ANIMAL SCIENCE 3903

Agricultural Animals of the World

Fall Semester, 1997

W. Stephen Damron - 109F Animal Science Building (744-6065)

Office Hours -- Walk-in or make an appointment.

1. Text: Agricultural Animals of the World by W. S. Damron

This is the required resource material for ANSI 3903.

2. Course Requirements and Grading Scale:

Your grade in this course will be based on the total points accumulated according to the following scale within the option you choose. Points may be added to individual grades to reward good student citizenship such as attendance, participation, good attitudes and appropriate classroom behavior. I support the code of student professionalism attached to this syllabus.

The grading scale will be:

90 - 100% A

80 - 90% B

70 - 80% C

60 - 70% D

< 60% F

3. The Semester Schedule

Dates to be announced. Exam I Preface, Chapters 1, 2, 3

Exam II Chapters, 4, 5, 6

Exam III Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10

Exam IV Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

4. Make up Examinations

You may miss 1 exam. Any additional absences for exams will be counted as zeros. You must make arrangements with the instructor prior to missing an exam. Reasons must be very substantial. Requests must be in writing on 3-hole punched paper. In case of an emergency you may call or e-mail and turn in your written request within 1 week. All make-up exams will be essay or oral.

5. Academic Dishonesty

The expectation for all students in this course is that complete integrity will be demonstrated at all times. The minimum penalty for an act of academic dishonesty will be a grade of zero. Penalties may be much more severe, however, and may include a grade of "F" for the entire semester and recommendation for additional disciplinary action by appropriate University officials. Faculty regulations require notification of deans, advisers, etc., in the event of academic dishonesty. You should be aware that both "taking" and "giving" improper assistance during quizzes or examinations constitutes academic dishonesty--even if the action appears to be merely passive in nature (such as not covering your paper when you know that someone is looking at it). In the event you are penalized for academic dishonesty, you may appeal the penalty to the Academic Appeals Board, 101 Whitehurst Hall, within ten days after notification by the professor that a penalty for academic dishonesty has been imposed. For further clarification, see the pamphlet available in 101 Whitehurst.

6. Assistance from the Professor

You always should feel free to contact me outside of class. It is perfectly acceptable to call or stop by the office at any time or feel free to make an appointment. Please do not hesitate to seek any appropriate out-of-class assistance from me in your efforts to master the subject matter of this course.

7. Challenges to Grades

If you believe an exam has been improperly graded, submit a written request for regrading within one week of the return of the exam. State your reason for requesting the regrade and substantiate your answer with documentation. This is the only procedure that will be followed. I do not haggle for points as I consider this a demeaning process to both student and teacher.

A well-written challenge should begin something like this. "I would like to request a reexamination of my last exam (3). The questions that concern me are 19, 26, 72 and 99."

The wording of the challenge will of course be dependent on the question. some examples follow.

Example 1. On Question 19, I marked answer C then erased and changed my answer to B. The correct answer is B. However, the machine graded my answer as incorrect. Please check this for me.

Example 2. On Question 26, I marked B as the correct answer. According to my notes on p. 146 this would be the correct response. The key has answer A marked as correct. According to my notes A is not the best answer because ---. I am requesting regrading of this question.

Example 3. Regarding Question 72. Now that I have reread the question I see that the correct response is D which is the answer marked on the key. I marked B but understand why D is the correct answer. However, when I read the question I interpreted it differently. I interpreted the question to mean (give explanation). In this light, I would appreciate reconsideration of my answer.

Include your original answer sheet and your exam stapled to the challenge. Also, while typed challenges are preferred I will accept hand-written as long as the writing is legible and neat. If I cannot read them they will not be considered.

8. Talking in Class

When I'm talking I will appreciate your silence. Ask your questions to whomever is conducting the class, not each other. If you miss notes, stop the lecturer, don't ask your neighbor. Students indulging in side conversations will find their final grade reduced.

