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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Local Needs-Advanced Ranch Riding
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Course Prefix & Number:
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AGEQ 2371
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Section Number:
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Semester/Year:
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Spring/2019
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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):
An advanced course in the principles and fundamentals of finishing and riding the versatile ranch horse; instruction will focus on the use of the horse to assist in the management of cattle as commonly utilized for both ranch work and cowhorse competitions. Topics will include reading cattle, roping, handling cattle on the end of the rope, sorting and control of an individual cow. Course will also include techniques for tuning and elevating the performance of finished horses in the area of cow work.
Lab fees apply
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Must have instructor approved personal horse to be in this course. NCTC School Horse is not provided.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Cathy Luse
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Campus/Office Location:
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AG Building/Office 1606
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 Ext 4318
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E-mail Address:
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cluse@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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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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11:00-12:30pm
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9:30-12:30pm
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11:00-12:30
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9:30-12:30pm
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11:00-12:00pm
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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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Demonstrate industry recognized training methods for finishing horses in the area of cow work
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Exhibit the ability to rope live cattle and properly handle cattle in a manner which is safe for both horse and rider
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Summarize the fundamentals to be employed when reading cattle for handling purposes
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Show the ability to handle and manipulate the movement of an individual cow
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Identify and appraise the characteristics of individual horses and their abilities when performing cow work
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Demonstrate progressive ability in completing a competitive cow horse pattern
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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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Midterm Written Exam
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10%
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Final Written Exam
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15%
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Riding Midterm
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10%
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Riding Final
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15%
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Homework
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20%
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Attendance/Participation
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30%
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A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F < 60%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Principles of horse safety
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Advanced principles of Ranch Horse riding, training and competing
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Balanced riding position and use of advanced training aids and cues
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Warm up and cool down; gaits, leads and diagonals
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Transitions of gaits (upward and downward)
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Navigating trail obstacles
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Reining maneuvers
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Proper cow handling techniques to include roping skills
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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 4th, 2019.
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.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o 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 may include:
- Verbal Warning and 0 (no points) credit for the assignment for all parties involved.
- Second offense for any of the parties involved again will be kicked out of the class.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Science Building Office 403A
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Telephone Number:
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940-558-7731 ext 4346
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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