NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS Course Title: Course Time and Semester Equine Science 2 Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 – 5:30 pm Course Prefix & Number:  AGEQ 2311 Section Number: 100 Semester/Year: Spring 2020 Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32 Course Description (NCTC Catalog):   Course will be a study of advanced concepts in horse production. Emphasis on management practices utilized in the equine industry.   Major Course Topics:   Further discussion of and practical application of common herd health practices. Advanced anatomy, physiology, and nutrition of the horse as it relates to exercise and fitness.  Further discussion will focus on techniques and theories related to the management of the horse for athletic events.     Course Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of AGEQ 4111 - Equine Science 1 Required Course Materials:   Required:  Notebook/Folder for supplemental handouts and notes *Access to “Horse Notes”: Free online Management Database – User Email:bterrell@nctc.edu/Password:NCTCHorses Recommended:  FLASH/JUMP DRIVE for downloading supplemental articles Recommended: THE HORSE - By Warren Evans (Equine Science 1 Textbook) Recommended:  Beyond The Hay Days – By Rex A. Ewing

 

 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Becky Terrell
Campus/Office Location:	NCTC Gainesville: Ag/Equine – AGC 1607
Telephone Numbers:	Office Phone:  940-668-7731 ext. 4372 Cell:  940-390-5532 Fax:  940-668-6049
E-mail Address:	*bterrell@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
11:00 – 4:00 pm	By Appt.	11:00 – 3:00 pm	By Appt.	10:00 – 12:00
- or By Appt.		- or By Appt.		- or By Appt.

 

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

 

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Identify and assess needs in the production/management of horses. Employ critical thinking skills in management decisions. Implementation management practices.

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA – Policy and Procedures

Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage Value
Unit Tests	Three Unit Tests	35 %
Final Exam	High Score from Three Unit Tests	10 %
Unit Quizzes, Homework and Papers	Unit quizzes, homework assignments and research paper per unit	35 %
Herd-Lab Assignments	Group Assignments, Projects/Labs and Presentations	10%
Attendance/Participation	See NCTC Equine Attendance Policy below	10 %

 

Unit 1 - Review Equine anatomy and physiology of major body systems

            - Review and discuss most current herd health management practices

Unit 2 - Advanced Study of Equine Nutrition

            - Advanced study of anatomy and physiology of the digestive system

            - Equine digestion and metabolism

            - Feeds and Feeding the Equine athlete

Unit 3 - Equine Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics of movement

            - Advanced study of anatomy and physiology of bone, muscle and connective tissues

            - Equine biomechanics of movement

 

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

 

 

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION:

 

• Spring Break:   Week of March 16 – 21
• Farm City Week – NCTC Equine Center – Wed. and Thurs., April 29 and 30
• Last day to drop with “W” - Thursday April 3
• Final Exam: Week of May 11 - 16

 

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 3___.

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

 

• 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 must EMAIL the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be excused and will be excused only at the discretion of the instructor.
• Three excused absences will equal an UNEXCUSED absence.
• Two UNEXCUSED absences will result in dropping a letter grade.
• Each subsequent UNEXCUSED absence will result in an additional letter grade drop. (Students’ responsibility to drop course).
• NO make-up work 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 (via EMAIL) instructor and arrange for makeup of missed work.

 

Classroom/Lab 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, and inappropriate classroom/arena behavior will not be tolerated.  Within this context the following etiquette is expected.

 

• Be on time for class and remain for the entire period.  You are inconsiderate when you arrive late and leave early. 
• Refrain from talking while the instructor, 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 as well.
• Do not use cell phones or any other electronic device in this course.  However you may record lectures.
• Students MUST WEAR jeans and a shoe/boot anytime they are involved in activities at the barn-including herd/lab work during or outside of class.
• Written assignments (Three Unit Research Papers) MUST be typed, spell-checked, and have normal margins (1”-WORD document) with a font no greater than 12 pt. font.
• Syllabus and Waiver of Liability must be signed and handed back before students 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/arena, and/or the course.  The instructor retains the right to excuse and/or drop students who consistently disregard these guidelines and display inappropriate behavior.

 

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.

 

 

WECM Course

 

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

 

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.

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

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Lisa Bellows
Office Location:	Gainesville Science Building Office 403A
Telephone Number:	940-668-4252
E-mail Address:	lbellows@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Sara Flusche
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