AGR 1226 ANIMAL REPRODUCTION
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to all students.
Catalog Description:
AGR 1226 - Animal Reproduction (3 hrs.)
An introduction to physiological processes involved in reproduction of livestock. Processes examined will include anatomy of both male and female reproductive tracts, function of gonads, hormone function, and fertility. Students will also receive instruction in an overview fashion of how the full process works and can be used to benefit the producer.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
AGR1267 Principles of Animal Science
AGR1268 Animal Science Industry
The purpose of this course is to give the agricultural student a basic knowledge to understand and perform needed functions in animal reproduction as related to the animal industry.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- List and apply basic knowledge of reproductive anatomy and its function when related to animal reproduction.
- Demonstrate basic evaluation techniques for determining the use of nature mating compared to artificial insemination (AI).
- Interpret and explain reproduction techniques, EPD’s, and practices used in industry.
- Describe the process of reproduction in main livestock species.
- Recognize and determine body condition scores related to reproduction.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the knowledge of reproductive anatomy and its function when related to animal reproduction.
- Identify and explain each part of a female reproductive tract for each livestock species.
- Identify and explain each part of the male reproductive tract for each livestock species.
- List and explain the hormones related to reproduction.
UNIT 2: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
Outcomes: Students will demonstrate basic evaluation techniques for determining the use of nature mating compared to artificial insemination (AI).
- Explain natural mating systems.
- Describe AI mating systems.
- Discuss the financial driving force within each industry that will aid in the decision for selecting which system to use.
UNIT 3: ANIMAL HEAT AND HORMONE REGULATION
Outcomes: Students will be able to interpret and explain reproduction techniques, EPD’s, and practices used in industry.
- Explain heat and heat detection.
- Explain AI techniques and their use.
- Calculate and explain hormones and injection used in manipulating heat in females.
UNIT 4: ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
Outcomes: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Artificial Insemination (AI).
- Identify equipment used in AI.
- Explain the processes used for main species in the livestock industry.
- Identify and explain the concepts needed in herd health concerns.
UNIT 5: BREEDING EVALUATION
Outcomes: Students will recognize and determine body condition scores (BCS) as related to reproduction and interpret results
- Determine Body Condition Score.
- Identify what BCS is healthy for animal.
- Analyze and evaluate an animal’s health before breeding.
Projects Required:
Varies, refer to syllabus.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Attendance Policy
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy.
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
Last Revised: 06/20/2022
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