ANSC 101 Exam Review

Dr. Clay Mathis

Professor & Department Head of Animal Science

Dr. Katie Dunlap

Associate Professor & Associate Head for Academic Programs

Dr. Shawn Ramsey

Professor & Associate Head of Undergraduate Programs, Faculty Coordinator of Wool Judging Team

Animal Science Department

Largest in United States, 1,311 undergraduate students, 132 graduate students, 62 faculty members

Dr. Jeff Savel

Vice Chancellor and Dean

Dr. Patricia Klein

Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean of Research

Dr. Mary Bryk

Associate Dean – Academic Operations

Dr. Kim Dooley

Associate Dean – Faculty Affairs

Dr. Chris Skaggs

Associate Dean – Student Development

Dr. Jenna Kurten

Assistant Dean – Student Success

Dr. Craig Coates

Associate Dean – Programmatic Success

Largest in the US

7,122 Undergraduate Students in the College, 1,163 Graduate Students

Fall 2023

67,205 Total student enrollment

How many departments in the college?

15 Departments

Congressional Internships

NRP ; Washington, DC; Austin, TX and Rome, Italy

Morrill Act of 1862

Established land grant colleges – TAMU is a land grant college founded in 1876

Hatch Act of 1887

Established experiment stations (research) at land grant colleges

Smith-Lever Act of 1914

Established Extension Service (outreach) to provide information to the public. Known today as Texas AgriLife Extension.

Scholarships available

10/15/2023 - 02/01/2024

Aggie Ring Requirements

90 completed undergraduate hours with 45 resident hours at TAMU

GPR Formula

Total Grade Points/ Total number of graded hours

Caitlin Dartez

Discussed résumé building

Always include the following sections on your resume

Education, Experiences, Activities and Honors/Awards “Objective is optional”

Action Verbs?

Use action verbs when describing your experiences/accomplishments

Quantify experiences in bullets

(ie: hours per week worked, # of people served, etc.), Effective bullets = action verb + quantified, 3-5 bullets recommended per activity/experience

Order of importance?

Arrange categories/sections in order of relevance, presenting your most marketable information first

Education

List your most recent first and work back

Foreign Language?

If listed, put the level of fluency (basic, conversational, fluent)

Objective Statements

Are recommended but not required

Phone number on resume?

Professional, Recruiters want your name on the voicemail response, and Do not answer the phone if you are driving, busy, or in a noisy place

Print size

No smaller than 10-point font, always use black ink

Margins

0.5” or greater, however no larger than 1”

Printing your resume?

Good paper that can be copied (no colored paper)

Font Color of Resume?

Black

Resume DON'TS

Using pronouns, Including references without request, Making misrepresentations, and Including personal information (SSN, Age, Gender, Height, Weight, Photographs, etc.)

Instant resume feedback

vmock

Natalie Bauer

Degree Planner guest speaker

Due Date?

September 30

Completed where?

Howdy Portal

Step 1 of Degree Plan

Go to degree evaluation - this shows you what you are missing in degree plan (look for red “Not Met”)

Step 2 of Degree Plan

Make list of courses and look at prerequisites

Step 3 of Degree Plan

Go to “Edit Plan” tab, Add Courses according to term

Step 4 of Degree Plan

Go to template plan - this will show you your degree plan that you created

Step 5 of Degree Plan

Click degree evaluation tab and check the university writing requirement, international and cultural diversity requirements, foreign language requirements, residence requirement, and major GPR

▪ Submit degree plan for advisor approval

Prerequisites for ANSC

Prerequisites for ANSC Production Option

Prerequisites for ANSC Science Option

American Quarter Horse Association

Craig Huffhines

▪ 23 years at AQHA

▪ 250-260,000 members and is largest breed association in the world

▪ 70 countries register horses through AQHA with 6,500 Quarter horse races in the world

▪ $122 billion total economic impact; millions of jobs ($38 billion direct wages)

▪ His advice for students: Demonstrate 3 internship/employment or experiential learning opportunities; join clubs and professional organizations; join competitive teams; go to class and get to know the professors

Merck Animal Health

McCalley Cunningham, DVM

▪ Biopharma company established in 1891

▪ Bravecto - Flea and tick protection

▪ Ivermectin - Cattle Dewormer

▪ Has developed a lot of technology for monitoring of animals- cattle, swine, aquaculture - Focused on precision agriculture

▪ Vence by Merck - virtual fencing for cattle - Things needed: collars to go around animal neck, base station (covers 10,000 acres), software

ST Genetics

Shelby Cook

▪ Sexed-sorted semen

▪ Specie differences in DNA Content of sperm

▪ X sperm have more DNA than Y sperm

▪ Uses flow cytometry technology

▪ Sexing technologies - Dairy cattle largest customer

▪ Genetic development center - Feed efficiency, Average daily gain, Carcass ultrasound, Breeding Soundness Exam

▪ “If you don’t tell your story, someone else will

Beefmaster Breeders Association

Laurel Kelley

Study Strategies Guest Speaker?

