Animal Science

Course Details

Length: Year Long

Credits: H.S. Science Credit, CTE or Elective

Grades: 10-12

Instructors: Haile Cook-Gibson

Description

Students will engage in a variety of classroom activities to help them better understand and learn about the animal industry, livestock production, animal anatomy and physiology, animal nutrition, digestion, reproduction, animal agriculture in other countries, animal ethics, and animal disease. Students will learn how animal agriculture applies to their everyday life and will investigate animals ranging from house pets such as dogs and cats to large animals ranging from horses, cattle, swine, and wildlife. Activities will range from possible field trips to hands-on labs with actual animals. This course will prepare students for careers as a veterinarian, animal production, animal scientist, research, biologist, and many more.

Area of Study:

1. History and the Use of Animals

2. Animal Handling and Safety

3. Cells and Tissues

4. Nutrition/Digestion

5. Reproduction

6. Genetics

7.Animal Health

8. Animal Products