BARN CAMS
Here are the Links to the four barn cameras.
Sow Cam 1
http://198.111.156.86/eng/index.cgi
Chicken Cam 1
http://198.111.156.89/eng/index.cgi
Chicken cam 2
http://198.111.156.88/eng/index.cgi
Sow Cam 2
http://198.111.156.87/eng/index.cgi
ANIMAL SCIENCE
9,10,11,12
1 Credit
This course is designed for the student who is interested in agriculture and/or science. The course covers animal digestion, nutrition, reproduction and genetics. It also covers animal production, feeding, housing, disease control in the following: beef, dairy, equine, swine, sheep and small animals. Class work is supplemented by hands-on experiences and field trips. The leadership emphasis is on Parliamentary Procedure in order that students might participate in FFA, which is strongly encouraged.
GRADING:
Grades are based on homework, tests, quizzes and class participation.
OUTCOMES:
1. Students shall understand classification, natural selection and the role of domestic animals in
agriculture and their importance in the food production chain.
2. Students will develop a basic understanding of the structure, function and maintenance of the
major animal body systems and their components using examples drawn from humans as well as
from animals of economic importance.
3. Students will develop a basic understanding of genetics, breeding, parturition and animal
behaviors.
4. Students shall develop an understanding of the factors involved in animal nutrition, animal feed
and the basic feedstuffs available for that purpose.
5. Students shall understand the concept of animal health and become familiar with methods of
identification of unhealthy animals, treatment, preventative measures and the causal agents of
common health problems in animals of economic importance.
6. Students will develop an appreciation for the factors involved in and the ability to evaluate and
select livestock for specific uses.
7. Students will develop an appreciation for the products of Michigan's livestock industry and will
have an understanding of how diverse the animal industry is.
9,10,11,12
1 Credit
This course is designed for the student who is interested in agriculture and/or science. The course covers animal digestion, nutrition, reproduction and genetics. It also covers animal production, feeding, housing, disease control in the following: beef, dairy, equine, swine, sheep and small animals. Class work is supplemented by hands-on experiences and field trips. The leadership emphasis is on Parliamentary Procedure in order that students might participate in FFA, which is strongly encouraged.
GRADING:
Grades are based on homework, tests, quizzes and class participation.
OUTCOMES:
1. Students shall understand classification, natural selection and the role of domestic animals in
agriculture and their importance in the food production chain.
2. Students will develop a basic understanding of the structure, function and maintenance of the
major animal body systems and their components using examples drawn from humans as well as
from animals of economic importance.
3. Students will develop a basic understanding of genetics, breeding, parturition and animal
behaviors.
4. Students shall develop an understanding of the factors involved in animal nutrition, animal feed
and the basic feedstuffs available for that purpose.
5. Students shall understand the concept of animal health and become familiar with methods of
identification of unhealthy animals, treatment, preventative measures and the causal agents of
common health problems in animals of economic importance.
6. Students will develop an appreciation for the factors involved in and the ability to evaluate and
select livestock for specific uses.
7. Students will develop an appreciation for the products of Michigan's livestock industry and will
have an understanding of how diverse the animal industry is.