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Undergraduate Teaching Assistance Experience in Animal Science


Course Description

Students will incorporate knowledge in animal and dairy science through a teaching experience in a course matched to the student's experience, education, and interests. The student is expected to meet regularly with instructor to discuss the teaching objectives and subject matter and to participate with a discussion or laboratory section.


Athena Title

UNDERGRAD TEACH


Non-Traditional Format

Students will meet weekly with course instructor to discuss, plan and coordinate the week's activities. Students will then lead or assist with the discussion/laboratory section they are assigned to. It is expected that each student will have a minimum of 3 hours of faculty contact and/or teaching experience per week for each hour of credit.


Prerequisite

ADSC 2000-2000L or ADSC 2010 or permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

This course is designed to integrate the student's knowledge and skills in animal science and use them to help others learn. Students will also gain knowledge in relating information to others in a clear, concise, and practical manner and enhance their management and communication skills.


Topical Outline

Teaching assistance assignments will vary by course and instructor. In general, students will assist in the setup of laboratory or computer exercises, provide help to students in lab, lead discussion groups and/or study sessions, help to generate laboratory quizzes and exams, and provide weekly office hours for students who need additional help in the course.