1. LACTATION BIOLOGY ANIMAL SCIENCE 337
Spring Semester, 2017
11:00 – 12:15 T-Th
1134 Sweeney

2. Instructors:
Dr. “Leo” Timms, 123 Kildee Hall, , (cell), (home) ,
Dr. Howard Tyler, 123A Kildee, ,
Leah Elsbernd, ,
Emily Schwake, ,
Hannah Shilts, ,

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? Biology Reproduction Biochemistry
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 mammary glands 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. Encyclopedia of Dairy Sciences (2002)
References:
Textbook: (recommended, not required) : Lactation and the Mammary Gland. R. Michael Akers 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 Larson.
Encyclopedia of Dairy Sciences (2002)

7. Course materials: Under AS 337 class in computer lab
*** 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:
5 page paper (double spaced) on any aspect of lactation in any species but dairy cattle. Paper must contain 5 references. (Leah)
Paper due : Tuesday. Mar. 7, 2017 (midnight)!
Topics due to me by: February 10, “(in person)”
2. Magical Minutes: based on paper 20% of grade:
2-3 minute oral presentation! (Hannah)

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).
Emily (start building your team)
EACH GROUP
2 page position paper (bullets /ref) Due 5/2
5-8 minute oral presentation (everyone)*
Q and A*
* (final exam slot) Tues May 2 9:45-11:45

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
Bring topic to class: 2-3 min. to present
Your name / article title/ article site/ synopsis

14. review sessions 1-2 nights before ex. 7 pm 104 K
Exams:
3 exams
February 7
March 28
April 20
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. Quizzes: 80 or more points
Grading/evaluation:
Total course is worth 675 points:
- Exams: 100 points apiece or 300 points.
- Paper: points (20% oral – 25 pt.)
- Ethics: 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. “Gravy” points after your grade
** EXTRA CREDIT **
Multiple problems/ searches over the semester (5-6)
- you will work but you will learn!
- will help on exams and grades!
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!
Tues. May :45 – 11:45am

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

19. CURRENT EVENTS / LACTATION TOPIC/FACTS

22. HAVE A
GREAT WEEK!