Companion
Animal Biology – Mr. Theimer
Description:
Interested
in a career in Veterinary Medicine, kennel or pet shop management, dog training
or grooming, zoo related occupations, stable management…….. then this is the
course for you. Students will study animal health, nutrition, safety, animal
behavior, pet selection, animal welfare, reproduction, and animal management
systems. Career opportunities will be stressed.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand and appreciate present day needs and uses of various companion
animals in a suburban environment |
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Identify
career opportunities in the field of companion animal biology |
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Understand physical and morphological characteristics of companion animals and
their influence on animal management |
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Understand animal health characteristics, common health issues and problems,
and preventive medicine |
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Understand nutritional and digestive systems, feeds, nutritional requirements,
and proper feeding techniques |
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Understand importance of proper animal behavior characteristics and training,
and behavior adjustments |
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Identify
and understand animal breeds as a means for proper selection |
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Understand how behavior affects the care and management of companion animals |
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Identify
and understand proper grooming and care of companion animals |
Topical
Outline:
I.
INTRODUCTION AND ORIENTATION
A.
Scope of
animal industry
B.
Career
opportunities
C.
Ancestry,
evolution and development of companion animals
II.
PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTICS OF ANIMALS
A.
Anatomical
features
B.
Internal
systems and characteristics
III.
CATEGORIES
AND BREEDS OF COMPANION ANIMALS
A.
Classifications
B.
Breed
Characteristics
C.
Identification of selected breeds
IV.
NUTRITION,
DIGESTION AND FEEDING OF ANIMALS
A.
Digestive
Systems
B.
Feedstuffs
and additives
C.
Proper
feeding
D.
Nutritional
problems
V.
HEALTH AND
DISEASE
A.
Characteristics of a healthy animal
B.
Diagnosing
and preventing health problems
C.
Health
problems of companion animals
D.
Treating
health problems
VI.
REPRODUCTION, GENETICS, AND BREEDING
A.
A study of
genetics
B.
Reproductive systems
C.
Breeding
and artificial insemination
D.
Reproductive problems
E.
Indiscriminate breeding and animal population controls
VII.
BEHAVIOR
AND TRAINING
A.
Behavior
patterns and animal psychology
B.
Training
animals
VIII.
ANIMAL
MANAGEMENT
A.
Housing
B.
Pet
selection
C.
Animal
welfare
D.
Grooming
Course
and Class Expectations – Grading System and Policies
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Students
are expected to show concern and respect for fellow students, especially
during class discussion. Each student will be able to express their concerns
with respect shown from their peers.
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Tardies
and absences will follow standard school policies. Detentions and referrals
will follow teacher-student – parent conference or discussion. Students MUST
be in the classroom, seated and working on the problem of the day at the bell.
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The
teacher will show respect for each student’s opinions and will allow
discussion, with appropriate time restraints, of all sides of an issue.
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Supplies
Needed: Each student must have their own writing utensil, pocket folder, and
binder --- MUST BE BROUGHT TO CLASS DAILY.
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GRADES
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A =
90%; B= 80%; C= 70%; D= 60%; F= BELOW 60%
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Grades
are available from the teacher during a scheduled appointment
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Grades
will be based upon written assignments, periodic quizzes, unit tests, and
student-based projects.
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STUDENT
BASED PROJECTS: Students will be assigned individual and group projects
during the semester. These projects are meant to provide additional
experiences in the study of the animal industry. Some class-time will be
provided for project work, but some out-of-class work by the student will be
required. Ample time will be provided for completion of the projects.
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The
semester exam will be a combination of written and project work.
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