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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)

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