Dr. Kathleen Speed was the guest speaker

Importance of note taking

▪ Only 30% retained of what you heard at the end of the day

▪ Record in notes to remember 4 weeks from now

▪ Beware of “Happy Highlighter” syndrome

Textbook reading

Turn every heading into a question, and then read to answer the question

Rule of thumb for studying

For every hour in class, 2-3 hours outside of class should be spent studying

How to study

Quality of time spent studying is more important than quantity

Steps to Time Management

1) Chaos

2) Stability- live by a calendar

3) Flexibility- know when you can study

4) Mastery- Develop a “fixed commitment” calendar

5 Day study plan

For every test to remove stress from studying; Study approximately 2 hours each night, Start with the oldest material first, and tackle the most difficult or courses/subjects you like least in your study sessions

Active Learning Strategies

Develop study guides, concept maps, word cards, question cards, formula cards, problem cards, self-tests, plan essay questions, remark text/book material (know that “Happy Highlighter” syndrome is not an active learning strategy)

Academic Success Center options

workshops, academic coaching, supplemental instruction, tutoring, transfer student programs

ANSC Academic Advising Office (5)

Madalyn Smith- Advisor

Jennifer Rhinesmith-Carranza- Advisor

Amber Salvato- Advisor

Natalie Bauer- Advisor

Kristina Rosati-Advisor

Pre Registration

The time between November 2nd and November 15th, Students are assigned registration times based on classification (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman, Registration times are 48-hour windows

Open Registration

The period between November 20th through December 13th “Free for all”

Aggie Schedule Builder

New tool used for Registration and building classes, Can “lock-in” classes you like, Can add time breaks for work, lunch, etc.

Registration Information

▪ Pre-registration times assigned based on total earned hours

▪ You may be eligible for priority registration under certain circumstances (student worker, student athlete, honors, disabilities)

▪ Your pre-registration time assignment will be available on your My Profile tab in your Howdy Portal

Steps to Complete After Checking Your Registration Time

1. Make a trial schedule, approve with advisor

2. Check section restrictions

3. Check prerequisite or co-requisite errors

4. Complete lab safety acknowledgement

5. Complete Terms of Use

6. Complete Location Update

7. Check your holds

What is a prerequisite?

A specific course or courses that must be taken before another course

Academic Probation

A student’s term grade point average is less than 2.00

A student’s cumulative grade point average is less than 2.00

The cumulative grade point average in the student’s major field of study is below 2.00

The student is not meeting college and/or major course of study grade point requirements

Freshman Fears

“The class I need is full, and I’m never going to graduate on time.”

“My advisor isn’t answering my email, she’s ignoring me”

Dr. Shawn Ramsey - Study Abroad

Expected Schedule: New Zealand- 2023, United Kingdom and Ireland-2024, Australia- 2025

▪ Average cost $5000-$5500

▪ Why study abroad? Life is more globalized, more products produced outside of the U.S than in the U.S and more countries involved in our economy, International Cultural Diversity credit at Texas A&M.

▪ Student benefits: Travel outside of the country, better understand competitors, understand customs, prepare for global work, see places, eat new and unique foods, and experience new cultures/different production practices, once in a lifetime experience.

