Jeff W. Savell, Room 348 Kleberg Center, 845-3935 (work) or 693-8906 (home); E-mail: j-savell@tamu.edu
Section 201, Monday, 12:40 to 3:30 PM |
Section 202, Tuesday, 12:40 to 3:30 PM |
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Ashley Haneklaus, Room 348 Kleberg Center, email ahaneklaus@tamu.edu |
Scott Langley, Room 101C Rosenthal Center, email gigem2003@neo.tamu.edu |
Scott Langley, Room 101C Rosenthal Center, email gigem2003@neo.tamu.edu |
Will Wiederhold, Room 101B Rosenthal Center, email wawz71@aol.com |
Section 201, Lecture MW 9:10 - 10:00 AM; Laboratory M 12:40-3:30 PM
Section 202, Lecture MW 9:10 - 10:00 AM; Laboratory T 12:40-3:30 PM
Room 100 Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center
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In-depth studies of the meat animal processing sequence regarding the production of meat-type animals and the science and technology of their conversion to food and by-products. Lectures and laboratories are designed to allow students to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the field of meat science. Tests will be structured to allow students a way to assemble broad information for problem-solving purposes. Prerequisites: ANSC 107, 108; Cross-listed with FSTC 307H.
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| Monday | Wednesday |
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| January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
January 20
Introduction |
| January 25 | January 27 |
| February 1 | February 3 |
February 8 |
February 10 |
February 15 Exam A |
February 17 |
February 22 |
February 24 |
| March 1 | March 3 |
| March 8 | March 10 |
| March 15
Spring Break |
March 17
Spring Break |
| March 22 | March 24 |
| March 29
Exam B |
March 31 |
April 5 |
April 7
Student ham and bacon product presentations |
| April 12 | April 14
Student sausage product presentations |
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April 19
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April 21 |
April 26 Exam C |
April 28 Group Presentations
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Group Presentations
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Orientation and Meat Inspection |
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Anatomy |
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Pork Slaughter-Dressing |
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Pork Evaluation |
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Pork Fabrication |
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Ham Manufacturing |
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Lamb Slaughter-Dressing |
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Lamb Evaluation and Fabrication |
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Spring Break |
March 15 |
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Beef Slaughter-Dressing |
March 22 |
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Beef Evaluation |
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Beef Fabrication I |
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Beef Fabrication II |
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Sausage Manufacturing |
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Product Evaluation |
April 26 |
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The exams will consist of a 25-point take-home portion that will involve lecture material, given out the Wednesday before the exam, and a 75-point in-class portion that will involve lecture and lab material. The take-home portion will involve problem-solving and other questions that will allow the student more real-world application of information in assimilating answers.
This in-class exam will consist of short answers and short essays and a hands-on identification (such as anatomy, steak identification, equipment, etc.), fabrication and grading (show where the ham is broken from the carcass, correctly measure the fat thickness of a beef carcass, etc.) and other applied learning experiences.
The schedule for the exams will be as follows:
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| Exam A | February 15 |
| Exam B | March 29 |
| Exam C | April 26 |
| Final Examination | May 11 |
For those with perfect attendance in lecture and laboratory, the Final Examination will be optional and the grade for the course will be based on the average of the three regular examinations.
The class will be divided into four groups with assignments made to prepare a technical report on one of the following topics:
Written reports and oral presentations will be made on April 28 and May 3. This group exercise will be worth 100 points.
The following represents how grades will be calculated for the course.
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Final grades will be based on the following: 90% or better = A; 80 to 89% = B; 70 to 79% = C, etc.
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Aberle, E.D., Forrest, J.C., Gerrard, D.E., and Mills, E.W. 2001. "Principles of Meat Science (4th Edition)." Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, Dubuque, Iowa.
Savell, J.W., and Smith, G.C. 2009. "Meat Science Laboratory Manual (8th Edition)." American Press, Boston.
Knive, scabbards, and steels are needed and can be purchased in class.
Students will be furnished with safety helmets, coveralls, rubber footwear, rubber aprons, boning aprons, white aprons, mesh gloves, and arm protectors. Because equipment will be used by other students in the other labs, you will be responsible for cleaning it and placing it back in the appropriate location for the subsequent laboratory periods.
The notes and syllabus for this class will be available through WebCT. Links to important resources around the world will be incorporated in the lecture notes.
Take-home tests and other class news and information will be disseminated through WebCT. At times, discussions will be held to facilitate the interchange of information.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities, in Room 126 of the Koldus Building or call 845-1637.
Aggie Honor Code
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Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University, a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the Honor Code, to accept responsibility for learning and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor System. Students will be required to state their commitment on examinations, research papers, and other academic work. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the Texas A&M University community from the requirements or the processes of the Honor System. For additional information please visit: http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/
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