Animal Science
Course Guide
Lapeer County Education and Technology Center
Nadene Blakeley
Tammy Belavek
Debbie Thompson
Kristen Ball
Animal Science Course Guide (Word)
Animal Science Course Guide (PDF)
Program/Instructor Mission
Our mission is to help each student believe in themselves through building their self-esteem, attitude and experience. We will enthusiastically motivate each student to learn and show each one of them that we truly care. Through their belief in themselves, they will reach their highest potential and achieve success in their lives.
Course Description
In this course we will study animal science past history, future technology and current career opportunities. We will cover large and small animals, companion animals and production livestock.
Six units will be covered from the “Agriscience: Fundamentals and Applications” by Elmer L. Cooper.
Unit 26 – Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition
Unit 27 – Animal Health
Unit 28 – Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction
Unit 29 – Small Animal Care and Management
Unit 30 – Dairy and Livestock Management
Unit 31 – Horse Management
Students in this course will be expected to actively take part in hands on activities handling animals, equipment and agricultural materials. Students will also be expected to develop an approved research project of their interest. The project will conclude with an oral presentation and written documentation of their research.
Course Syllabus
Course Procedures
1. Class: team discussion and lecture
2. Interaction among students and instructor
(Development of good work habits)
3. Laboratory time: implementing the skills learned
4. Evaluation (by both instructor and assistant)
5. Guest lectures and field trips
6. Completing assigned skills
7. Designing, implementing, maintaining, evaluating agriscience research projects and showing initiative in working
DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE
1 st Session (AM)
7:50 – 8:00 Complete assigned work
Question and Answer Period
Attendance and Announcements
8:00 – 9:50 Work on assigned skills and activities
9:50 – 10:00 Clean-up projects
10:00 – 10:20 Clean-up jobs, review, daily logs.
No standing by the doors.
2 nd Session (PM)
11:20 – 11:30 Complete assigned work
Question and Answer Period
Attendance and Announcements
11:30 – 1:20 Work on assigned skills and activities
1:20 – 1:30 Clean-up projects
1:30 – 1:50 Clean-up jobs, review, daily logs.
No standing by the doors.
Evaluation/Grading
The Lapeer County Vo-Tech Center has a different grading system (see Student Progress Report). Students will be evaluated based on technical knowledge and work skills. This grade will be based on the instructor and assistant’s evaluation of assigned projects, classroom behavior, and work skills. The following is a list of how grades will be given:
Technical Knowledge (TK) (1/3 of total grade)
% of TK Grade
Written & oral assignments 25%
Quizzes 25%
Tests 50%
All technical knowledge work will be graded using the following scale. Students will be allowed to re-take tests and quizzes after school with grades below 70%.
90% - 100% Outstanding A
80% - 90% Very Good B
70% - 80% Acceptable C
60% - 70% Needs Improvement D
0% - 60% Not Acceptable E
Work Habits/Work Skills (2/3 of total grade)
Daily Point System
90% - 100% Outstanding A
80% - 90% Very Good B
70% - 80% Acceptable C
60% - 70% Needs Improvement D
0% - 60% Not Acceptable E
All grades will be put on computer and the student will receive their progress report in the middle of each marking period and at the end. Each day student will perform skills and activities that can only be completed at school. Students with more than 7 absences in a semester will not receive a grade without make-up time before or after school to complete skills and activities missed.
The instructor or the assistant will evaluate each student’s performance on a daily or weekly basis by using the Daily Point Grading System. Students are to participate in a team and cooperate. Each evaluation will reflect their team working skills and work habits. Students will also be expected to complete a set amount of skills that will be evaluated by the instructor or assistant.
Classroom Rules
Be Respectful:
Respect others (instructors, students, staff, and visitors)
Respect all (equipment, supplies, materials, and facilities)
Respectyourself
Be Prepared:
Come to class and be willing to participate with an open mind
Dress appropriate for work and outside weather
Bring necessary materials (paper, book/notebook, and pencils)
Replacement cost is $5.00 for notebooks and $45.00 for textbooks
Be Safe:
Pay attention and follow specific safety instructions for each activity
Shoes worn at all times, no horseplay
Clean-up is everyone’s responsibility
Clean up after yourself!!
Everyone will be assigned a daily clean up job
Be In Class - (attendance):
If you miss more than seven days (excused or unexcused):
You do not receive a grade without make-up time and work
Contracts with student will be made to make-up time
Class requirements must be made up with in 10 school days
After 10 days, no credit will be given for missed requirements
Tardy for class will be documented and points taken from daily grade
Three tardies in this class equals one absence
Expect enforcement:
Violation of any rules will be dealt with at discretion of instructor
Any violation is grounds for disciplinary action and/or loss of points
Students are expected to follow rules outlined in the Lapeer County Education and Technology Center Student Handbook
Classroom Rules Signature Page
Student’s Name: _______________________________________
I have read, understand and plan to abide by all rules stated above. I understand that if I violate any of these rules, punishment will be enforced at discretion of the instructor.
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Student’s Signature Date
Parents:
I have read and discussed these rules with my son/daughter. We understand all aspects of these rules. I plan to do my best to help my son/daughter abide by these rules. I understand that if he/she violates any rules, he/she will be punished accordingly.
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Parent’s Signature Date