399 Integrating experiential learning into animal science curriculum through a hands-on Beef cattle management and marketing contest

2016 ◽  
Vol 94 (suppl_2) ◽  
pp. 187-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Malone ◽  
J. W. Rickard ◽  
K. W. Tudor
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Cattle Management

scholarly journals Undergraduate Certificate in Beef Cattle Production Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Bundy ◽  
Elisabeth J. Huff-Lonergan ◽  
Jodi A. Sterle ◽  
Joan Cunnick ◽  
Christen G. Jackson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Enterprise Management ◽  
Cattle Production ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Cattle Management ◽  
Beef Cattle Production ◽  
Critical Components ◽  
Management Students

owa State University (ISU) offers undergraduate certificates to demonstrate completion of a focused study in a specialized area across a variety of disciplines. The certificate has the significant benefit of allowing students to customize their curriculum and document completion of an approved course of study. A Beef Cattle Production Management Certificate is offered within the Animal Science Department at ISU. The certificate requirements are organized to correspond with faculty and employer-defined needs for a successful transition from ISU student to beef cattle industry professional.  The Beef Cattle Production Management certificate will integrate technical topics in animal science with practical considerations in enterprise management. Two critical components to the certificate are the capstone Beef Cattle Enterprise Management course and a required internship that focuses on beef cattle management. Students that complete the certificate will have the background to identify and address challenges in modern beef cattle production enterprises. Further, the certificate assists employers in identifying students that have shown the interest, discipline, and ability to complete this specialized study program. 

scholarly journals Animal industry survey: The importance of technical and soft skills, coursework, and extracurricular activities on the success of undergraduates entering animal industries

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Bundy ◽  
Katelyn Zeamer ◽  
Holly Evans ◽  
Jodi A. Sterle ◽  
Daniel U. Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Writing Assignments ◽  
Business Skills ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Animal Industry ◽  
Personal Skills ◽  
Agricultural Business

A survey instrument was developed to inquire about the skills and experiences needed to be successful in an entry-level position within an animal industry. The instrument called upon industry representatives to rank the importance of skills, experiences, and coursework as they relate to success. A five-point scale was used for ranking (1=not important, 2=somewhat important, 3=moderately important, 4=very important, 5=extremely important). Industry representatives ranked personal and team-based soft skills as the most important skills related to success. Animal science coursework and hands-on animal handling and welfare experiences also ranked very high. Non-animal science coursework, agricultural business skills, collegiate experiences, and scientific/laboratory skills were ranked the lowest in terms of importance, but rankings of these categories still fell in the moderately important range. These rankings indicate the need for well-rounded students that have gained technical and personal skills throughout their collegiate education. This also signals a need for projects, writing assignments, and hands-on animal-related activities that promote development of soft skills within the animal science curriculum.

Experiential learning in the animal sciences: effect of 13 years of a beef cattle management practicum.

1998 ◽  
Vol 76 (11) ◽  
pp. 2947 ◽  
Author(s):  
T T Marshall ◽  
T S Hoover ◽  
B A Reiling ◽  
K M Downs
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Cattle Management ◽  
Animal Sciences

Experiential Learning of Networking Technologies: Understanding Web Security

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram P. Rustagi ◽  
Viraj Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Web Security ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Networking Technologies

With the rapid increase in the volume of e-commerce, the security of web-based transactions is of increasing concern. A widespread but dangerously incorrect belief among web users is that all security issues are taken care of when a website uses HTTPS (secure HTTP). While HTTPS does provide security, websites are often developed and deployed in ways that make them and their users vulnerable to hackers. In this article we explore some of these vulnerabilities. We first introduce the key ideas and then provide several experiential learning exercises so that readers can understand the challenges and possible solutions to them in a hands-on manner.

Influencing Perceptions in Non-animal Science Majors: Impact of a High Enrollment, Asynchronous Core Curriculum Science General Animal Science Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 45-45
Author(s):  
Sushil Paudyal ◽  
Leslie Frenzel ◽  
Kathrin Dunlap
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Small Animal ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Animal Production ◽  
Science Majors ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Production Industry

Abstract Perceptions of animal production industry and background knowledge of animal science vary greatly amongst students, particularly non-animal science majors. The objective was to assess the influence of a large asynchronous core curriculum science course, General Animal Science, on non-major student perceptions and knowledge of animal science. Student surveys (n = 634) were conducted (preceding and subsequent to course completion. The majority (57.66%) indicated no agriculture background. Among those reporting an agriculture background, 47.82% indicated having animal industry experience, and a mean score of 4.22 [SD 2.96; Likert scale (0–10)] evaluating perceived strength of their agriculture background. Of respondents, 34.77% indicated experience with companion animal, 13.6% beef cattle, 12.5% equine, 10.4% sheep and goats, 8.01% swine, 9.7% poultry, and 3.5% dairy cattle. Post-course responses were received from 71% of the enrolled students (n=541), and comprised of freshman (0–29 credit hours; n = 81), sophomore (30–59, n = 142), junior (60–89; n = 141), senior (90+; n = 48). Respondents indicated a mean score of 7.51 [SD 2.47; Likert scale (0–10)] that this course increased their interest in animal science and indicated a mean score of 6.71 (SD 2.97) on motivation to further their animal science knowledge. Students reported they felt more informed in beef cattle (40.10%), dairy cattle (15.05%), equine (14.56%), poultry (10.92%), swine (4.61%), and small animal (6.55%) production industries. Respondents (98.06%) indicated increased confidence as an educated consumer of animal products and a majority (92.2%) agreed this course helped eliminate misconceptions related to the animal production industry. In addition, 34.22% responded extremely likely, and 50.73% somewhat likely to utilize course knowledge in their everyday life. We concluded that enrollment in the asynchronous core curriculum science course, General Animal Science, reduced misconceptions related to animal production and increased knowledge of and appreciation of the animal production industry in non-animal science majors.

Beef Cattle Management: Extensive

2004 ◽  
pp. 65-67
Author(s):  
Michael D. MacNeil ◽  
Rodney K. Heitschmidt
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Cattle Management

scholarly journals Experiential Learning in Management Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eyal Eckhaus ◽  
Galit Klein ◽  
Jeffrey Kantor
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Management Education ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Business World ◽  
Final Grade ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Game Simulation ◽  
The Impact

Management studies have been criticized for lagging behind the actual needs of organizations, ignoring experiential dimensions. We address this issue by applying experiential learning theory using an accountancy-oriented board game designed to help participants learn about cost management. The game was played in a pricing course with an enrolment of 104 accountancy students. We examined the impact levels of game entertainment and comprehensibility on the course material comprehension as well as the game’s impact on the final grade in the course. Results show that game participants had significantly higher grades than students that did not participate in the game, and that entertainment and comprehensibility of the game predict the understanding of course material. We also found that managerial employment capability can be predicted by level of challenge participants derive from the game. This study addresses the gap between traditional management education and practice. It provides empirical evidence of the value of hands-on gameplay experience for assimilation of course concepts and strategies. The results confirmed the importance of exposing players through an entertaining game simulation to challenges that arise in the business world. In addition, we lay the ground for future studies on the novel usage of the game as a tool to assess management skills.

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