Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

2 | P a g e PROGRAM OUTCOMES 1.) Demonstrate effective oral and written communication. 2.) Demonstrate problem solving strategies within the agriculture industry. 3.) Identify agricultural needs within society. 4.) Identify how agriculture affects personal and community health. COURSE OUTCOMES 1.) Describe management practices that are applicable to the livestock industry. 2.) Explain the impact animals have on humans and the environment. 3.) Evaluate livestock and livestock products using visual observation and performance data. ASSESSMENT TASKS (FOR COURSE OUTCOMES) 1.) Complete textbook readings, questions, and problems demonstrating mastery of both concepts and process skills. 2.) Complete examinations demonstrating mastery of both concepts and process skills. PROCESS SKILLS •Human and animal dependence •Hot topics in the animal industry •Importance of red meat production •Identification of importance factors in carcass evaluation •Visual importance of livestock structure and correctness •Livestock handling and equipment •Injection sites and administration of drugs •Identification of common livestock breeds CONCEPTS & ISSUES •Animal Contributions •Current Animal Related Issues •Red Meats and Animal By-Products •Evaluation •Reproduction •Feeds and Nutrition •Animal Behavior •Animal Health •Breeds of Livestock •Management Systems ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO Each degree seeking student is required to maintain an assessment portfolio on Blackboard for his/her time at Williston State College. For this class you should include your syllabus, evidence of completing learning outcomes, and a reflection paper of what you learned in this class.