Animal Science Systems

This pathway focuses on the scientific principles that underline the breeding, care, and management of agricultural animals and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. This includes developing better, more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products, as well as studying genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth and development of animals.

 

First Course:

Principles of Agriculture (Required Prerequisite to all other classes)

This course will cover the diversity of the agricultural industry and agribusiness concepts. Students will develop an understanding and the role of agriculture in the United States and globally. Topics covered in the course range from animals, plants, food, natural resources, ag power, structures, and technology, as well as careers. 

  • Freshmen and Sophomores
  • 2 Semesters (1 credit per semester)
  • Dual Credit with Ivy Tech

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Second Course:

Animal Science 

This course will involve studying the sections of the animal science industry, both domestic and livestock. Labs and experiments, including dissections, will help to understand the internal workings of these animals. This class is for you if you enjoy working with animals and are interested in learning more about the differences in animal species and how animals are used in agriculture. 

  • 2 Semesters (1 credit per semester)
  • Dual Credit with Ivy Tech
  • Fulfills Science Requirement

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Third Course:

ALS: Animal Science 

This course investigates the biology and chemistry of animals, starting on a cellular level and moving to animal organ systems, animal motor functions, animal reproduction, and animal nutrition. We also compare and contrast livestock and companion animal physical make-up. The class is lab based with numerous dissection labs. This class is right for you if you are interested in studying animal science/vet science. 

  • 2 Semesters (1 credit per semester)
  • Dual Credit with Ivy Tech
  • Fulfills Science Requirement

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Final Course:

Agriculture Research Capstone

    • Senior class
    • 2 Semesters (1 credit per semester)

 

Principles of Agriculture – Students are learning wood working and measurement skills by constructioning flower boxes.

Animal Science – This student is practing the parts of a sheep by drawing and labeling a sheep diagram on the sidewalk.

Advanced Animal Science – This student is practicing continous and interrupted suture methods.

Advanced Animal Science – Students are studying animal behavior by trying to figure out ways to move gerbils into specific locations without any physical contact.