Agriculture/Equine

Beef Cattle Management

An overview of the beef cattle industry. Topics include the organization and operation of beef cattle enterprises, selection breeding, reproduction, health, nutrition, management, and marketing. (80 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:   AGAH 1053 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Mon/Wed

Time:  11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Location:  BCS 501

Fee:  $254 (payment plan option)

Farm and Ranch Shop

Study and application of shop skills used in agricultural processes including arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting and welding, drawing and planning projects, tool maintenance, metal working, woodworking, plumbing, and concrete. (80 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:   AGME 1015 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Tues

Time:  6 p.m. to 10:50 p.m.

Location:  HIT 606

Fee:  $254 (payment plan option)

Livestock Evaluation 

Instruction in basic concepts of evaluation and selection of livestock including selection of livestock based on economic importance. (80 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:  AGAH 1011 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Wed

Time:  4 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.

Location:  BCS 501

Fee:  $183

Equine Business Management 

Management of the equine business.  Includes record keeping, insurance and liability, show management, equine promotion and sales, and employer relationships. (48 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:   AGEQ 2010 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Mon/Wed

Time: 2 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Location:  SCI 410

Fee: $183

English Equitation

Basic equitation skills. Includes handling, saddling, bridling, mounting, riding, grooming, safety, and basic health care.  (48 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:   AGEQ 1000 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Wed

Time: 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.

Location:  EQUI 602

Fee:  $183

Equine Behavior/Training I 

Instruction in basic equine behavior and training methods will be discussed. Topics will include safety, behavior, health care and management, and training methods. Students will use a systematic approach to training a weanling horse while learning proper safety and training techniques used in the industry.  (160 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:  AGEQ 1001 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri

Time:  8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Location:  EQU1 601

Fee: $268 (payment plan option)

Course ID:  AGEQ 1001 002 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri

Time:  10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location:  EQU1 601

Fee: $268 (payment plan option)

Equine Science I

Provides the student with an introduction to the horse industry. Topics will include history, breeds, selection, identification, anatomy (health), and basic management techniques and theories related to horses and horse facilities. Laboratory exercises will supplement lecture presentations. (80 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:   AGEQ 1011 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Mon/Wed/Fri

Time:  1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

Location:  SCI 410

Fee:  $268 (payment plan option)

Fundamentals of Riding Instruction 

Methodologies of riding instruction. Includes safety, horsemanship, teaching techniques, group control, and professionalism. (48 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:   AGEQ 1022 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  TBA

Time:  TBA

Location:  TBA

Fee:  $183

Horse Evaluation II 

A study of the advanced concepts in evaluation and selection of horses. Students in this course will be part of the horse judging team and participate in judging contests on a state and national level. Students will also learn how to organize a judging contest, perfect oral reason presentation and learn to judge other’s oral reasons. Students must be enrolled in this course to travel with the judging team.  (48 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:   AGEQ 2015 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Tues/Thurs

Time:  3 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.

Location:  SCI 410

Fee:  $183

Horsemanship I 

Instruction in basic horsemanship skills including handling, saddling, safety, proper riding techniques, and basic health care will be discussed. Emphasis will be given to use of aids and cues; and proper leg, seat, and hand position. (48 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:   AGEQ 1019 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Tues/Thurs

Time:  1p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Location:  EQUI 605

Fee:  $183

Plant Protection – Integrated Pest Management

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (80 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:   AGCR 1093 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Thurs

Time:  6 p.m. to 10:50 p.m.

Location:  BSC 501

Fee:  $244 (payment plan option)

Wildlife Conservation 

Introduction to the wildlife and fishery resources of the United States with special reference to those species occurring in North Texas. Emphasis will be placed upon the need for conservation and methods for the rehabilitation, maintenance and increase of local wildlife species. (48 hours)

Gainesville

Course ID:   WMGT 1023 001 091Q

Date:  8/22/09 to 12/10/09

Day:  Mon

Time:  4 p.m. to 7:50 p.m.

Location:  BSC 510

Fee:  $193