Synthesize research on the history of small animal domestication to produce an informative essay, including defining and applying industry-specific terminology to classify animals in the correct taxonomy. Justify the historical uses and roles of domesticated animals, and compare historical processes of small animal domestication.

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Determine the general economic impact of the small animal industry by investigating both home and business implications of small animal domestication through governmental and news publications.

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Explore and compare local and regional career opportunities in the small animal industry. Describe in a written or visual representation the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a diverse range of careers in small animal sciences, citing specific textual evidence from local job postings and Tennessee labor data.

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Accurately maintain an activity record keeping system and apply proper accounting and financial records as they relate to a small animal science supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program or enterprise. Demonstrate the ability to summarize business records such as individual enterprise budgets, profit and loss statements, inventory management, transportation cost, and other specific reports by completing SAE and related financial applications.

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Examine specific technologies that have evolved within the small animal industry (such as, but not limited to, equipment, procedures, and healthcare) and evaluate the economic and societal implications of each.

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Identify, research, and determine the significance of zoonotic diseases associated with small animals. Compare and contrast findings from multiple sources relating to a specific disease (including student’s own experience, laboratory experiment, case studies, and scholarly journals). Justify the use of different methods of infection control in the prevention or Page 3 management of a zoonotic disease and evaluate the efficacy of existing small animal biosecurity measures.

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Correctly identify and summarize laws and regulations that pertain to small animal health and safety in an explanatory text, citing specific textual evidence from state and national legislation. Describe health requirements and necessary documentation for small animal transportation and change of ownership.

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Review common laboratory safety procedures for tool and equipment operation in the small animal science laboratories, including but not limited to accident prevention and control procedures. Demonstrate the ability to follow safety and operational procedures in a lab setting and complete a safety test with 100 percent accuracy.

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Demonstrate in a live setting or in a presentation the ability to follow procedures precisely, attending to special cases or exceptions noted in appropriate materials, and apply them to the following areas:

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Differentiate between effective methods for handling small animals and methods proven to be less effective.

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Research and prepare informational resources for potential pet owners (such as fact sheets, brochures, posters, or presentations) that present the benefits and responsibilities of pet ownership, including listing important factors to consider when choosing a pet, comparing and contrasting available sources for obtaining a pet, identifying and summarizing common laws governing pet ownership, and investigating the societal and economic issues that may impact pet owners.

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Drawing from multiple sources on small animal management practices, craft an argumentative essay that contrasts the characteristics of responsible pet ownership with ownership practices that have been shown to be negligent or inappropriate. Using supporting evidence from the research to develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s), argue why certain practices fail and others succeed. Topics may include:

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Identify the fundamental philosophies related to animal rights and animal welfare. Compare the impact of specific persons, organizations, and legislation related to animal rights and welfare of small animals, citing specific textual evidence.

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Investigate current small animal issues by analyzing an author’s purpose and assessing the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a specific text support the author’s claim. Debate specific issues by forming and supporting claims and counterclaims with specific data and evidence. Issues related to animal rights and animal welfare may include, but are not limited to:

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Create a visual representation to differentiate between ruminant and non-ruminant animals, comparing and contrasting their anatomical and physiological differences.

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Using information from scholarly journals or Tennessee Extension Service, research nutrient requirements of the diets of small animals and organize these into various nutrient groups. Interpret feed labeling and evaluate factors such as life stage and activity level to determine the nutritional needs and then recommend balance rations for small animals, justifying recommendations with evidence from the text.

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Distinguish among the symptoms of nutritional diseases relevant to small animals and recommend the appropriate control procedures, expressed in writing.

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Research and develop illustrative models of the major components of male and female reproductive systems in small animals and prepare a short narrative to distinguish the function of reproductive organs, endocrine glands, and hormones. Produce an explanatory essay summarizing the physiological changes that occur during reproductive phases, including the estrus cycle, fertilization, gestation, parturition and lactation.

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Using graphic representations and descriptive text, explain how the fundamental principles of genetics and genomics apply to the study of small animals. Principles should include aspects of the concepts of inheritance, gene transfer, lineage tracing of bloodlines, mapping of traits and mapping of diseases.

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Synthesize research on the historical importance of dogs and cats, noting major economic, social, and medical advances impacting domestication. Produce an informational essay or model (such as a timeline, graphical illustration, or presentation) that differentiates between the defining characteristics of common dog and common cat breeds. Demonstrate conceptual understanding and technical skill in current practices of comprehensive health care and management for the following:

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Synthesize research on the historical importance of rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and rodents, noting major economic, social, and medical advances impacting domestication. Produce an informational essay or model (such as a timeline, graphical illustration, or presentation) that differentiates between their defining characteristics. Demonstrate conceptual understanding and technical skill in current practices of comprehensive health care and management for the following:

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Synthesize research on the historical importance of avian, fish, amphibians, and reptiles, noting major economic, social, and medical advances impacting domestication. Produce an informational essay or model (such as a timeline, graphical illustration, or presentation) that differentiates between their defining characteristics. Demonstrate conceptual understanding and technical skill in current practices of comprehensive health care and management for the following:

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