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Nov 23, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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AGE 100 - Introductory Equine Science
Description: Introduction to horses as they relate to humans including history and development, adaptation, basic anatomy, types and classes, breeds, and horsemanship.
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Course Content:
- History and development of the horse industry
- Selecting horses
- Functional anatomy
- Physiology
- Types, classes, and breeds of horses
- Horsemanship
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the history and development of the horse and horse industry. (1, 5)
- Identify the status and future of the horse industry and its role in the global economy. (1)
- Identify breeds, types, and classes of horses along with selection and conformation. (3-5)
- Describe functional anatomy and physiology of the horse. (3, 4)
- Investigate basic reproduction and breeding practices. (2-5)
- Explain digestion and nutrition. (3, 4)
- Review horse behavior and its relationship to training. (5,6)
- Describe necessary skills for safe horsemanship and equitation. (6)
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