Course Descriptions
**Initially courses will fall under the Animal Science identifier. These are the preliminary course descriptions and may be subject to change.**
ANSC 301
Introduction to Equine Science
3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 54 hours LEC
A survey of the equine industry including equine evolution, selection, nutrition and feeding, breeding, facilities, handling and health management. Emphasis on sound management practices.
ANSC 302
Equine Reproduction
2 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 32 hours LEC; 12 hours LAB
This course combines the study of basic genetic principles with the study of the anatomical and physiological aspects of reproduction as they relate to equine reproduction, emphasizing genetic principles and reproductive aspects. Artificial insemination, embryo manipulation, and current innovations in productive biotechnology will also be examined.
ANSC 303
Equine Business Management
3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Fundamentals of equine business operations, including taxes, liability, insurance, software, and facility design. The class will emphasize the skills necessary to manage a ranch, barn, stable, boarding, breeding, or training facility.
ANSC 304
Equine Nutrition
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Basic principles of equine nutrition and digestion. Emphasis on developing a horse feeding program with consideration given to horse types, level of activity, available feedstuffs, and basic nutritional requirements. Feeding for maintenance, growth, performance and reproduction as well as feeding methods will be discussed. Includes proper selection, evaluation, and utilization of feeds.
ANSC 305
Equine Health
3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Course introduces the diseases and lameness associated with the musculoskeletal system, as well as diseases of the respiratory, digestive, neurological, reproductive and other major organ systems of the horse. Emphasis is on preventive maintenance and necessary managerial practices needed to keep the equine athlete, broodmare or family horse in good health.
ANSC 306
Basic Equine Handling
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Introduction to the fundamentals of horse handling, with an emphasis on safety. Course covers identification of equine behavioral patterns, handling skills such as catching, haltering, tying, lunging and round-pen training, and recognizing how human/horse interactions affect equine behavior.
ANSC 307
Farrier Science
3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Horseshoeing principles and practices, including basic anatomy and physiology of the horse’s limbs and feet, horseshoeing terminology, and guidelines for assessing a proper horseshoeing job. Causes, treatment and prevention of common lameness problems.