9. Posting of Grades

Grades will be posted by the last 4 digits of student identification number on the on the windows of the lobby of my office. If you do not wish your grade posted please contact your instructor. PLEASE DO NOT ASK SECRETARIES ANYTHING ABOUT GRADES AND DO NOT PHONE MY OFFICE ABOUT GRADES. We cannot give grades on the phone and secretaries cannot give grades under any circumstance. This is necessary to protect your rights to privacy. We have no choice in the matter.

10. Disabled

Disabled student services provides assistance for students with disabilities. They can be found in 326 Student Union, phone 744-7116. I encourage anyone who has a special need to let me know immediately. I will do whatever I can to help you succeeded in this class.

11. Term Paper. Term papers are not required, however anyone wishing to negotiate a term paper into their grade may do so by private contract. This must be negotiated by the last day of the second week of class.

12. When handouts are given in class or when exams are given back you are expected to be in class to receive them. Materials not picked up will be placed in the back of the room. We do not keep up with them for you.

The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus during the semester with verbal announcements in class. It is the student’s responsibility to stay apprised of all such announcements.

OPTIONS

Option I. Accelerated Version.

See me and we will make arrangements.

Option II. Classroom Option: There will be four(4) exams. In addition, there will be a number of in-class writing assignments(6) that will together count as extra credit. They are worth one(1) point each onto your final grade.

The exams will come directly from the text. Lecture presentations will enhance the text. There will be no attempt to lecture on all the material to be found on the exams. This is very different from any of my other classes. For those of you who have had my other classes then be forewarned and ready to study in a different fashion.

Optional lectures/discussions daily.

Optional term paper. Counted as a test. Due Friday, August 1, 1997.

POSTER PROJECT Objective: To expand on a text topic or to introduce a new topic. Poster projects are designed to expand your view of the world and provide important insight to your fellow classmates. Design:

Prepare a poster including the following sections of text:

1) Title (including presenter’s name)

2) Introduction

3) Body

4) Conclusions

5) Reference list

6) A minimum of one picture or figure - more would be better. Color Xerox pictures are a good way to make a poster interesting.

The text is to be on white paper, attached to a piece of poster board of any color you choose. The dimensions of the poster should be 32" x 40". The text pages may be arranged in any manner on the poster. All must be typed except perhaps some hand lettering on figures or pictures which may be acceptable.

Example: Title

Intro Conclusions

Body

Body Figure References

Important Points:

Your topic should probably be specific. For example, rather than "deer farming", you might choose "deer farming in New Zealand", and instead of "alternative food species", you might choose "insects as food species in Africa". Some topics may be handled in a more general way. Consult with your instructor.

Your poster must have all of the required text items. Your references should be cited according to the format used in The Journal of Animal Science.

You must have the topic and title of what you will be covering approved by January 28. (First come, first served.) Your requests must be typed and submitted in writing as a proposal.

Your posters will be presented (hung up) on April 15, 17, 22, 24 and 29, and you will have an opportunity to walk around and read each others’ work. The order of presentation will be decided later and a schedule passed out.

Grading:

This poster is 25% of your course grade.

25% neatness, organization, overall appearance

65% completeness and conciseness of the subject material, appropriate references, quality of picture/figure.

10% your answer to a question(s) during the poster session, concerning your specific subject material.

Questions? See or call Dr. Damron.

POTENTIAL POSTER TOPICS 1. Horse harnesses for heavy pulling.

