Undergraduate Course Catalog 2011-2012

College of Life Sciences and Agriculture

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Equine Studies (EQST)

Professor: William E. Berndtson
Associate Professor: Elizabeth P. Boulton
Lecturer: Christina Keim
Teacher/Trainer: Sarah Hamilton, Elizabeth L. Oertel

The equine studies degree program at UNH offers a unique and well-rounded program of study to students pursuing a career in the horse industry. All students receive a background in science and business, as well as equine-specific courses that incorporate outstanding opportunities for experiential learning. One capstone experience, supervised and approved within the major, is required of all seniors. The capstone explores areas of interest based on the integration of prior learning. The capstone requirement may be satisfied through a course, created work or product, or some form of experiential learning (e.g., honors theses, mentored research projects, and other special student activities). Departments are responsible for certifying that graduating seniors have met the capstone requirement for their majors. Students then choose a specialization in one of three options:

Equine Industry and Management – This option combines business classes and hands-on equine classes, such as teaching training, stable management, and competition management for students interested in a traditional equine or equine business career.

Therapeutic Riding – This option includes classes in equine studies, therapeutic riding, non-profit organizations, and human development and special needs for students interested in a career in therapeutic riding. Students also test for NARHA instructor certification.

Equine Science – This option combines equine classes with a more intensive science curriculum which includes genetics, reproduction, and nutrition. This program is suited for pre-veterinary students or those interested in graduate education or research.

In addition, courses for the Discovery Program and the University Writing Requirement must be completed.

OPTION I - EQUINE INDUSTRY AND MANAGEMENT

Equine Industry and Management Core Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
AAS	437	Equine Handling and Care Techniques
AAS	546	Animal Business Applications
ANSC	406	Careers in Animal Science
ANSC	411	Freshman Seminar in Equine Science
ANSC	432	Intro to Forage and Grassland Management
ANSC	504	Equine Science
ANSC	511-512	Anatomy & Physiology*
ANSC	565	Principles of Horse Trials Mgmt
ANSC	600	Field Experience*
ANSC	609	Principles of Nutrition
ANSC	612	Genetics of Domestic Animals
ANSC	620	Equine Diseases
ANSC	697	Equine Seminar
ANSC	724	Reproductive Management & AI
ANSC	725	Equine Sports Medicine
ANSC	797	Equine Capstone Experience
BIOL	411-412	Principles of Biology I & II
BIOL	528	Applied Biostatistics I
ENGL	501	Intro to Creative Non-fiction (or ENGL 419, 502 or 503 or ANSC 543)
EREC	411	Env. & Resource Economics Perspectives
EREC	504	Business Management for Natural Resource Firms or
EREC	501	Ag. & Nat Resource Product Marketing

*waived for TSAS equine management graduates.

Equine Industry and Management Electives

At least four of the following courses (for classes less than three credits, two must be taken together to count as one requirement):

Equine Industry and Management Electives

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
AAS	426	Equine Conformation & Lameness
AAS	434	Equipment & Facilities Management
AAS	547	Applied Equine Management
ADMN	502	Financial Accounting
ANSC	500	Methods of Therapeutic Riding
ANSC	507	Scientific Approach to Equine Discipline
ANSC	602	Animal Rights and Societal Issues
ANSC	640	Principles of Riding Instruction
ANSC	641	Principles of Dressage Instruction
ANSC	642	Principles of Jumping Instruction
ANSC	643	Principles of Therapeutic Riding Instruction
ANSC	701	Physiology of Reproduction
MGT	580	Introduction to Organizational Behavior
RMP	563	Recreation Management & Policy Practicum
ZOOL	713	Animal Behavior

Applicable Writing-Intensive Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
ANSC	543	Technical Writing in Animal Sciences
ANSC	600	Field Experience
ANSC	602	Animal Rights and Societal Issues
ZOOL	713	Animal Behavior

OPTION II - THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Therapeutic Riding Core Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
AAS	426	Equine Conformation & Lameness
AAS	437	Equine Handling and Care Techniques
AAS	246	Animal Business Applications
AAS	247	Applied Equine Management
ANSC	406	Careers in Animal Science
ANSC	411	Freshman Seminar in Equine Science
ANSC	500	Methods of Therapeutic Riding
ANSC	504	Equine Science
ANSC	600	Field Experience*
ANSC	609	Principles of Nutrition
ANSC	612	Genetics of Domestic Animals
ANSC	620	Equine Diseases
ANSC	640	Principles of Riding Instruction
ANSC	643	Principles of Therapeutic Riding Instruction
ANSC	697	Equine Seminar
ANSC	725	Equine Sports Medicine
ANSC	797	Equine Capstone Experience
BIOL	411-412	Principles of Biology I & II
BIOL	528	Applied Biostatistics I
ENGL	501	Intro to Creative Non-fiction (or ENGL 419, 502 or 503 or ANSC 543)
EREC	411	Env. & Resource Economics Perspectives
KIN	798	Special Topics
BMS	507-508	Human Anatomy & Physiology

*waived for TSAS equine management graduates.

