ANSC 100N - Introduction to Animal Science

Credit(s): 3

This course covers basic principles of animal genetics, nutrition, live animal evaluation, reproduction, and their application to the production of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and poultry. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Identify the function of animals in agriculture.
Describe and differentiate the function of different animal breeds.
Distinguish the basic physiology of nutrition and reproduction of livestock species.
Identify contemporary issues facing animal agriculture.
Identify the different products produced by animal agriculture.