AVS 101

Introduction to Animal Science

Fall 2016
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MWF 11:00 3 Credits 271 Chafee

Dr. Tony Mallilo, 114 Woodward Hall 874-4658
Mon. thru Fri. 9:00 10:30 or by appointment
TONYM@URI.EDU
Introduction to Animal Science by W. Stephen Damron (5th edition)
AVS 101 Lecture/Exam Review Study Guide (available at URI Bookstore)

Course Objectives:
1. To develop an understanding and appreciation by the student of the role of animals
in providing food, fiber, pleasure and companionship for people.
2. To develop in the student valid concepts of the problems and challenges in modern animal agriculture.
3. To introduce principles of the various disciplines and areas of study pertinent to the
broad field of animal science and to illustrate how they may be applied to solve particular problems.
4. To stimulate the student to seek further information in animal science areas of particular interest.
5. To attempt to identify facets of animal science that affects each of us, no matter what
our goals here at the University may be.
Course Organization:
AVS 101 includes three weekly lectures and a one-time Experiential Learning Lab (ELL) The lecture schedule is on the next
page. Read text assignments prior to the lectures, as lectures will cover only highpoints in each topic area. On exams you will be held
responsible for material covered in the assigned text chapters as well as lecture material. There will be three hourly examinations and
a final. The final is cumulative. BRING A #2 PENCIL AND PHOTO ID TO ALL EXAMS. Copies of review questions are
available at URI Bookstore
Experiential Learning Lab (ELL)
The ELL will be an opportunity for you to observe and interact with the animals at Peckham Farm. Please dress appropriately. Wear
clothing and footwear that can be easily cleaned. During the first week of class, you MUST sign up for one specific time for an ELL.
Sign up sheets will be posted on my office door. The ELL times are listed on the attached schedule and last for approximately 2 hours.
Note: Please be on time. If you arrive late, you will not be permitted to attend lab.
Grading* - will be on a total point scale, rather than a percentage, and will be scaled as appropriate. Because those of us who
prepare, give and grade exams are human, we make mistakes; please call it to my attention and I will attempt to correct it. In this
regard be prompt, exams will not be regraded at the close of the semester. There are no make up exams. If you miss an exam
your final exam will count double (minus the curve). If you miss 2 exams your final exam counts triple. If you miss 3 exams
you fail the course. There will be no retests or make up for the final exam. An exam may be taken only once. If you have
academic problems or any questions in grading, see me and I will make every effort to help you. There is no opportunity for extra
credit work. Place your efforts in reading the textbook, attending class, and studying for the exams. Cheating or suspicion of
cheating on the writing assignment (plagiarism) or on exams will be handled according to university policy. Grades are posted
on Sakai under announcements.
Attendance - I expect you to attend class. You cannot expect to learn if you are not here. Students who attend class on a regular basis
do significantly better in the course. If you do not attend the Experiential Learning Lab your final course grade will be
lowered one full letter grade (50 points).

Course Grade - Each exam is worth 100 points. The writing assignment is worth 50 points making a total of 450
possible points. The final course grade is based on the following point system:
A = 410
C = 320

A- = 400
C- = 300

B+ = 385
D+ = 290

B = 365
D = 270

B- = 350
C+ = 340
F = 269 and below

*"Any student with a documented disability is welcome to contact me as early in the semester as possible so that we may arrange
reasonable accommodations. As part of this process, please be in touch with Disability Services for Students office at 330 Memorial
Union. 874-2098".

AVS 101

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September
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26- 30

Fall 2016
Lecture Schedule & Reading Assignments
Text: Introduction to Animal Science by W. Stephen Damron (5th edition)
Lecture Topic
Chapter
Animals in Society, Global perspective to animal agriculture. 1-4
Animal origines, social/cultural diffrences
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Terminology, Nutrition
5-7
Carbohydrates
Lipids, Proteins
Vitamins
Vitamins
Minerals
Digestion
Lab Week - Mon. 5pm, Tues. Thurs. 5 and 7pm, Fri. 3 and 5pm.

28
30
October
3
5
7

Review for Exam #1

Exam #1 (Last Name A-L) Paper Due

10
12
14
17
19
21
24
26
28
31
November
2
4
7
9
11
14
16
18
21
23-27
28
30
December
2
5
7
9
14 (Wed.)

No Class
Breeding, Pregnancy & Gestation
Artificial Insemination
Avian Reproduction &Dairy Cattle Management
Milk Production
Lactation & Mammary system & Disease
Review for Exam #2
Exam #2 (Last Name A-L) Paper rewrite due
Exam #2 (Last Name M-Z) Paper rewrite due
Beef Cattle & Swine Management

Exam #1 (Last Name M-Z) Paper Due

Reproduction (male)
Reproduction (female)

Sheep Management & Wool Production

Meat production processing & grading
Horse management and diseases
Poultry and egg production
No Class Veterans Day
Companion Animals & Pets
Cat Care
Dog Care
Review for Exam #3
No Class Thanksgiving Break
Exam #3 (Last Name A-L)
Exam #3 (Last Name M-Z)
No Class
Genetics , Animal Health & Disease
Animal Behavior, Animal Rights & Welfare
Review for final (Exemptions Announced)
9AM SHARP! Comprehensive Final Exam

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8, 10,14, 28
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AVS 101 Introduction to Animal Science

Position Paper (Up to 50 Points)

Directions: Select one of the topics listed below on animal rights or animal welfare and write a two page (one sheet of paper),
typed paper on the following: for 30 points discuss the pros and cons of the topic. For 15 points discuss your position on the
issue. Do you agree or disagree and why you have taken that position on the issue. To get the full 50 points you must support
your position with facts from references. This means some research will be required on your part. The paper is due at your
first exam. Late papers will be penalized 5 points. You may resubmit your paper for additional points at the second exam if
necessary.
Pick one of the following topics:
Should animals be used for research and/or product testing?
Vegetarianism vs. animal based diet.
Milk, healthy or not?
Veal production, cruel or not?
Xenotransplantation (organ transplants from animals to humans)
Stem Cell Research
Animals for entertainment - Pick one: Zoo, Rodeo, Circus, Bull/Dog/Cock fights, Sea World

General guidelines for writing assignment. Late papers will be penalized 5 points. All papers must be typed using one-inch
margins, any font or spacing, and referenced using a bibliography format of your choice. Write your name and student ID# at
the top of the page. The paper is limited to one sheet of paper, including the bibliography (use both sides of the page if you
need to). In addition, one reference other than a world wide web (www.) address or the course textbook or the encyclopedia
(any form) is required. If you use a website you must list the original source of the information not just the web address.
Grade: Discuss issue (Pro)..15 points
Discuss issue (Con).15 points
Discuss your position..15 points
Format ..5 points
Total.50 points

ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THIS TUTORIAL AND SEND ME THE

RESULTS OF A PASSING EVALUATION
Info Rhode Tutorials (cut and paste webpage to browser)
https://sakai.uri.edu/access/content/group/adeeb594-1c46-4add-a411-c05d214d5582/InfoRhode%20Index
Go to: GATHER II

After reviewing the information :

Go to: EVALUATE Take the quiz (as many times as needed) and send me a copy(picture) of a
passing score.