INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCES LABORATORY

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: DY SCI/AN SCI 101 or concurrent enrollment Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recall and summarize fundamental concepts in animal growth, nutrition, reproduction, and behavior to facilitate learning in subsequent animal science courses Audience: Undergraduate 2. Accurately use terminology associated with animal agriculture including but not limited to animals, management practices, industry, and equipment Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate proper handling, restraint, care, and management of food animals Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify anatomical parts of animal gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts, and explain the key functions of each part Audience: Undergraduate 5. Classify common feedstuff and nutritional analysis used in the livestock industry Audience: Undergraduate 6. Effectively engage in collaborative problem-solving and reflective practice Audience: Undergraduate 7. Interpret and discuss scientific literature Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recall and summarize fundamental concepts in animal growth, nutrition, reproduction, and behavior to facilitate learning in subsequent animal science courses Audience: Undergraduate 2. Accurately use terminology associated with animal agriculture including but not limited to animals, management practices, industry, and equipment Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate proper handling, restraint, care, and management of food animals Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify anatomical parts of animal gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts, and explain the key functions of each part Audience: Undergraduate 5. Classify common feedstuff and nutritional analysis used in the livestock industry Audience: Undergraduate 6. Effectively engage in collaborative problem-solving and reflective practice Audience: Undergraduate 7. Interpret and discuss scientific literature Audience: Undergraduate