Therapeutic Riding Electives

At least four of the following courses (at least three at the 500-level or above):

Therapeutic Riding Electives

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
ANSC	507	Scientific Approach to Equine Discipline
COMM	520	Survey of Communication Disorders, or
COMM	401	American Sign Language I
CSL	402	Introduction to Non-Profit Organizations
CSL	403	Organizing and Supervising Volunteers
CSL	407	Introduction to Non-Profit Budgeting & Accounting
CSL	508	Essentials of Fundraising for Community-Based Organizations
CSL	509	Essentials of Grant Writing for Community-Based Organizations
HHS	740	Collaborative Services for Children with Special Needs
MGT	580	Introduction to Organizational Behavior
OT	510	Exploring Occupational Therapy & Occupation
OT	500	Behavior & Development of Children, or
FS	525	Human Development
RMP	501	Recreation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
RMP	557	Recreation Services Program Design
ZOOL	713	Animal Behavior

Suggested Electives for Students in Therapeutic Riding

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
AAS	254	Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy
AAS	251	Human/Animal Bond

Applicable Writing-Intensive Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
ANSC	543	Technical Writing in Animal Sciences
ANSC	600	Field Experience

OPTION III - EQUINE SCIENCE

Equine Science Core Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
AAS	437	Equine Handling and Care Techniques
ANSC	406	Careers in Animal Science
ANSC	411	Freshman Seminar in Equine Science
ANSC	504	Equine Science
ANSC	511-512	Anatomy & Physiology
ANSC	600	Field Experience*
ANSC	609	Principles of Nutrition, or
ANSC	612	Genetics of Domestic Animals
ANSC	620	Equine Diseases
ANSC	697	Equine Seminar
ANSC	724	Reproductive Management & AI or
ANSC	701	Physiology of Reproduction
ANSC	725	Equine Sports Medicine
ANSC	797	Equine Capstone Experience
BIOL	411-412	Principles of Biology I & II
BIOL	528	Applied Biostatistics I
CHEM	403-404	General Chemistry I & II
EREC	411	Env. & Resource Economics Perspectives
ENGL	501	Intro to Creative Non-fiction (or ENGL 419, 502 or 503 or ANSC 543)
NUTR	750	Nutritional Biochemistry

*waived for TSAS equine management graduates.

Equine Science Electives

At least five of the following courses:

Equine Science Electives

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
AAS	426	Equine Conformation & Lameness
AAS	439	Fundamentals of Animal Health
ANSC	432	Intro to Forage and Grassland Management
ANSC	500	Methods of Therapeutic Riding
ANSC	507	Scientific Approach to Equine Discipline
ANSC	701	Physiology of Reproduction
BMS	623	Comparative Histology
BMS	704	Pathologic Basis of Disease
BMS	725	Veterinary Microbiology & Zoonotic Disease
BMS	718	Mammalian Physiology
ANSC	724	Reproductive Management & AI
BMCB	658-659	General Biochemistry**
CHEM	651-653	Organic Chemistry I**
CHEM	652-654	Organic Chemistry II**
MATH	424B	Calculus for Life Sciences**
BMS	503	General Microbiology**
NUTR	750	Nutritional Biochemistry
PHYS	401-402	Introduction to Physics I & II**
ZOOL	713	Animal Behavior

**Required for students with pre-vet intent

Applicable Writing-Intensive Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
ANSC	543	Technical Writing in Animal Sciences
ANSC	600	Field Experience
ZOOL	713	Animal Behavior
NUTR	750	Nutritional Biochemistry
CMN	600	Public Speaking as a Civic Art
BMS	718	Mammalian Physiology
ANSC	444A	Honors/Animal Ethics

Diploma Program Providing Preparation for NARHA Certification

Required Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
ANSC	504	Equine Science
or AAS	437	Equine Handling and Care Techniques
ANSC	402	Horsemanship
KIN	501	First Aid-Responding to Emergencies
ANSC	500	Methods of Therapeutic Riding
ANSC	795	Investigations
		a seminar on teaching therapeutic riding

GPA Requirements for All Students in Equine Studies

All students enrolled in the equine studies major will be required to receive a minimum grade of C- in all classes required for the major. Students failing to do this will need to retake the course in order to receive credit.

