ANSC 1100 Livestock Production Principles
Course Information
| Course Number | ANSC 1100 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Livestock Production Principles |
| Description | This course covers animal production history and economic impact, breed development, animal anatomy and physiology, animal production features, growth and lactation physiology, environmental animal production factors and animal research. This course also provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of animal science based on biological and scientific aspects of animals that serve mankind. (3 lecture credits) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Describe the U.S. livestock industry
- Explain nutrients and their sources
- Explain livestock digestive systems
- Analyze feeder animal growth and carcass composition
- Describe livestock reactions to environmental stimuli
- Illustrate management practices for livestock reproduction
- Summarize meat animal breeds, evaluation, and processing
- Compare and contrast livestock species production systems
- Outline livestock production hazards
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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