems                  14

9/29                 Winters                        17        Physiology of Reproduction                      10

10/1                 Winters                        18        Artificial Insemination/Embryo Trans.        11

10/3                 Winters                        19        Physiology of Lactation                             19

10/6                 Jones                            20        Biotechnology                                           23

10/8                 AbuGhazaleh                21        Nutrients and Their Functions                    15

10/10               AbuGhazaleh                22        Digestion and Absorption                          16

10/13               EXAM #2                                          

10/15               Atkinson                       23        Feeds                                                       15

10/17               Atkinson                       24        Feeds Cont’d                                           15   

10/20               Atkinson                       25        Nutritional Requirements                           17

10/22               Atkinson                       26        Nutritional Requirements                           17

10/24               Atkinson                       27        Feed Formulation                                     17

10/27               Apgar                          28        Swine Management                                   29   

10/29               Apgar                          29        Swine Management                                  30  

10/31               Maiero                         30        Animal Health                                           21

11/3                 Maiero                         31        Animal Health                                           21

11/5                 Atkinson                       32        Beef Cattle Management                           25   

11/7                 Atkinson                       33        Beef Cattle Management                           26

11/10               EXAM # 3

11/12               Atkinson                       34        Sheep and Goat Management               31,32,36    

11/14               King                             35        Horse Management                                33

11/17               King                            36        Equine Management                                 34

11/19               Douglas                        37        Companion Animals

11/21               Douglas                        38        Companion Animals

11/24-28          Thanksgiving Break

12/1                  AbuGhazaleh                35        Dairy Management                                   27

12/3                  AbuGhazaleh                36        Dairy Management                                   28     

12/5                 Winters                        41        Careers in the Animal Sciences                   37

Final Exam – Monday, December 8^th – 12:50-02:50 p.m.

Academic Honesty:

All students are expected to adhere to a strict code of academic honesty.  Academic dishonesty will be addressed according to the “Policies and Procedures Applicable to Academic Dishonesty” as stated in the “Important Information for Students, Faculty, & Staff” booklet.

From the “Student Conduct Code”, section II, article A:

Acts of Academic Dishonesty:

            1.         Plagiarism, representing the work of another as one’s own work;

            2.         Preparing work for another that is to be used as that person’s own work;

            3.         Cheating by any method or means;

4.         Knowingly and willfully falsifying or manufacturing scientific or educational data and representing the same to be the result of scientific or scholarly experiment or research;

5.         Knowingly furnishing false information to a university official relative to academic matters;

6.         Soliciting, aiding, abetting, concealing, or attempting conduct in violation of this code.

Sanctions will be imposed for violations of this policy in accordance with the Student Conduct Code.  A copy of the “Important Information for Students, Faculty & Staff” booklet can be obtained from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Mailcode 4308, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4308.

ADA Accommodations:

In keeping with the goal of the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all students for whom this act applies should notify the instructor no later than the second session of the course so that arrangements can be made for accommodations to meet your educational needs and maximize learning.

Emergency Procedures:

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work.  Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and Building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program.  Emergency response information is available on posters in buildings on campus, available on the BERT’s website at www.bert.siu.edu, Department of Public Safety’s website www.dps.siu.edu (disaster drop down) and in the Emergency Response Guidelines pamphlet.  Know how to respond to each type of emergency.

Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location.  It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency.  The Building Emergency Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility.