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AGE-213 Management of the Racing 1<br />
Thoroughbred<br />
Identifies the techniques of managing the thoroughbred<br />
racehorse. Describes the basic care of<br />
the thoroughbred including feeding, veterinary,<br />
farrier and conditioning practices. Identifies special<br />
techniques, which include taking temperature,<br />
pulse, respiration, X-rays, blood counts and prerace<br />
preparation. Interpretation and analysis of<br />
thoroughbred pedigrees and racetrack operations<br />
are taught. Some course time may be spent at a<br />
racetrack. (0.5/1/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective<br />
Code: B<br />
AGE-252 Horse Shows 4<br />
Identifies and applies necessary requirements to<br />
prepare and show a horse, and includes instruction<br />
and participation in setting up and conducting<br />
a horse show. Students may actually show in<br />
available horse shows. (1/6/0/0), Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: B<br />
AGE-270 Equestrian Drill Team 2<br />
Riders and horses are developed into a working<br />
unit of two or more drill teams. Western balance<br />
seat is stressed with work on maneuvers, routine<br />
and patterns. Horsemanship is taught to improve<br />
communication between horse and rider.<br />
Historical study of where and how the maneuvers<br />
were used in cavalry units of Iowa is included.<br />
(1/2/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGE-290 Horse Projects 1<br />
A preplanned schedule for discussion, observation<br />
and evaluation of the horse project is developed.<br />
Covers athletic performance of the horse,<br />
training and environmental effects, and use of<br />
records. Management of facilities and other horse<br />
projects are stressed. Includes an agreed-to<br />
development plan for an applied problem solution.<br />
(1/0/0/0), Prereq: AGE-230; Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: B<br />
AGF AGRICULTURE - FLORAL<br />
AGF-144 Floral Design III A 2<br />
Involves <strong>advance</strong>d all-occasion and wedding<br />
designing, including table setting and copy work.<br />
(0/4/0/0), Prereq: AGF-142; Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: B<br />
AGF-146 Floral Design III B 1<br />
Promotes student's individual style through introduction<br />
of current design trends and floral industry<br />
influences. (0/2/0/0), Prereq: AGF-144; Arts &<br />
Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGF-154 Retail Flower Shop Operation III 2<br />
Analyzes the floral business as a center of<br />
employment, personnel policies, shop management<br />
and operations. (2/0/0/0), Prereq: AGF-150,<br />
AGF-152; Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGF-156 Floral Retail Advertising 3<br />
and Display<br />
Emphasizes instruction and practical experience<br />
in the areas of ad layout, design and construction<br />
for use with local advertising media. Includes<br />
relationship of display to the total promotional<br />
program and a study of elements of display, construction<br />
materials, merchandise selection and<br />
the actual display construction. (3/0/0/0), Arts &<br />
Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />
AGF-300 Design Show Seminar 2<br />
Introduces students to current technical information<br />
used for problem solving in the floral industry.<br />
Special emphasis is devoted to planning and conducting<br />
the annual floral design show. (2/0/0/0),<br />
Prereq: AGF-144; Arts & Sciences Elective Code:<br />
B<br />
AGH AGRICULTURE - HORTICULTURE<br />
AGH-112 Introduction to Turfgrass 3<br />
Management<br />
Examines the culture of turf with an emphasis<br />
placed on establishments, turf varieties, and pest<br />
identification and control. (2/2/0/0), Arts &<br />
Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGH-120 Herbaceous Plant Materials 3<br />
Studies the identification and cultural requirements<br />
of 25 annuals, 30 perennials and 20 bulbous<br />
plants. Includes production and marketing<br />
practices and principles of design. (2/2/0/0), Arts<br />
& Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGH-123 Woody Plant Materials 3<br />
Develops skills in the identification, landscape<br />
use and cultural requirements of 80 varieties of<br />
deciduous trees and shrubs native to Iowa, as<br />
well as conifers used in windbreak and wildlife<br />
plantings. (2/2/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective<br />
Code: B<br />
AGH-127 Ornamental Plant Materials 3<br />
Studies the identification, landscape use and cultural<br />
requirements of 80 ornamental trees, shrubs<br />
and vines. (2/2/0/0), Prereq: AGH-123; Arts &<br />
Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGH-141 Equipment Operations 3<br />
Introduces the student to basic equipment maintenance,<br />
operation and troubleshooting. Provides<br />
a working knowledge of equipment used in the<br />
horticulture industry. (1.5/3/0/0), Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: B<br />
AGH-144 Landscape Construction 3<br />
and Design<br />
Involves the construction of landscape paving,<br />
concrete, retaining walls, basic wood construction,<br />
basic electrical and plumbing. Also covered<br />
are calculations necessary to order materials and<br />
bid procedures. (1.5/3/0/0), Arts & Sciences<br />
Elective Code: B<br />
AGH-236 Plant Material Maintenance 3<br />
Studies pruning, fertilizing, staking and other<br />
maintenance practices utilized in tree and shrub<br />
care. Emphasis is placed on proper planting and<br />
transplanting procedures. (1.5/3/0/0), Arts &<br />
Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGM AGRICULTURE - MECHANICS<br />
AGM-932 Internship 1-5<br />
Involves employment allowing the student practical,<br />
on-the-job training with a business related to<br />
the student's instructional program. Student is<br />
required to prepare a training plan and other<br />
reports. (0/0/0/4), Arts & Sciences Elective Code:<br />
B<br />
AGS AGRICULTURE - ANIMAL SCIENCE<br />
AGS-350 Artificial Insemination of Cattle 1<br />
Develops skills of artificial insemination, heat<br />
detection and supportive background knowledge<br />
of beef and dairy herds, and discusses recommended<br />
nutrition, management and genetics.<br />
(0.5/1/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGV AGRICULTURE - VETERINARY<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
AGV-126 Animal Anatomy 3<br />
and Physiology I<br />
Beginning anatomy and physiology with veterinary<br />
clinical emphasis. Provides the basis for<br />
study of conformation, production and pathological<br />
processes of diseases of dogs, cats, horses,<br />
sheep, goats, cattle, swine and laboratory animals.<br />
(2/2/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGV-142 Math for Vet Tech 3<br />
Covers pharmaceutical mathematics with an<br />
emphasis on dosage calculations and fluid therapy<br />
as related to veterinary medicine. Course is<br />
open to Vet Tech students only. (3/0/0/0), Arts &<br />
Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGV-152 Veterinary Computer 2<br />
Applications<br />
Introduces the student to computer software commonly<br />
used in veterinary practice. Students will<br />
become proficient in the use of Microsoft Office<br />
software and software used in the routine management<br />
of veterinary records. (2/0/0/0), Arts &<br />
Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGV-201 Pet Grooming I 1.5<br />
Emphasis on health care and basics of cats and<br />
dogs, introduction to grooming equipment and<br />
handling. (0.5/2/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective<br />
Code: B<br />
AGV-202 Pet Grooming II 1.5<br />
Covers terriers, terrier patterns and terminology.<br />
Perfecting basics and feline grooming. Building<br />
confidence. (0.5/2/0/0), Prereq: AGV-201; Arts &<br />
Sciences Elective Code: B<br />
AGV-203 Pet Grooming III 1.5<br />
Introduces the student to poodle patterns and<br />
mixed breeds. Teaches the use of clippers, scissoring<br />
and finishing the groom. (0.5/2/0/0),<br />
Prereq: AGV-202; Arts & Sciences Elective Code:<br />
B<br />
AGV-204 Pet Grooming IV 1.5<br />
Develops basic skills for entry-level employment.<br />
Covers all breed grooming and various business<br />
aspects of the grooming industry. Reviews Level I<br />
through III and finishing techniques. (0.5/2/0/0),<br />
Prereq: AGV-203; Arts & Sciences Elective Code:<br />
B<br />
ANT ANTHROPOLOGY<br />
ANT-105 Cultural Anthropology 3<br />
Explores what it means to be human. A comparative,<br />
holistic study of group life in various cultures<br />
is undertaken. Selected aspects of physical and<br />
cultural anthropology perspectives provide the<br />
basis for these cross-cultural examinations.<br />
(3/0/0/0), Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A<br />
73<br />
(Summer 2007)