Animal & Dairy Science: Academic Programs: Course Syllabi
ADSC 2300
Acie C. Murry, Jr., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Phone (706) 542-0952
Fax (706) 542-0399
Reference Reading:
- The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition & Health (1999); Linda Case.
- Canine and Feline Nutrition (1995); Case, Carey and Hirakawa
- The Complete Dog Book (1992); 18th Ed. The American Kennel Club.
- The Complete Cat Book (1991); R. Gebhardt.
Course Objectives:
A practical guide to companion animal care with emphasis on nutrient requirements and health of dogs and cats. Other emphasis includes human and animal bond, training, diseases and parasites, and emergency and first aid.
Requirements:
- Term Project: All students will be required to attend and observe the following class project:
- Human and Animal Bond. Students will write a two- page reaction paper summarizing your experience and knowledge gained through this project. The reaction paper will be due one week after participating in the term project.
- Summary of Guest Lecturers Presentation: All students are required to write a summary (one page) highlighting key issues covered by each guest lecturer. The summary will be due the next class day after the guest lecture.
Grading:
Possible Points:
Exam (3), 300
Grade:
300-270 = A; 269-240 = B; 239-210 = C; 209-180 = D; 179 = F
Schedule for Fall Semester
| Date | Topic |
| T August 20, 2002 | Introduction |
| R August 22, 2002 | Choosing a Pet: Dogs and Cats |
| T August 27, 2002 | Choosing a Pet: Exotics |
| R August 29, 2002 | American Kennel Club (AKC) Common Breeds of Dogs Divided into 7 Groups |
| T September 3, 2002 | American Kennel Club (AKC) Common Breeds of Dogs Divided into 7 Groups |
| R September 5, 2002 | Basic Companion Animal Care |
| T September 10, 2002 | Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Common Breeds of Cats |
| R September 12, 2002 | Kitten and Cat Care |
| T September 17, 2002 | The Dog's Body: Structure, Movement, & Senses |
| R September 19, 2002 | The Dog's Body: Structure, Movement, & Senses |
| T September 24, 2002 | The Cat's Body |
| R September 26, 2002 | Exam 1 |
| T October 1, 2002 | Human and Animal Bond |
| R October 3, 2002 | Gest Lecturer: Dr. Herb Morrison, Dog Care and Training |
| T October 8, 2002 | Basic Dog Training |
| R October 10, 2002 | Reproduction and Breeding |
| T October 15, 2002 | Reproduction and Breeding |
| R October 17, 2002 | Guest Lecturer: Nate Toll- Canine Companion for Independence |
| T October 22, 2002 | Infectious Diseases of Dogs and Cats |
| R October 24, 2002 | Internal and External Parasites |
| T October 29, 2002 | Exam 2 |
| R October 31, 2002 | Fall Break |
| T November 5, 2002 | Pet Food Industry |
| R November 7, 2002 | Guest Lecturer: Drs. Myron Downs and Anita Stampley- Specialist in Veterinary Medicine |
| T November 12, 2002 | Nutrients in Pet Foods |
| R November 14, 2002 | Digestion and Absorption |
| T November 19, 2002 | Understanding Pet Food Labels |
| R November 21, 2002 | Evaluation of Commercial Pet Foods |
| T November 26, 2002 | Common Nutritional Problems |
| R November 28, 2002 | Holiday (Thanksgiving) |
| T December 3, 2002 | Review |
| R December 5, 2002 | Exam 3 |
| T December 10, 2002 | Reading Day |
There will not be any Make-up Exams without written valid excuse:
" If there is any student in this class who has special needs because of learning disabilities or other kinds of disabilities, please feel free to come and discuss this with me".