2. Yak - "Ships of the Plateau"

3. Agriculture of the High Himalayas

4. Bactrian Camel

5. Arabian Camel

6. The Sacred Cow of India

7. The Chinese Pig and its many uses.

8. Miniature Pigs for Research

9. Water Buffalo as a Work Animal

10. Water Buffalo as a Meat Animal

11. Horses in Nomadic Cultures

12. Horsemeat use

13. The Goose as an Agricultural Animal n Europe

The Goose as an Agricultural Animal in the Developing World

14. The guinea fowl as an Agricultural Animal

15. The duck as an Agricultural Animal in Europe

16. The duck as an Agricultural Animal in the Developing Countries.

17. Honey bee culture in Europe.

18. Silkworm culture in Japan.

19. Silkworm culture in China.

20. Animal use in conjunction with rice production in Asia.

21. The Sultanate of Oman. The effects of oil wealth on Bedouin. Nat’l. Geographic. Vol.187, No. 5 p. 112.

22. Bird’s Nest Soup

23. The Surma People of Ethiopia. Nat’l. Geographic. Vol. 179, No.2, p. 77.

24. Northwest Australia. The people and the Place. Nat’l. Geographic, Vol. 179, No. 1.p 2 & p 8.

25. Kobi Cattle &/or Kobi Beef.

26. Himalayan Caravans. Nat’l. Geographic. Vol. 184, No.6, p5.

27. The people and animals of Tibet’s Remote Chang Tang. Nat’l. Geographic. Vol. 184, No. 2. p 62.

28. Hard Harvest on the Bering Sea. Nat’l. Geographic. Vol. 182, No. 4. p. 72.

29. Farming Revolution. Nat’l. Geographic. Vol. 188, No. 6. p. 60.

30. Cottage Industries depending on animal products for handicraft manufacture.

31. Europe’s First Family - The Basques. Nat’l. Geographic. Vol. 188, No. 5, November 1995.

32. Searching for the Scythians. Nat’l. Geographic. Vol. 190, No. 3, September 1996.

33. Unusual food preservation methods.

35. Miniature Livestock and their potential for small farms and/or subsistence agriculture.

36. Desertification

37. Himalayan Caravans, Nat’l. Geographic, Vol. 184, No. 6.

38. The Simpson Outback, Nat’l. Geographic, Vol. 181, No. 4.

39. India’s Rahari, Nat’l. Geographic, Sept. 1993.

40. Mongolian Nomads, Nat’l. Geographic, Vol. 183, No. 15.

41. World Population and the Resources Needed to Feed it in the Year 2050 (or some other year sufficiently in the future).

42. Biotechnology as an answer to the world’s food crisis.

43. Hunger - A Matter of Distribution not Production

44. Hunger - A Matter of Politics

45. Aquaculture

46. Animals as Entertainment in ---------- or The Horse (Chicken, Bull) as Entertainment/Recreation

47. The _____________ as a Beast of Burden

48. Animal Fibers and Their Uses. (Llama fiber and its uses, Yak fiber and its uses, etc.)

49. Animal Products as Construction Material (Feathers, Horns, Tails)

50. Mad Cow Disease - There’s 2 sides to the story.

51. Non-edible materials contributed by animals to man.

52. Natural fertilizer

53. Animals as a prestige item in a culture.

54. Religious implements from animals

55. The place of animals in Buddhism (or Hinduism or Judaism, etc.)

56. Specially adapted agricultural animals in __________ (Israel, South Africa, Egypt, etc.)

57. Kosher Slaughter (or the Muslim version)

58. Cock Fight

59. Bull fight

60. Religious Impediments to Animal Use

61. Animals in Sustainable Systems

Other topics acceptable. All must be approved. Topics may be original or an article adaptation. Posters become the property of Dr. Damron. None will be returned for any reason. CONTRACT

For Spring Semester, 1997, in Animal Science 3903, Agricultural Animals of the World, I

_____________________________________________ have chosen Option __________ as outlined in the syllabus for this (Print Name and SSN)

course. I agree to abide by the stipulations set forth in the syllabus for this option and have my grade based on those stipulations.

I further understand that I cannot change options after Tuesday, January 21, 1997.

________________________________________________ ______________________________________

Signature Date

________________________________________________ _______________________________________

Witness Date

Date: ________________

POSTER PROPOSAL ___________________________________ __________________

(Name) (SSN)

Proposed Topic:

sources for this topic:

Proposed sketch of poster presentation (map it out below). (You may change this when you do the poster, I just want you to think about it now.)