Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

159 Animal Science Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog 10 MEAT EVALUATION AND PROCESSING 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. This course is an introduction to the meat industry with a special emphasis on meat products and value added meat processing techniques. It includes concepts of food safety and sanitation, grading and inspection along with preservation and marketing strategies to meet current consumer demands. (A, CSU) 21 EQUINE SCIENCE 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is a survey of the equine industry, encompassing the evolution and role of the equine species throughout history, breed selection and development, nutrition, diseases, preventative health, reproductive management, basic horse care, and stabling alternatives. (A, CSU, UC) 22 EQUINE REPRODUCTION 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. 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. Artificial insemination, embryo manipulation, and current innovations in reproductive biotechnology will also be examined. (A, CSU) 23 INTRODUCTORY FARRIER SCIENCE 3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course covers fundamental horseshoeing principles and practices, basic anatomy and physiology of the horse’s limbs and feet, horseshoeing terminology, and guidelines for assessing a proper horseshoeing job. The examination of treatment and prevention of common lameness problems are also included. (A, CSU) 24 EQUITATION 2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass, 3 repeats ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course includes the fundamentals of horsemanship, equestrian theory, riding practice, equipment, terminology, basic care, safety around horses, and horse handling with an emphasis on riding skills to develop the horse and rider as a unit. This course will require student participation in intercollegiate horse show competition and may be repeated 3 times. (A, CSU) 25 BASIC EQUINE HANDLING 1 unit, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of horse handling, with an emphasis on safety. This course covers identification of equine behavioral patterns, handling skills such as catching, haltering, tying, lunging, round-pen training, and recognizing how human/horse interactions affect equine behavior. (A, CSU, UC) 26 WESTERN RIDING & HORSEMANSHIP 2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 3 repeats ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. An introduction to western riding, saddling, grooming and bridling. Students will acquire the basic knowledge of equipment and safety procedures. Course topics will include use of riding aids and transitions pertaining to western disciplines. This course will require student participation in intercollegiate horse show competition and may be repeated 3 times. (A, CSU, UC) 27 INTRODUCTION TO HORSE TRAINING 1 unit, 3 lab hours ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is designed to train students for occupations in the equine industry. Students learn how to safely handle and train young horses in a hands-on laboratory setting. The course includes trailering, starting young horses, advancing the green horse, retraining or tuning up older horses, and problem solving utilizing critical thinking skills. (A, CSU) 31 PREREQUISITE PROGRAMS FOR FOOD SAFETY 1 unit, 1 lecture hour COREQUISITES: Animal Science 32 and 33. ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course provides an introduction to food safety principles including identification of potential food safety hazards and sources of contamination. Emphasis is placed on the benefits of implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) into food operations, and identification of the U.S. Regulatory Agencies that enforce food safety standards. (A, CSU)