Animal Science 1 Syllabus 
Instructor: Mrs. Erin Arnett 
2017-2018

Instructor: Mrs. Erin Arnett 			Email: 	erin.arnett@anderson.kyschools.us 

Planning Period:  1st Period

Course Objective:   Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to discuss, analyze, evaluate, and identify advanced concepts in animal science. Students will identify and evaluate various species of livestock in addition to developing health and management skills for the animal industry.  

Course Requirements:			
1. Students must keep a notebook.	 	
2. It is highly recommended that students join FFA. Student membership in FFA will be enhanced by content that is learned in course curriculum. FFA dues are $15. 
3. Students are expected to plan and carry out a Supervised Agriculture Experience Program.

Required Materials:
1.  Pencil/Pen
2.  Loose Leaf Paper or Notebook
3.  1 inch 3 ring binder or folder

I PREP I-Keys to Success (schoolwide):
I- Integrity/Honesty/
P-Positivity/Motivation
R-Resonsibility/Accountability
E-Empathy/Compassion/Kindness
P-Perserverence/Grit
I- Independence 

Mrs. Arnett’s Individual Expectations:
-Be on time, on task, and ready to learn EVERYDAY!
-Respect the teacher, the classroom, other students, and yourself! 
-Be responsible for your own learning.
-Clean up after yourself and your peers.
-Keep ALL personal electronics put AWAY!! 

Bathroom Policy:
- Students will only be allowed three bathroom passes a semester 
- Students that don’t use their bathroom passes may submit them for bonus (5 points added to an assessment grade) at the end of the semester.
-You must have an agenda to leave my classroom.

Grades: 						Grading Scale:
20% Final Exam           				             A – 100-90		
20% Notebook/Homework			             B – 89- 80
30% Exams and Quizzes				C – 79-70				
30% Projects						D – 69-65

Class Schedule and Units
(not necessarily in this order, some may not be covered)

Unit 1 – Orientation – Course Outline, FFA, Goal Setting, and SAEP Records
Unit 2 – Understanding the Animal Science Industry (Trends, Careers, Animal Rights and Welfare) 
Unit 3 – Selection and Evaluation
Unit 4- Genetics and Reproduction
Unit 5 – Health
Unit 6 – Animal Nutrition/Digestion
Unit 7 – Animal Management
Unit 8 – Animal Issues
Unit 9 – Products and Marketing
Unit 10 – Final Review/Exam

Animal Science 1 Signed Agreement

I have read the course syllabus, the classroom policies, and the expectations for behavior and understand the meaning of each. I was told of these expectations inclass, my teacher modeled them for me, and I was able to practice these expectations in class. I understand how my grade will be tabulated during this course and agree to follow all deadlines and assignments for this course. 

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