1/2/2025 4:53:03 AM	ANSCI 134 Course Outline as of Fall 2019	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ANSCI 134	Title:  LIVESTOCK REPRODUCTION
Full Title:  Livestock Reproduction
Last Reviewed:2/7/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	43.75
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	1.50		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	26.25
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  87.50

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
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Catalog Description:

This course combines the study of basic genetic principles with the study of the anatomical and physiological aspects of reproduction as they relate to equine and livestock reproduction. Genetic principles to be emphasized include basic inheritance, selection techniques, mating systems, heterosis, and performance evaluation. Reproductive aspects to include endocrinology, estrous cycles, mating behaviors, gametogenesis, conception, gestation, parturition, and maternal behaviors. Artificial insemination, embryo manipulation, and current innovations in productive biotechnology will also be examined.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course combines the study of basic genetic principles with the study of the anatomical and physiological aspects of reproduction as they relate to equine and livestock reproduction. Genetic principles to be emphasized include basic inheritance, selection techniques, mating systems, heterosis, and performance evaluation. Reproductive aspects to include endocrinology, estrous cycles, mating behaviors, gametogenesis, conception, gestation, parturition, and maternal behaviors. Artificial insemination, embryo manipulation, and current innovations in productive biotechnology will also be examined.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
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:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

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.  Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological aspects of livestock as they relate to reproductive

    management, reproductive systems, hormones, semen evaluation and the estrous cycle.

Objectives:

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

1. Identify the male and female parts of reproductive tracts.

2. Discuss the physiology of fertilization, parturition and lactation.

3. Explain effects of nutrition, hormones, and health on estrous cycle.

Topics and Scope

I.   The Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System

II.  The Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System

III. Physiology of Reproduction

IV. Reproductive Behavior

V.  Gestation

    A. Conception and implantation

    B. Fetal and embryo development

    C. Hormones

    D. Physiology      

VI. Parturition

    A. Management

    B. Physiology

    C. Hormones

    D. Dystocia

VII. Lactation

    A. Hormones

    B. Physiology

VIII. Management of Reproduction

    A. Semen Analysis

     B. Pregnancy evaluation

    C. Estrus detection

    D. Breeding Systems

    E. Reproductive technologies

    F. Manipulating reproduction

    G. Selection

IX. Management Considerations for Breeding, Pregnancy and Lactation

    A. Health

    B. Nutrition

X.   Record Keeping and Analysis

XI.  Economics

XII. Genetics

    A. Genes

    B. Genotype and phenotype

    C. Heritability

    D. Heterosis

    E. Pedigree analysis

XIII. Biotechnology

    A. Embryo manipulation

    B. Cloning

    C. New innovations

 

Lab Topics will include:

I.    Anatomy identification

II.   Semen collection, processing, analysis

III.  Oocyte collection, maturation

IV.  Artificial insemination

V.   Pregnancy evaluation

VI.  Genetic evaluation

VII. Record Keeping

Assignments:

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Read periodicals, handouts, and texts

2. Problem Solving Assignments such as case study and genetic analyses

3. Midterm, final and quizzes (3-6 quizzes, 1 midterm, 1 final)

4. Term Paper (3-5 pages)

 

Lab-Related Assignments:

1. Lab practicals

2. Lab reports

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 20 - 35%
Term paper, lab reports
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 30 - 40%
Case study evaluation, genetic analyses
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 5 - 10%
Lab practical
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 35%
Midterm, final, and quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition. 3rd ed. Sanger, P.L. Current Conceptions Inc. 2015

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