INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

GRADING CRITERIA – Policy and Procedures

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE: Unit Competencies/Tentative Schedule

- Stallion Unit

Review of anatomy and physiology of the Stallion reproductive tract

Advanced study of anatomy and physiology of Stallion 

Stallion reproductive tract

Semen collection equipment and methods

Basic study of Spermatogenesis

Stallion semen, evaluation, AI on farm, cooled, and frozen dosing calculations

- Mare and Foal Unit

Review of anatomy and physiology of the Mare reproductive tract

Advanced study of anatomy and physiology of the mare and her Estrous cycle

Mare Reproductive Behavior

Artificial Insemination technique

Gestation and basic embryonic development

Review and further study of foaling and basic foal care

Discussion of most current advanced Equine Reproductive Technologies

*Grade system, content and order of course outline subject to change under instructor’s discretion

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION:

• Breeding Farm “Lab” – Starts around the first part of March and ends Fri., April 27
• Spring Break: Week of March 12 – 16
• Texas Jr. College Agri. Academic Contest – West Texas A&M, Canyon – April 11 - 13
• Farm City Week – NCTC Equine Center – April 10 – 11
• Last day to drop with “W” - Thursday April 5
• Final Exam: Wed., May 9 at 8:00 am

NCTC GENERAL ATTENDANCE POLICY-

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student

will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___April 5___.

EQUINE PROGRAM/COURSE POLICY* -

The following attendance policy will take precedence over NCTC’s General Attendance Policy above:

During the lecture portion of this class, YOU must call the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be Excused and it will be excused only at the discretion of the instructor.  If you do not speak with the instructor, you must leave a message (phone or text).   No email notifications accepted.  

Student will receive 20 pts./day for Attendance/Participation.  You will receive 0 points for each Excused absence and a 50 pt. deduction for an Unexcused absence.

Three Excused absences will equal an UNEXCUSED absence.

Two UNEXCUSED absences in LECTURE portion will result in dropping a letter grade at the end of the semester.  Each subsequent UNEXCUSED absence will result in an additional letter grade drop.  It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course

During the lab portion of this class, YOU MUST CALL THE DESIGNATED FARM PERSONEL BEFORE YOU ARE EXPECTED ON THE FARM. 

One UNEXCUSED absence (farm personnel discretion) will result in dropping a letter grade at the end of the semester.  

Two UNEXCUSED absences in the lab portion will result in receiving an F for the course (it is the student’s responsibility to drop the course). 

NO make-up work is accepted for UNEXCUSED absences.  Permission to make-up work for an Excused absence will only be granted in advance and/or at the instructor’s discretion.  

It is the student’s (YOUR) responsibility to notify instructor or designated farm personnel regarding absences, tardiness, and to arrange for makeup of missed class work.  

Classroom/Lab Etiquette:*

 The NCTC Equine Dept. is committed to promoting a level of classroom etiquette conducive to maximum instruction and learning.  Within this context the following etiquette is expected.  It is assumed that adults in a collegiate environment will act accordingly and inappropriate classroom/arena behavior will not be tolerated.

1) Be on time for class and remain for the entire period.  You are inconsiderate if you arrive late and leave early.

2) Refrain from talking while the instructor, another student, farm personnel or the veterinarian is talking.  Idle chattering is disruptive and disrespectful to others.  Listen to what is being said to others and try to learn from their instruction as well.

• Do not use cell phones or any other electronic device in class or on the farm. However you may record lectures.
• Required written assignments must be typed and spell checked.
• Farm Release Form and Farm Laboratory/Work Contract must be signed by all parties and handed back before student can begin working on the farm.

*Failure to follow these guidelines will result in disciplinary action, which will include point reductions and/or removal from the classroom/arena and/or course.  The instructor retains the right to excuse and/or drop students who consistently disregard these guidelines and display inappropriate and unethical behavior.*

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify. If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

COURSE TYPE

          WECM Course

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

Consequences for academic dishonesty will be handled on a case by case basis according to severity of the offense.

• Verbal warning and 0 (no points) credit for the assignment in question for all parties involved.
• Second offense for any of the parties involved in a second offense will be kicked out of the class.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS