AGRB 2250 Syllabus

Subject Code

AGRB

Course Number

2250

Course Title

Survey of the Animal Industry

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(3-0-3)

Course Description

This course introduces the basic principles of animal selection, nutrition, growth, and reproduction. It also stresses the impact of livestock and poultry production on the economy.

Course Outcomes

Understand the Global Nature of Animal Production & How It Ties Into National, Regional, and Local Product

  • Understand how the animal industry reacts to local, national, and international trend.

Become Familiar With Terminology Used In Animal Science As It Relates To The Industry

  • Identify terms related to animal science.

Develop A Basic Understanding of Current Management Practices As It Relates To Raising Livestock

  • Draw from the knowledge gained in class to be ale to understand current management practices of livestock.

Become Familiar With Some of the Food and Other Products Derived From Animals and Animal By-products

  • Identify food products and animal by-products that are produced from the animal industry.