11/21/2024 6:40:44 AM	ANSCI 2 Course Outline as of Fall 2019	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ANSCI 2	Title:  INTRO FARM ANIMAL HEALTH
Full Title:  Introduction to Farm Animal Health
Last Reviewed:2/13/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
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Catalog Description:

Introduction to animal health and disease control in livestock animals. Classification of animal diseases, their causes and appropriate treatments with emphasis on preventative medicine.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduction to animal health and disease control in livestock animals. Classification of animal diseases, their causes and appropriate treatments with emphasis on preventative medicine.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2011	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2011	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: AG - AS 136L	Animal Health and Sanitation	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): ANSC2

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Hypothesize cause, system(s) affected, and treatment of common diseases that affect farm

    animals such as: cattle, sheep, hogs and horses.

2.  Determine the selection of proper treatment techniques and handling practices while utilizing

    appropriate veterinary terminology.

3.  Discuss and defend livestock health practices.

 

Objectives:

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

1. Determine the correct application of vaccines and parasite management programs.

2. Demonstrate and understand the role animal behavior plays in individual and herd health

3. Identify common diseases and determine appropriate treatment regimen.

4. Differentiate between pathogenic and non-pathogenic disease.

5. Identify environmental factors contributing to disease.

6. Appraise and identify physiological changes which alter susceptibility to various health

    problems.

7. Name and demonstrate proper use of equipment that humanely confines, treats or protects

    livestock.

8. Explain basic principles of biosecurity, including disease prevention programs.

9. Analyze an operational scenario and formulate a preventative program.

10. List common diseases in U.S. livestock production and established control programs.

11. Explain routine health management procedures.

Topics and Scope

I. Introduction and Overview                  

    A. Historical concepts            

    B. Causative agents of disease            

    C. Methods of transmission            

    D. Principles of prevention            

    E. Disinfecting            

    F. Body defense mechanisms            

    G. Immunity - classified            

    H. Predisposing disease factors            

    I. Recognizing unhealthy animals            

    J. Terminology            

         1. common medications that are available      

         2. common terms that apply to the various systems of the body      

II. Anatomy and Physiology - Body system and primary system disease            

    A. Endocrine      

    B. Reproductive      

    C. Digestive      

    D. Cardiovascular      

    E. Urinary      

    F. Respiratory      

III. Parasites                  

    A. Symptoms, lifecycles and controls            

    B. Enteroparasites            

    C. Ectoparasites            

IV. Restraint Types                              

    A. Passive      

    B. Active

V. Common First Aid Practices                  

    A. Order of treatment            

    B. Bacterial infection and sanitation            

    C. Bandaging            

VI. Correct Use of Vaccines and Medications                  

    A. Proper techniques or caring and storing of vaccines and medications            

    B. Proper techniques for administering vaccines and medications            

                                          

Laboratory activities will follow lecture topics. Laboratory activities will include:      

I. Properly Handling and Administering Vaccines      

II. Handle and Restrain Farm Animals      

III. Treatment Techniques      

IV. Administering Pesticide Treatments

Assignments:

Lecture Related Assignments:

1. Case studies to evaluate disease management

2. Written paper and oral presentation on a disease

3. Written lab reports (5-10)

4. Three to five unit quizzes

5. Mid-term (1) and final exam

 

Lab Related Assignments:

1. Collaborative and individual lab activities

2. Field work and class performances demonstrating skills related to animal health practices

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 20%
Lab reports, written paper on a disease
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
Case Studies
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20%
Class performances, field work, lab activities
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 50 - 60%
Quizzes, midterm, final exam: multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 10%
Oral presentation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Introduction to Veterinary Science. 3rd ed. Lawhead, James and Baker, Meecee. Cengage. 2016

Animal Health. 3rd ed. Jackson, Nancy and Baker, James and Greer, William. Pearson. 2000 (classic)

Instructor prepared materials

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