Honors-in-Major Requirements for B.S. in Equine Studies

The B.S. in equine studies (formerly called the B.S. in animal science: equine sciences) offers three academic options: equine industry and management; therapeutic riding; and equine science. For students enrolled in fall 2010 forward, the Honors-in-Major requirements for the B.S. in equine studies in each of these three options are as follows:

1. Students are required to maintain an overall 3.40 grade point average and a 3.40 in major coursework.

2. Students will complete a total of 16 credits including the Honors Senior Thesis to meet equine studies B.S. Honors-in Major-requirements.

3. Students must choose two to three courses from the following courses and designate them as Honors (8-12 credits) http://www.unh.edu/registrar/regforms/honorsform.pdf:

ANSC 512H, Anatomy and Physiology
ANSC 612H, Genetics of Domestic Animals
ANSC 620H, Equine Diseases
ANSC 640H, Principles of Riding Instruction
ANSC 643H, Principles of Therapeutic Riding Instruction
ANSC 701H, Physiology of Reproduction
BMS 718H, Mammalian Physiology
ANSC 724H, Reproductive Management & AI
ANSC 725H, Equine Sports Medicine

Instructors shall retain flexibility in implementing additional assignments that elevate the course's educational content to justify Honors designation, which will likely involve activities such as extra reading or writing assignments, laboratory or field experiences, or classroom presentations.

4. Students must complete ANSC 799 - Honors Senior Thesis (4-8 credits required; 1-4 credits can be taken per semester; two semesters required and a written thesis).

In order to enroll in ANSC 799, students must obtain a permission slip from the equine honors program co-coordinator (Elizabeth Boulton). Thesis work must encompass two consecutive semesters of 1-4 credits each semester. The student must identify a faculty mentor to supervise thesis work, which will involve investigation of some aspect of equine studies that considers and applies the student's classroom education and potential career opportunities. A written thesis and public presentation of the thesis work are typically expected for successful completion of this requirement.

Students who enrolled prior to fall 2010 adhere to the following Honors-in-Major requirements in the B.S. animal sciences: equine sciences in each of the three tracks:

Students are required to maintain an overall grade-point average of 3.2 in courses completed at the University of New Hampshire and a 3.2 in all animal sciences coursework.

Students must successfully complete 16 credits of animal sciences courses with Honors, including ANSC 799 Honors Senior Thesis (see below). Most courses can be designated as Honors courses, with the consent of the course instructor, and approval of the department's Honors Progam coordinator.

At least one of the courses must be:

ANSC 612H, Genetics of Domestic Animals
BMS 623H, Comparative Histology
ANSC 701H, Physiology of Reproduction
BMS 702H, Endocrinology
BMS 704H, Pathologic Basis of Disease
ANSC 715H, Physiology of Lactation
ANSC 718H, Mammalian Physiology
NUTR 750H, Nutritional Biochemistry
BMS 714, Research Methods in Endocrinology
BMCB 753, Cell Culture

Complete a Honors Senior Thesis

ANSC 799, Honors Senior Thesis (5-8 credits required; 1-4 credits can be taken per semester; two semesters required and a written thesis)

At least 5 credits, but not more than 8 credits, of the 16 credits in animal Sciences honors courses must be Honors Senior Thesis credits (ANSC 799). In order to enroll in ANSC 799, students must obtain a persmission slip from the Honors Program coordinator. Thesis work must encompass two consecutive semesters of 1-4 credits each semester. The student must identify a faculty mentor to supervise thesis work, which will involve investigation of some aspect of animal science that considers and applies the student's classroom education and potential career opportunities. A written thesis and public presentation of the thesis work are typically expected for successful completion of this requirement.

Minor in Equine Studies

A minor in equine studies consists of a minimum of 20 credits of equine-related animal science (ANSC) courses. No more than 7 credits may be taken in the Thompson School of Applied Science (AAS) and at the 400- level. ANSC 504, Equine Science, MUST be taken. Students must receive a minimum grade of C- in any course used for the minor. Students failing to do this will need to retake the course in order to receive credit. No courses taken on a pass (credit)/fail basis may count towards the minor. Students who transfer from other institutions may petition the equine program faculty for course approval. Students who choose both ANSC 500 and ANSC 643 as two of their courses towards the minor in equine studies will be eligible for NARHA therapeutic riding instructor certification

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