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Burton
Animal Science 1
Periods: 1A, 1B and 4B
Email: jonathan.burton@ironmail.org
Website: burtoncvhsposterous.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CLASS OBJECTIVES
Students will develop an understanding of the role of FFA in Agricultural
Education Programs.
Students will understand the benefits of a Supervised Agricultural Experience
(SAE) Program.
Students will understand animal anatomy and physiology as it relates to
nutrition, health, and management of domesticated animals.
Students will determine nutritional requirements of ruminant and non-
ruminant animals.
Students will explain animal genetics and reproduction.
Students will describe meat grading.
Students will understand livestock science and production.
Students will identify current topics in animal science.
Students will identify career opportunities in animal science.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
• Each student is required to have a 3 ring binder with tab dividers to keep notes,
handouts, and assignments. Students will need to bring this binder to class each
day. It will be graded on NEATNESS, COMPLETENESS, and ORGANIZATION.
• Each student is encouraged to join and participate in the FFA organization (It is
highly encouraged but not required). It is an excellent leadership development
program and well worth the $ 15 annual membership dues.
• GRADING CRITERIA: Grade for the course will be figured in the following manner:
Tests and Assignments 45%
Three Ring Binder 30%
Labs and Participation 25%
These percentages are estimated averages and may differ at time of grading
Grading System
A = 93-100% A- = 90-92% B+ = 87-89% B = 83-86% B- = 80-82%
C+ = 77-79% C = 73-76% C- = 70-72% F = 0-69%
Attendance Policy:
We will follow the Canyon View High School attendance policy found on pages 9 the
student handbook.
This year I will be posting assignments and other information for class on the internet at
burtoncvhs.posterous.com. If your are absent you need to check the website before
coming to me. I will post assignment due dates and test dates on there as well. It is
the student's responsibility to complete the work in the time frame that is given. Missed
assignments will need to be turned in within two days of the days upon the students
return or no credit will be given. Depending on the assignment the student may be
required to come in before, after school or during lunch to make it up. Missed tests
must be made up within 3 days upon the students return or no credit will be given.
Movies
Throughout the year we will watch various educational movies. Some will be
commercially produced programs such as: Myth Busters, Dirty Jobs, Architecture and
Design of Men and Women, Call of the Wild, In the Womb of Animals, The Future is
Wild, Beyond Closed Doors, and Planet Earth as well as other discovery channel and
national geographic movies.
I confirm that I have read this Course Description and understand all that it
contains. I will also
follow all school and district policies concerning Acceptable Use of
equipment and facilities.
Student:________________________
Students Signature_____________________________
Parent/Guardian:__________________
Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________
Date:_________________