AN 110 - Introduction to Animal Science & Business Communications

3 Credits

It is critical for students in Animal Science Technology to understand how to effectively build a career in the animal sciences. As this is a very broad field, it is the responsibility of the student to network with industry and identify the areas of study in which they can be effective and employable. This requires an overview of the many options available for the students in order to guide them in their chosen career path as well as a basic background in the common livestock production systems in Canada. It is also important for students to have strong written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in writing and oral communicating is developed in a number of contexts specific to each program.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. describe the job market in Animal Science and develop a strategy for directing their education toward a satisfying career.
2. explain the value of animal products in providing for the world’s food supply.
3. compare and contrast the livestock industries of developed and developing countries.
4. describe ‘Supply Management’ and ‘Vertical Integration’ and explain their significance in specific livestock industries worldwide.
5. provide an overview of several livestock production systems within Canada including the beef, dairy, swine, poultry, sheep/goats, equine, bison and other diversified livestock.
6. demonstrate both written and oral communication skills through the application of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while using integrity.
7. prepare and deliver effective oral presentations.
8. demonstrate practical skills in critical thinking and critical writing.

Unit 2: The Value of Animal Products

Unit 3: Global Livestock Production

Unit 4: The Animal Industries

1. Poultry
2. Swine
3. Dairy
4. Beef
5. Sheep/Goat
6. Equine
7. Bison
8. Other Diversified Livestock

Lab: Oral and Written Communication

Course Assessments:
The final course evaluation consists of a combination of academic and practical procedures weighted as described below:

Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.00) in order to qualify to graduate.

Attendance: 

Classroom and laboratory attendance is considered vital to the learning process and as significant to the students’ evaluation as examinations and reports.

• Students having a combination of excused and/or unexcused absence of 20 percent or higher for the scheduled course hours will be required to withdraw and will automatically receive a “RW” (required withdrawal) for the course, regardless of any other evaluation results. (RW is a failing grade.).
• An excused absence is one that is verified with your instructor. Verification should be prior to the absence or the next class day following the absence. Verification of the absence may take the form of a note from your doctor/College nurse regarding illness, or a note from another instructor regarding a field trip or other activity, or authorization by your instructor. An unexcused absence is anything NOT verified by the instructor prior to the absence or the next class day following the absence.

It is the students’ responsibility to know their own absentee record.

Normal hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with potential for evening courses, exams or extended field trips. Students are expected to be available for classes during these times.