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Department of Animal Sciences
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Department of Animal Sciences

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

Aparna M. Zama

Bartlett Hall, Room 209A

Teaching Professor

Bartlett Hall, Room 209A