BIO

Hello everyone! My name is Natalie Duncan and I grew up in Kentucky riding and showing horses, then working professionally in the equine industry. I moved to Tennessee several years ago for college and love it here. I attended Middle Tennessee State University, and received my bachelors in Agriculture Business, then William Woods University (virtually) for their Master of Education, Equine Education program. I am currently teaching at Midway University for their online Equine Business and Sales degree. I am excited about this class with Discipleship Tutorial and look forward to working with each of you.

Introduction to Animal Science

32 WEEK CLASS

 

Tutor Name: Natalie Duncan

Course Name: Introduction to Animal Science

Required Text: 
Scientific Farm Animal Production: An introduction to Animal Science.  Author: Thomas G. Field.  

This is a college textbook so it can be rented from Texbook brokers or purchased from Thrift  books for $77.

Supplies Needed: 

  • Pencils

  • Notebook

  • Binder 

Copy Fees: $25

Minimum Number of Students: 10

Maximum Number of Students: 20

Course Description/Outline/Objectives: 

This course will focus on the diverse nature of animal science and understanding  practices farmers implement on their farms. This course will teach the basic disciplines in the  animal sciences (nutrition, genetics, reproduction, health and management, animal products) and  their significance to the industries. Students will learn to describe different livestock and poultry  species and their importance in animal agriculture. Students will learn to identify common  livestock breeds, feedstuffs, and equipment used for livestock. Students will look at the  importance of animal welfare, production safety, and understanding the importance of livestock  agriculture. *Note that this is a college level course using the MTSU dual enrollment curriculum.  Juniors/seniors can choose to have it count as college credit if they choose to take the end of year  examination for a test fee of $60.*.

Expected Weekly Time Commitment for Homework: 3-5 hours

Prerequisites: Biology (Advanced Biology / A&P recommended but not required)

Recommended Grade Level: 11th-12th grades

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