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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Equine Evaluation II TBA - ONLINE
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Course Prefix & Number:
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AGEQ 2315
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2020
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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32
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Lab Hours:
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32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of the advanced concepts in evaluation and selection of horses. Students in this course will be part of the horse judging team and participate in judging contests on a state and national level. Students will also learn how to perfect oral reason presentation and learn to judge oral reasons. Students must be enrolled in this course to travel with the judging team. – ALL EQUINE TEAMS’ PARTICIPATION CANCELED FOR FALL 20.
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Course Prerequisite(s): AGEQ 1315 Equine Evaluation I or Instructor approval
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
- A Guide for Successful Competitive Horse Judging, J.C. Heird and D.J. Denniston and Notes/Handouts from Evaluation 1 course
- Notebook/Folder for supplemental handouts and notes
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Becky Terrell
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Campus/Office Location:
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AGC 1607
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Telephone Number:
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940-390-5532
940-668-7731 ext. 4372
940-458-6648
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E-mail Address:
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bterrell@nctc.edu
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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1) Evaluate conformation as it applies to equine functions
2) Evaluate English and Western performance classes
3) Organize, apply, and defend criteria as related to the evaluation and selection of horses.
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Module - 1
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Judging Conformation – Form to Function
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Module - 2
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Judging Performance Events
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Module - 3
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Defense of scoring and class rankings for selection
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** Content of Class Subject To Change Under Instructors Discretion and Institutional requirements due to Covid**
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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Practices/Placing Scores-Conformation and Performance
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35%
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Reasons
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30%
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Class Participation and Homework
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35%
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Total
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100%
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GRADE POLICY
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A 90-100%
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B 80-89%
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C 70-79%
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D 60-69%
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F < 59%
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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. 25-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes
Sat. – Thurs., Dec. 7-12 – Final Exams Week-All Finals will be Online
****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.
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)
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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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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