COURSE SYLLABUS
EQUINE SCIENCE I AGEQ 1411 FALL 2018 M/W 2:30 – 4:40pm
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Provides the student with an introduction to the horse industry. Topics will include history, organization and operation of equine enterprises, selection, breeds, breeding, reproduction, health, nutrition, management, and marketing.
Laboratory exercises will supplement lecture presentations. 48 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.
INSTRUCTOR:
Becky Terrell
Office #: 940-668-7731 Ext.4372
*E-mail Address bterrell@nctc.edu
Instructor’s Office Ag. Center 1607
Office Hours: Documented times on back page, or by appointment or when in office/arena.
TEXTBOOKS & MATERIALS
Required: NOTEBOOK/FOLDER for lecture handouts and supplemental materials
THE HORSE - By Warren Evans
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify horse breeds
- Identify basic anatomy and physiological functions
- Outline managerial practices relevant to the horse industry
- Explain the historical significance of the horse in society
GRADING POLICY & PROCEDURES
Grades will be allocated on a percentage scale as follows:
Unit Exams/Quizzes 25% 90 - 100% A
Final Exam 15% 80 - 89% B
Homework/Case studies 25% 70 - 79% C
Final Case Study/Research Paper 15% 60 - 69% D
Attendance/Participation 20% 59% ≤ F
100%
FINAL GRADE
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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.
- YOU (the student) must notify the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be excused and will be counted excused only at the discretion of the instructor. You must send an email to the instructor’s NCTC email and/or leave an office voicemail message.
- It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor and arrange for makeup of missed work. Permission to make-up work will only be granted for an excused absence, preferably in advance, and at the discretion of instructor. NO make-up work accepted for UNEXCUSED absences.
- Three excused absences will count as an UNEXCUSED absence.
- Two UNEXCUSED absences will result in dropping a letter grade for the course
- Three UNEXCUSED absences will result in another letter grade drop.
- Four UNEXCUSED absences will result in receiving an F for the course (it is the students responsibility to drop the course).
- Three tardies (greater than 10 min.) will count as an UNEXCUSED absence.
COURSE ETIQUETTE
The NCTC Equine Dept. is committed to promoting a level of classroom etiquette conducive to maximum instruction and learning. It is assumed that adults in a collegiate environment will act accordingly. Inappropriate classroom behavior will not be tolerated. Within this context the following etiquette is expected:
- Be on time for class and remain for the entire period. Email instructor if you are going to be more than 10 min. late.*
- Refrain from talking while the instructor, guest speaker, or another student 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.*
- DO NOT USE CELL PHONES or any other electronic device in class or lab unless approved by the instructor at the start of the course.*
- Students MUST WEAR jeans and a shoe/boot with a heel to labs that involve hands-on activities at the barn*.
- Written assignments MUST be typed, spell-checked, have normal (1”-WORD document) margins, headings and footers and no greater than 12 pt. Times New Roman font*.
- Syllabus and Waiver of Liability must be signed and handed back before student can begin the class.
*Failure to follow these guidelines will result in disciplinary action, which will include point reductions and/or removal from the classroom and/or course. The instructor retains the right to excuse and/or drop students who consistently disregard these guidelines and display inappropriate behavior.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Mon., Sept. 3 – Labor Day Holiday – No Classes
Thurs., Nov. 8 – Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”
Wed. - Fri., Nov. 21-24 - Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes
Sat. – Thurs., Dec. 8 – 13 – Final Exams Week
Course Subject Outline (Tentative)
History and Development
- Uses of horse throughout history
- Different breeds, characteristics and uses
Selection and Identification
- Different colors and markings
- Ideal structure and makeup of a horse
- Identification practices of owners
Anatomy and Physiology
- Different body systems of the horse
- System anatomy and physiology
- How they work, and why they are important to the horse
Health and Vitals
- Normal temperature, respiration, and heart rate of the horse
- Causes of changes in vitals
- How to check and evaluate
- Problems involved with these systems
Digestive System
- Different parts and makeup involved
- Sites of digestion of nutrients
- What effects digestion
- Problems associated with digestion
Diseases and Parasites
- Diseases and parasites common to horses Field Trip day with Eq. Enterprise Mgt.
- Vaccinations and prevention of diseases and parasite control
- Treatment of diseases and parasitic problems
Reproductive Systems of mare and stallion
- General part and makeup of the system
- Functions of the system
- Hormones involved in reproduction Field Trip day with Eq. Enterprise Mgt.
- Management of the Mare and Stallion
- Problems associated with the reproductive system
Housing and Management Systems
- Types of housing/facility options
- Advantages and disadvantages of facility systems
- Management involved with each
- Problems associated with each type of housing
Records and Facility Management
- Records and paperwork
- Maintenance of facility Field Trip day with Eq. Enterprise Mgt.
- Law and liability involved with facility
** Content of Class Subject To Change Under Instructors Discretion**
Refer to CANVAS for assignments and due dates
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
NCTC General Campus - 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 ___Nov. 8____________.
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
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x 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 may include: 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
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Science Divisional Chair – Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Gainesville Science Building Office 403A
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940-668-4252
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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