Leadership in Animal Science - Animal Handling & Fitting Coordinator/Supervisor (11:067:415)
Experiential Learning Course (Credits by arrangement)
Typically Offered
Spring Semester.
Prerequisites & Other Registration Restrictions
- Obtain medical clearance to work with animals.
- Be comfortable and confident feeding, restraining, and working with livestock species.
- Must have had an animal handling & fitting course (in same species) and received an A grade for their work.
- Must have a strong desire to instruct students in handling and fitting their livestock.
- Practicum/Work Study experience is recommended but not required
Description
Experiential learning course designed to provide credits for students engaged in educational activities
that differ from research activities. The course focuses on expanding knowledge and skill handling and fitting livestock, as well as building leadership skills associated with Animal Handling & Fitting
Coordinator/Supervisor positions.
Experiential Learning Information
Main PLGs accomplished: 5 and 7
Credits: 2, by arrangement
Syllabus/contract: Contract with LGs
Student qualifications: Previous attendance in 11:067:175 with a pass grade
Faculty: Individual faculty
Type of work: Ag Field Day/11:067:175 coordinators
Final assessment document: Journal entries documenting organization and coordination of 11:067:175
Instructor
