NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: EQUINE SCIENCE II
Course prefix, number, and section number: AGEQ 2311.0100
Semester/Year of course: SP/2022
Semester start and end dates: 01/18/22 – 05/14/22
Modality: Asynchronous online
Class meeting location, days, and times: Canvas
Semester credit hours: 3
Course description:
Study of advanced concepts in horse production. Emphasis on management practices utilized in the horse industry.
Course prerequisites:
Successful completion of Equine Science I
Required course materials:
Textbook: The Horse, 3rd edition
By Warren Evans, Hoffman, Petersen and Van Vleck
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9781478639473
Textbook: Beyond the Hay Days
By Rex A. Ewing
Publisher: Pixyjack Press
ISBN: 9780965809849
Name of instructor: Paige Garner
Office location: Online via Zoom/Webex
Telephone number: (408) 355-5879 - cell
E-mail address: lgarner@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: Available upon request
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
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Graded Course Element
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Point Value
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Discussions
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100
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Research Papers (3)
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300 (100 each)
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Unit Tests (3)
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300 (100 each)
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Final Exam
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300
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Total
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1000
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Final grade scale:
A = 900-1000 points
B = 800-899 points
C = 700-799 points
D = 600-699 points
F = 0-599 points
Course Outline:
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Unit
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Subject
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Topics
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Unit 1
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Review Equine Anatomy & Physiology of Major Body Systems
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-Review and discuss most current herd health management practices
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Unit 2
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Advanced Study of Equine Nutrition
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-Advanced study of anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
-Equine digestion & metabolism
-Feeds and feeding the equine athlete
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Unit 3
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Equine Exercise, Physiology, and Biomechanics of Movement
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-Advanced study of anatomy and physiology of bone, muscle, and connective tissue
-Equine biomechanics of movement
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Late work policy:
There is no extra credit available. Your grade will be based on the above graded elements listed. There are no makeup assignments. If you miss an exam for a documented approved medical reason you will be allowed to take an all essay question exam in its place. Notification of an EXCUSED absence is to be made before or right after class time through email/canvas. It is the STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY to notify INSTRUCTOR, and arrange for makeup of missed work.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic
falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and
collusion. Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1) The student will receive a failing grade of "O" on the assignment. If the assignment is within a
group in which the lowest assignment is dropped, the assignment will not be able to count as a
dropped score. It will count as part of the grade.
2) A "Scholastic Dishonesty Report Form" will be submitted regarding the incident
3) Student may be dropped from the course with a failing grade (letter grade of “F”)
Attendance Policy:
Attendance and participation are STRONGLY recommended to receive the maximum educational benefit from this course.
Withdrawal Policy:
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 4th, 2022
Important Dates:
Spring Break - Mach 14 - 19, 2022
Final Exams - May 9 - 14, 2022
Student Learning Outcomes:
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Identify and assess needs in the production & management of horses.
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Employ critical thinking skills in management decisions.
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Implement management practices.
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Lisa Bellows, Ph.D.
Office location: Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1306B
Telephone number: 940-668-7731 Ext. 4423
E-mail address: lbellows@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Sara Flusche
Office location: Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1312
Telephone number: 940-668-3351
E-mail address: sflusche@nctc.edu