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Nov 21, 2024
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AGRI 107 - Advanced Animal Science
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LAB HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Investigates concepts to understand animal life and science as it pertains to agriculture. Includes instruction and laboratories to recognize concepts associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, evolution, ecology, and historical and current issues in animal agriculture.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Understand that organisms are classified, concentrating on a general survey of all living things, then specifically how certain characteristics categorize animals in a taxonomic key.
- Connect basic concepts of chemistry, biochemistry, and biological functions to understand their relationship to the field of animal agricultural science.
- Evaluate the major vertebrate animal organ systems to understand the role that the cells and their development play in the function of that system.
- Apply theory of genetic diversity to understand biotechnological developments and ecological impacts.
- Examine the scope of career opportunities and the importance of agriculture to the economy.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Taxonomy and Classification
- Features and characteristics of fish, birds, and mammals
- Hierarchical taxonomy
- Kingdoms of organisms
- Taxonomic key
Molecules and Cells
- Animal, plant, and bacterial cells
- ATP and ADP
- Cell communication
- Cell differentiation
- Cell duplication
- Cell life span
- Cell membranes
- Cell parts
- Cell theory
- Cell types and movement
- Cellular respiration
- Chemical bonds: hydrogen, ionic, and covalent
- DNA
- Energy exchange and conversion
- Enzyme role
- Essential and non-essential nutrients
- Gene expression
- Genomes
- Hydrophilic vs. hydrophobic and polar vs. nonpolar
- Hydroxyl, amino, and carboxyl groups
- Macromolecules
- Monomers, polymers, condensation, and hydrolysis
- Osmosis
- Permeability
- Single and double bonds
- Solutes, solvents, and saturation
- Valence electrons
Development and Function of Animal Organ Systems
- Animal health
- Bone formation
- Breeding systems
- Chemical processes
- Defense mechanism
- Digestive system
- Endocrine system (including hormones)
- Homeostasis
- Immune system
- Muscle function
- Nervous system
- Organ system communication
- Organization
- Organogenesis
- Reproductive system
- Respiratory system
- Sexual maturation
- Technology applications
- Tissue types
Animal Genetics and the Environment
- Autosomes and sex chromosomes
- Ivy Tech Community College 3 AGRI 107
- Academic Affairs
- Biotechnology
- Cloning
- Darwin principles
- DNA replication
- Domestication
- Environmental impacts
- Evolutionary forces
- Genetic diversity
- Genotype and phenotype
- Growth curves and ecosystems
- Hardy-Weinberg Principle
- Human impact
- Inbreeding
- Meiosis and mitosis
- Mendelian theory
- Nutrient cycles
- Protein synthesis
- Relationship between genes and alleles
- Sexual and asexual reproduction
- Types of selection
Careers
- Animal agriculture and animal agribusiness
- Organizational performance
- Organizational structures
- Successful career characteristics
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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