Topics in Farm Animal Environmental Physiology, Behavior, Stress and Welfare

Animal Science 537 A-F

ANSC 592

Animal Science 5318

An online course is being offered between three universities; Texas Tech University, University of Illinois and Iowa State University. Spring 2008 will address contemporary animal welfare issues.

Semester	Section (ISU)	Topic	Instructor
Spring 2008	AnS 537-F	Other: Contemporary animal welfare issues	M. Sutherland
Fall 2008	AnS 537-E	Stress and the immunity	J. Salak-Johnson
Spring 2009	AnS 537-C	Measuring behavior and welfare	A. Johnson
Fall 2009	AnS 537-D	Environmental stressors	J. Salak-Johnson
Spring 2010	AnS 537-B	Brain mechanisms of stress	J. Salak-Johnson
Fall 2010	AnS 537-A	Animal rights and philosophies	A. Johnson

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Additional Course Information:

To familiarize students with current and classical scientific literature in areas of: Immunology, brain and endocrine mechanisms of stress, stress-immune system interactions and mechanisms, behavior, performance and health measures and animal rights. The course is co-taught across three institutions: Iowa State University (Dr. Johnson), University of Illinois (Dr. Salak-Johnson) and Texas Tech University (Dr. McGlone & Dr. Sutherland). This course provides the opportunity for senior undergraduates and graduate students to interact with graduate students at different universities with similar interests.

This module is open to seniors, MS and PhD students with a major in animal science or an equivalent discipline (n = 5 per semester per institution). For any questions or clarifications on the course please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Johnson by E-mail: johnsona@iastate.edu or phone: (515) 294-2098.

Grading & questions:

Each student signs up at their "home" university. Each instructor is responsible for grading the work done by the students at their institution. The three instructors agree upon a grading scheme prior to every assignment/exam. This includes grammar, structure, content, references cited, and grading keys for exams.

Although this class is a long distance course, students must be online each week to participate. The class meets online using the Breeze software program. Participation earns you points throughout the semester. Each student is responsible for finding a computer each week that they can use during the meeting time. Additionally, a headset that allows you to both listen and talk will be needed to allow you to participate. The first week of class will be a IT test to make sure that all students can access Breeze and use their equipment and software correctly.

 

WebCT Gold will also be used for the class. On here the syllabus, Power Point, questions, reading assignments and updates will be posted. It is the students responsibility to check WebCT Gold the day before class. All information will be posted by 5 pm Central the day before class.

About the instructors:

Dr. Anna K. Johnson	Dr. Janeen Salak-Johnson	Dr. Sutherland