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LACTATION BIOLOGY ANIMAL SCIENCE 337

LACTATION BIOLOGY ANIMAL SCIENCE 337. Spring Semester, 2014 11:00 – 12:15 T- Th 210 Bessey. Instructors:. Dr. “ Leo” Timms, 123 Kildee Hall, 294-4522, 515-291-7371(cell), 232-5058 (home) , ltimms@iastate.edu Dr . Howard Tyler, 123A Kildee, 294-6434, htyler@iastate.edu

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LACTATION BIOLOGY ANIMAL SCIENCE 337

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  1. LACTATION BIOLOGY ANIMAL SCIENCE 337 Spring Semester, 2014 11:00 – 12:15 T-Th 210 Bessey

  2. Instructors: • Dr. “Leo” Timms, 123 Kildee Hall, 294-4522, 515-291-7371(cell), 232-5058 (home) , ltimms@iastate.edu • Dr. Howard Tyler, 123A Kildee, 294-6434, htyler@iastate.edu • Mackenzie Dickson, 515-520-1470, mdickson@iastate.edu • Melissa Hlavecek, 319-981-9170, melissah@iastate • Kali Johnson, 319-288-0964, kali@iastate.edu • Brittany Kirkpatrick, 641-660-5384, blk@astate.edu

  3. “Leo”Timms • Animal Science / College of Vet Med • 60% extension, 40% teaching, 0% Res • Lots of extension / research/ teaching • I team taught this at ISU / Madison! • I’ll try to stay ahead of you! • I don’t know everything! (but I’ll find it) • I have an open door policy (when I’m in!) • I’m excited and interactive!

  4. How many of you have had? Drink Root Beer? WANT TO LACTATE? • Biology • Reproduction • Biochemistry • Endocrinology • Physiology • Immunology • Histology • Other - ology? BAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES? EAT?

  5. Course objectives: • Understand the development, morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and immunology of the mammary gland of many representative species!!!!!!! 2. Understand chemical & biological properties and functional importance of lacteal secretions, and milk synthesis and secretion. 3. Contemporary issues assoc. with lactation 4. Have fun while learning! Interactive!

  6. References: • Textbook: (recommended, not required) : Lactation and the Mammary Gland. R. Michael Akers. 2002. Iowa State Press. ~$75 ($60 used). Available at both book stores. • Lactation Biology Website (AnS 308 University of Illinois): required. • Other references: (available in my office or 305 Kildee) Lactation. 1985. Larson. Encyclopedia of Dairy Sciences (2002)

  7. Course materials: • Under AS 337 class in computer lab • \\Lab-server3.ansci.iastate.edu\anslab\Class\AnS337 *** lecture notes (powerpoints) (print these out before class: 6/page) (greyscale: scale to fit paper) * U of IL An Sci 308 Lactation website • Handouts / other materials distributed in class

  8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MAMMAL?

  9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MAMMAL?

  10. PROJECTS: 1. 5 page paper(double spaced) on any aspect of lactation in any species but dairy cattle. Paper must contain 5 references. (Mackenzie D.) • Paper due date : Fri. Mar. 14, 2014 (midnight)! • Topics due to me by: February 14, 2014 “(in person)” 2. Magical Minutes: based on paper 20% of grade: 2-3 minute oral presentation! (Kali J.)

  11. CLASS SCHEDULE • Magical minutes of mammals * 2-3 minute oral presentation * highlights from your paper * Formal presentation (powerpoints) 7-9/day : last 25 min of class: during late March-April (A-Z)

  12. PROJECTS: 3. Lactation ethics discussions/ debates: Students will be assigned to groups of 6-8. Two groups will be assigned to each topic ( one pro / one con). Brittany K. (start building your team) EACH GROUP • 2 page position paper (bullets /ref) Due 5/1 • 5-8 minute oral presentation (everyone)* • Q and A* * (final exam slot)

  13. PROJECTS: 4. Current Events or Lactation topic • Each student: 2X/semester (assigned) • Find a lactation current event (preferred) or lactation topic or fact (be creative) • Send site / topic to Dr. Timms / Melissa • Bring topic to class: 2-3 min. to present • Your name / article title/ article site/ synopsis

  14. Exams: • 3 exams • February 11 • April 1 • April 24 • not comprehensive • review sessions 1-2 nights before ex. 7 pm 104 K • Where are my old exams??? • Quizzes: Eight (8) (see syllabus) (drop one)

  15. Grading/evaluation: • Total course is worth 655points: - Exams: 100 points apiece or 300 points. - Paper: 125 points (20% oral – 25 pt.) - Ethics: 100 points (70% group, 30% ind.) • Quizzes: 80 or more points • Current events / lactation facts (2): 50 pt total • Extra credit ditties! • Class participation: PRICELESS! ( But worth points!)

  16. ** EXTRA CREDIT ** • Multiple problems/ searches over the semester (5-6) - you will work but you will learn! - will help on exams and grades! • 90-100 points • “Gravy” points after your grade

  17. CLASS SCHEDULE • Only proposed so may vary a little • You can read it on your own! • Before class this Thurs: on your own - U of Illinois: An Sci 308 Website - linked from AS337 in computer lab - peruse site; print and study intro / terms! “ Beginning module: Part 6: DEFINITIONS” • Ethics discussions: During final exam slot!?

  18. Quiz 1: This Thursday • Assignment • Get on Illinois Laction Website • Become familiar with topics • Surf / navigate the site • Beginning module: Page 6 • Definitions!! This is the quiz!!!!

  19. CURRENTEVENTS /LACTATIONTOPIC/FACTS

  20. HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

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