Animal Science 250
Food Animal Products
Prerequisites: AS200 or concurrent registration or equivalent
Website: http://ansci.osu.edu/as250
Powerpoint presentations, when used in class, will be posted to this site after discussed in class.
Course Objectives:
1. To impart knowledge relating the live animal to its ultimate value as a food
product.
2. To introduce the principles of structure and function, chemical composition and physical characteristics of animal products.
3. To relate basic principles of chemistry and biology to the production, processing, and functions of animal-derived food products.
4. To describe examples of how animal-derived food products and their components function as nutraceuticals.
5. To discuss historical aspects of the development of food animal products.
6. To discuss the extent to which, and the variety of ways food animal products impact our society (environmental compatibility, social responsibility and economical viability).
7. To provide examples of and discuss ways in which animals are used to provide industrial and pharmaceutical products for society.
There is no required textbook in this course. A class packet containing partially completed files of the PowerPoint presentations used in class is highly recommended.
If you need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, you should contact me to arrange an appointment as soon as possible. At the appointment we can discuss the course format, anticipate your needs and explore potential accommodations. I rely on the Office For Disability Services for assistance in verifying the need for accommodations and developing accommodation strategies. If you have not previously contacted the Office for Disability Services, I encourage you to do so. Questions about the rights and responsibilities of those with disabilities and the rights and responsibilities of the University may be directed to: L. Scott Lissner, ADA Coordinator, Office of Academic Affairs - 614-292-6207/ada-osu@osu.edu.
Evaluation of your comprehension of course material will be based upon exams, quizzes and exercises (in class or take-home).
Ø Quizzes will be given at our discretion at any time throughout the quarter. They may include any concepts discussed in class up to that point.
Ø The format of the quizzes and exams will be a combination of any or all of the following: multiple choice, fill-in the blank, matching and short essay.
Exams
Exams 1 & 2 may include any material discussed in class up to that point, but generally will focus on material discussed since the last exam. The final exam will be comprehensive.
Final grades will be determined by the following:
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Exam 1 25 % Exam 2 25 % Quizzes/exercises 20 % Final exam 30 % Total course % 100 %
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Attendance
There will not by any makeup quizzes given. Absences will only be excused for university-sponsored activities, personal illness (you must provide a doctor’s note), or family emergency (life-threatening illness, death). In the case of an excused absence, any missed quizzes will not be calculated into your final course percentage. If you miss class due to one of the aforementioned reasons you should:
Ø Either contact Dr. Zerby or Dr. Kuber BEFORE the class period (for planned absences) or within 1 day following the absence (due to illness or emergency). Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence and thus a zero for any graded activities that day.
Ø When exams are taken, we will hand out the exams at the start of the class period (when the bell rings). When the first student from the class completes and turns in the exam, no new exams will be handed out thereafter and no makeup exams will be provided thereafter for any student without an excused absence.