Animal Sci/ Dairy Sci 434

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Introduction, Course Structure

Background on Dr. Parrish - Just informational

Special Notes - 2017

• With th exception of this Introduction lecture, Lectures in 2017 are Live. Podcasts may become available but do not count on them.
• Contact instructor in person during lecture, lab or via email.

Instructors

• John J. Parrish (Professor) - responsible for entire course
• Rick Monson - Lab coordinator for Section 301, 303
• Nicole Gross - Lab coordinator for Section 304

• Sections 301, 303. 304
  • 2 hr
  • may last 2.5 hr so plan ahead
• Labs involve work with tissue and animals, so dress appropriately.

• Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition - P.L. Senger (3rd edition)
• Exams conform to this edition

Canvas and Course Websites

• Canvas - Course management software
  • Course Syallbus and Summary
  • Submit and view assignments
  • Group assignments (People, Groups)
  • Answer keys (modules)
  • Grades
  • Collaborations
  • Google Drive and Office 365
  • Student photos
• Course Website (can access via Canvas but located on Animal Science Server)
  • Syllabus
  • Lectures - powerpoint files, outlines, handouts, other files, podcast if available
  • Labs
  • Lab and cow project calendar
  • Practice Lecture Quizzes

Canvas acces via Learn@UW or save direct link to Canvas

• Canvas direct link for 2017
  • https://canvas.wisc.edu/courses/52672
• Class Web Site
  • http://www.ansci.wisc.edu/jjp1/ansci_repro/index.html

Web Site Modifications

• Both Canvas and the Course Website modifications can occur daily

Lecture Material

• Lecture in course website nav bar
  • outlines
  • ppt slides and pdf handout
  • Video/animations
  • podcast when available - Streaming Video -Kaltura

Study Time and Difficulty

• Lecture - 2 hr/hr of lecture time
• Lab - 1 hr/hr of lab time
• Course difficulty - AS and DS students find it hard, biology students find it similar to other science classes

Grading

• see Syllabus

Overall Philosophy

• Course organized to educate you
  • learning objectives and outcomes are specified
  • lectures and labs linked
  • uses a variety of learning approaches
• Intended to challenge all students
• Get your money's worth out of the class, extrapolate/integrate with what you learn from all your classes
• Memorization does not lead to success in life.
• What soft skills did you gain in this course
  • These are what employers are looking for.