Frank Flanders

Exploring Animal Science

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

EXPLORING ANIMAL SCIENCE offers readers the perfect tool for learning about animal agriculture: one that balances the academic background critical to building a strong foundation in fundamental science with the practical, production-oriented content vital to work in the real world. Its coverage spans a variety of areas like nutrition, anatomy and physiology, biotechnology, biosecurity, and genetics and animal reproduction. Each topic is presented in a straightforward manner that first investigates the basics, and then delves further into its practical application to the production, care, and management of animal agriculture. This unique approach is sure to engage readers by drawing powerful connections between academics and real-life animal-based scenarios and situations. It also includes a wide range of activities that will take learning to the next level, making it an appealing choice for anyone seeking a strong, foundational knowledge of animal science.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cengage Learning
• Seitenzahl: 800
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. März 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 279mm x 224mm x 38mm
• Gewicht: 2118g
• ISBN-13: 9781435439528
• ISBN-10: 143543952X
• Artikelnr.: 32536344

Autorenporträt

Dr. Frank B. Flanders is an Assistant Professor of Agriculture Education at the University of Georgia. He has served Agriculture Education for over thirty-five years. Dr. Flanders taught high school agriculture education for six years and was a Special Instructor in Agricultural Education at the University of Georgia for 15 years. Dr. Flanders has extensive experience in developing agriculture education teaching materials. He served as the Agriculture Education Curriculum Coordinator in Georgia, where he developed and maintained the Agricultural Education website, produced instructional DVDs and CDs for teachers, managed curriculum projects, and taught numerous workshops for teachers. He also served as the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Resource Network Curriculum Coordinator for three years. Dr. Flanders served on the writing team for the National Standards in Agriculture Education and served as lead writer for the National Standards on Animal Science. In 2003, Dr. Flanders was inducted into the Georgia Agriculture Education Hall of Fame and received the National Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award from the Professional Fraternity Association. He has also received the Outstanding Faculty Member in Agriculture Education Award and the Outstanding Service and Faculty Member Award from the University of Georgia Student Government Association.