Structure of Farm Animals (ANSC*2340DE)
Semester: Fall 2012
Additional Offerings: Fall 2013
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Start Date: September 06, 2012
End Date: December 14, 2012
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Outcome
Degree Credit (.5 credit weight)
Type
Degree Credit
Tuition Fees
Instructors
Ira Mandell
Description
An introduction to the carcass structure of cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry. Animal growth and development are considered in relation to meat production. The course is for students intending to major in Animal Science and Animal Biology.
Grading Scheme
| Assignment |
Weight % |
Due Date |
| Online Quizzes (4) |
50% |
Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 |
| Final Exam |
50% |
Exam Period: Monday, December 3 to Friday, December 14, 2012 |
Specific due dates will be posted to the course website.
Course Topics
- Unit 01: Basic Concepts of Animal Structure
- Unit 02: Organ Systems I
- Unit 03: Organ Systems II
- Unit 04: Organ Systems III
- Unit 05: Organ Systems IV
- Unit 06: Muscle I
- Unit 07: Muscle II
- Unit 08: Conversion of Muscle to Meat/Meat Quality
- Unit 09: Connective Tissue/Adipose Tissue
- Unit 10: Bone
- Unit 11: Gene Mutations/Carcass Grading
- Unit 12: Avian Systems
Course Prerequisites
BIOL*1040
Textbooks
Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians (Confirmed)
Edition: 2nd
Author(s): Thomas Colville and Joanna M. Bassert
Published by: Mosby Elsevier in 2008
Required Textbook
Other
For more information, Contact Info Line :
Phone: 519 824-4120 ext. 55000
Email: info@coles.uoguelph.ca
These course details are based on information provided to date by the associated academic department or the course instructor. Course specific information remains subject to change until the actual date of course commencement. In the event of a discrepancy between the course information provided here and on the course website, the course website will be taken as official.