AGSC 2220 Syllabus

Subject Code

AGSC

Course Number

2220

Course Title

Introduction to Poultry Science

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(2-2-3)

Course Description

This course covers the biology of the domestic fowl. It also covers basic nutrition, genetics, reproduction, embryology, processing, and management as they pertain to commercial poultry production.

Course Outcomes

Poultry History and Classification

• Outline the history of the poultry industry.
• Classification of chickens.

Poultry Anatomy and Physiology

• Identify the exterior anatomy.
• Identify the internal anatomy and physiology.
• Explain reproduction.
• Explain nutrition.
• Apply genetics.
• Illustrate development of the chick embryo.

Poultry Production and Management

• Explain incubation and hatchery management.
• Diagram broiler production.
• Explain layer management.

Poultry Pathology

• Identify diseases of poultry.
• Analyze issues of Poultry Production.