▪ New Zealand - Two-day travel time, July/August- winter there, 65-degree average temperature, Agricultural Ventures: 1) Dairy, 2) Wine, 3) Red Deer Antler, 4) Tourism

▪ Uk/Ireland - Scotland-sheep dairy-90% of cheese goes to California, Haggish-meatloaf, Pate’- Liver

▪ Australia - Diverse agriculture

North Australia → Bos Indicus influenced cattle, South Australia → Bos Taurus influenced cattle

Dr. Luis Tedeschi

Speakers : Madi Rivera and Jordan Adams

▪ Faculty-led study abroad

▪ Location: Brazil

▪ Heavily focused on ruminant production systems

Lauren Lee - Student Intern

Research Opportunities, Graduate Studies, ANRP internships, and Meat Judging Team

Katie Kempen - Student Intern

Commodity Trading & Merchandising Intern for Cargill in Nebraska, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo internships, and Livestock Judging Team

Kias Simmons - Student Intern

talked about his communication with Dr.Gehring and how that allowed him to complete the internship

Amanda Hoffmann - Student Intern

Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association Internship

Miles Huffines - Student Intern

Cactus Feeders Internship

Cade Conrad - Student Intern

ANRP Internship

Livestock Shows Internships

Week-long internships, Work with show management and superintendents, experience show management protocol, work with exhibitors, their parents, agricultural science teachers and AgriLife extension agents

Dr. Cary Satterfield

Associate Professor, Reproductive Physiology

▪ Works in Reproductive biology field

▪ Suggested that you should pursue a subject that you are passionate about.

▪ Stressed value of undergraduate research experiences and involvement in the department such as judging teams

▪ “Viagra” project

▪ Don't close yourself off to opportunities

▪ Meet faculty members

▪ Get to be known - do things be involved

▪ Don’t be in a rush to finish degree

▪ Try things

▪ Meet people

Dr. Rhonda Miller

Associate Professor, Meat Science

▪ Meat flavor, chemistry, and sensory panel

▪ What is meat science research? Evaluating how meat will taste; consumer values ; eating quality

▪ “Try different things”

▪ Does collaboration across different aspects (repro, genetics, nutrition, management systems), departments and even universities

Dr. Tyron Wickersham

Associate Professor, Ruminant Nutrition

Originally wanted to be lawyer

▪ Interest in Animal Nutrition – liked math and science

▪ Encouraged students to enroll in ANSC 491 – research credit

▪ “Be involved and do things”

Dr. Andy Herring

Professor (Beef Cattle focus)

▪ Came from small, rural area grew up on family ranch (sheep and cattle)

▪ Tarleton State University - undergraduate degree

▪ Encouraged students to step out of comfort zone

▪ Does a lot of research looking at Beef Crosses (Bos Indicus x Bos Taurus)

Week 13 Veterinary Medicine Panel Discussion Guest Speaker

Dr. Glennon Mays, DVM, visited about importance of communication

What is a veterinarian?

A medical professional whose primary responsibility is protecting the health and welfare of animals and people.

Foundations of our profession:

Primary purpose is to serve society

▪ Veterinary medicine = Comparative medicine

▪ Our profession is knowledgeable about the health and disease of vertebrate

Vet school info

Vet school is a 4-year program (180 seats per cohort for admittance)

▪ DVM = Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

▪ DVM=VMD

▪ One Health Initiative – collaboration between Environmental, Animal and Human Health

Dr. Mays Formula for success:

A = I(M2) Achievement = Intelligence and Motivation

Preparation for Vet school

▪ Complete minimum of 100 hours working with a licensed vet

▪ Documentation of accrued animal experience hours (FFA/4-H; Pet ownership; Volunteer opportunities, etc.)

▪ Complete prerequisite courses with P/F for spring 2020

▪ Meet minimum GPA requirements

▪ Develop a resume

Career Options in Veterinary Medicine - Clinical

Small Animal, Feline, Exotic, Large Animal (Equine, etc.), General Practice (Mixed animal practice), Food Animal

Career Options in Veterinary Medicine - Non-Clinical

Academia, Research, Regulatory Medicine, Public Health, Government, Military Service, Biodefense & Homeland Security

Admissions Breakdown

Entrance Requirements Minimal

Minimal Overall GPA – 2.90; Last 45 hours GPA – 3.10; Science - 2.90

CASPer (60-90 minute online situational judgment test)

Prerequisite coursework (vetmed.tamu.edu)

▪ Application deadlines/timeline

o May - online applications open

o August 15th - Deadline for submissions

o December - notification of interview selection and MMI interviews

o April 15th - acceptance notification due

Most recent class statistics (Class of 2025)

▪ Total admitted – 173 (30 Men, 143 Women)

▪ Overall GPA – 3.71 ; Science GPA – 3.66

Tips to set yourself apart

Involvement (What were you involved in outside of school?)

▪ Tell us YOUR story!

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2 + 2 Program

▪ First 2 years at Canyon

▪ Last 2 years at TAMU

Websites for Admissions

TMDSAS