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Introduction to Equine Science: Anatomy, Breeds, and Nutrition for Horses, Lab Reports of Animal Biology

The 'introduction to equine science' course offered at central arizona college. The three-semester-hour course covers the history and development of horses, basic equine science, common breeds, equine anatomy, and nutritional requirements. Students will learn about the structure and function of various equine systems, ideal conformation, and disease prevention and treatment. Prerequisites include rdg100a or rdg100b.

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COURSE OUTLINE
Central Arizona College
8470 N. Overfield Road
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone: (520) 494-5206 Fax: (520) 494-5212
Prefix/Number: ANS 200
Course Title: Introduction to Equine Science
Course Description:
Introduction to equine sciences: Including basic structure and function of equine anatomy,
disease prevention and treatment, common breeds, and nutritional requirements of horses.
Semester Hours: 3
Times for Credit: 1
Lecture/Lab Ratio: 3 lecture
Pre-requisites: RDG100a or RDG100b
Co-requisites: none
Cross Listed: none
Grading Options: A/F
Approved Modalities: F2F
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COURSE OUTLINE

Central Arizona College 8470 N. Overfield Road Coolidge, AZ 85228 Phone: (520) 494-5206 Fax: (520) 494-

Prefix/Number: ANS 200

Course Title: Introduction to Equine Science

Course Description :

Introduction to equine sciences: Including basic structure and function of equine anatomy, disease prevention and treatment, common breeds, and nutritional requirements of horses.

Semester Hours : 3 Times for Credit: 1

Lecture/Lab Ratio : 3 lecture

Pre-requisites: RDG100a or RDG100b

Co-requisites: none

Cross Listed: none

Grading Options: A/F

Approved Modalities: F2F

Central Arizona College ANS 200 - Introduction to Equine Science Page 2 of 2

Learning Outcome Statements:

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Explain the history and development of the horse.
  2. Discuss the basics of equine science.
  3. Compare the common breeds of horses and assess their differences.
  4. Describe the structure and function of a horse.
  5. Identify the general anatomical areas of a horse.
  6. Describe the process for determining the age, height, and weight of a horse.
  7. Explain basic genetic principles involved in horse breeding.
  8. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems.
  9. Identify the ideal conformation characteristics of a horse.
  10. Predict the possible lameness that could result from poor conformation
  11. Describe signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of equine infectious diseases and parasites.
  12. Assess the nutrient requirements of different ages and uses of horses.
  13. Describe the possible problems due to dietary excess or deficiencies of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.

Standards:

The student will meet the learning outcomes at the following level, degree or measurement:

  1. Describe the past breeding practices that led to the breeds of today, and the reasons behind these practices.
  2. Explain the impact of genetics and scientific advancements on the performance and health of horses.
  3. Describe how different breeds of horses are suited for different uses.
  4. Assess how different horses’ structure allows for better performance in different situations.
  5. Name basic external parts of the horse.
  6. Demonstrate the processes involved in determining weight and height, and judge a horse’s age based on its teeth.
  7. Describe the possible results of crossbreeding, and predict possible color as well as other genetic outcomes.
  8. Locate bones, organs, and muscles, on or in the horse.
  9. Examine the importance of balance in a horse’s structure.
  10. Describe the effects that poor balance could have on a horse’s performance, handling, and soundness.
  11. Name common diseases and health problems in horses, and identify treatment and prevention.
  12. Calculate the different nutritional requirements of horses depending on age, size, and use.
  13. Describe the necessary supplements needed for the horse, and the importance of vitamins and minerals to the health of the horse.

AGEC/Special requirements: None Revised: 12/