Equine Science Minor

The minor provides students with the ability to gain knowledge in the equine industry.  The course work will provide the following:

1.  An understanding of the scope of the industry and its economical value to society.

2.  An understanding of the biological principles involved in the nutrition and production of        animals.

3.  Insight into behavior and the ability to humanely use the animal for human benefit as well as for the animal's well-being.

4.  The ability to apply knowledge gained to solve problems and to integrate solutions to attain  successful horse production and management.

The Equine Science minor consists of 20-25 hours selected as follows:

Required: 14 hours                                                                                       Credit Hours

      ANIM SCI 201     Introduction to Equine Studies                                     5

      ANIM SCI 331     Equine Feeds & Feeding                                              4

      ANIM SCI 541     Equine Reproduction                                                   5

Required Electives: 6-10 hours

      EDU PAES 161    Basic Equitation (161.01, 161.02, 161.03)                     1-3

      ANIM SCI 271     Equine Behavior and Training (271.01, 271.02)                4

      ANIM SCI 301     Equine Selection and Evaluation                                   3

      ANIM SCI 341     Equine Facilities, Marketing, and Management                 4

      ANIM SCI 593     Independent Study                                                   2-3

Restrictions and General Information:

1.  This minor is not available to students majoring in Animal Sciences.

2.  A minimum overall CPHR for courses compromising the minor shall be 2.0.

3.  A minor shall be declared at the time a student accumulates 90 hours.

4.  A maximum of five credit hours may overlap between the minor and the GEC (foundations,    natural sciences, arts and humanities, and social sciences).

5.  Courses taken on a pass/non-pass basis may not be applied to the minor.