COURSE SYLLABUS
EQUINE SCIENCE I AGEQ 1411 FALL 2020 Lectures-Online
Hybrid-Lab Mon. Only 3:45-5:45pm
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-Also listed on the course WebEx link-on the left side of the course page
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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*1:00 - 2:30pm
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9:00am-12:00pm
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*1:00 - 2:30pm
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9:00am-12:00pm
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10:00 – 11:30am
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Or by appt.*
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Or by Appt.*
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Or by appt.*
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Or by appt.*
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Online only/By appt. only*
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*I will try my best to be available for in-person appointments on the days I am on campus for labs.
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OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
*When meeting on campus, adherence to Campus Covid Protocols is required*
Mon., Sept. 7 – Labor Day Holiday – No Classes
Mon., Nov. 2 – Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”
Wed. - Fri., Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes
Sat. – Thurs., Dec. 7-12 – Final Exams Week-All Finals will be Online
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 30% 90 - 100% A
Final Exam 20% 80 - 89% B
Homework/Case studies 30% 70 - 79% C
Attendance/Participation 20% 60 - 69% D
59% ≤ F
Total 100%
FINAL GRADE
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.* Please plan on showing up for lab days early to adhere to the Temperature Checks and other Covid Protocols that may develop.
- 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.*
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- 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.
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 ...Possible Virtual Field Trip day with Enterprise
- 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 ...Possible Virtual Field Trip day with Enterprise
- 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 ...Possible Virtual Field Trip day with Enterprise
- Law and liability involved with facility
** Content of Class Subject To Change Under Instructors Discretion and Institutional requirements due to Covid**
Refer to CANVAS for formal lectures, assignments, and due dates
****IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION****
COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2020
Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.
Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.
Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and
our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.
Faculty will:
- Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.
Students should:
- Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
- Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
- Connect with that class through WebEx if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
- Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
- Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
- Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
- Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.
During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.
Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___Nov. 2__
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
Student Success Center
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Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html
First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html
Completion Center
The NCTC Completion Center is a comprehensive student engagement program that increases retention and completion rates of first-time, low income students. Services include:
Success coaching to address students’ academic and non-academic challenges and issues; Success Seminars, and a centralized career readiness and job placement program.
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Career Services Center
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Counseling and Advising
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Testing Service Center
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Early Alert and CARES
The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!
The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. The CARES Team promotes a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff and is committed to taking a proactive approach in helping our students succeed by addressing the mental, emotional or psychological health and safety of the NCTC community. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@nctc.edu to get in touch with a member of the CARES Team directly. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html
Student Success
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Equity
NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion.
Affinity Groups
Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered Affinity Groups.
An Affinity Group is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such
as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.
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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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Science Divisional Chair – Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Science Building Office 403A
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Sara Flusche
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