Modesto Junior College
ANSC 209 Course Outline
Effective Date: 05/01/2007
Printed On: 2/9/2007 9:43:48 AM
I. COURSE OVERVIEW
The following information is what will appear in the MJC 2007-2008 Catalog.
ANSC 209 - Equine Breeding & Reproduction
3 Unit(s)
Advisories: Before enrolling in this course, students are strongly advised to
satisfactorily complete ANSC 207.
An advanced level course designed for students interested in learning more about
equine reproduction and management.
Field trips may be required. A-F Only. Applicable to the Associate Degree.
Transfer to CSU.
II. LEARNING CONTEXT
Given the following learning context, the student who satisfactorily completes
this course should be able to achieve the goals specified in section III: Desired
Learning.
1. COURSE CONTENT
A. REQUIRED
1. Physiology of reproduction
1. Stallion
1. Anatomy
2. Sperm production
3. Physiology
4. Behavior
5. Stallion management
6. Reproductive health
2. Mare
1. Anatomy
2. Physiology
3. Hormones of reproduction
4. Hormonal cycles
5. Breeding habits
6. Fertilization
7. Sterility
8. Pregnancy checking
1. Ultrasonography
2. Palpation
3. Fetal Sexing
2. Care and management of the stallion
1. Methods of mating
2. Reproductive soundness exam
3. Routine management
3. Care of the pregnant mare
1. Care at foaling time
2. Signs of impending parturition
3. Labor and parturition
4. Dystocia
5. Postpartum foal/mare care
4. Artificial insemination
1. Collection methods
2. Semen analysis
3. Transport
5. Embryo transfer
1. Synchronization of donor and recipient mare
2. Embryo flushing
3. Embryo transfer
6. Care of the foal
1. Foal milestones
2. Foalhood disease
3. Orthopedic disease
4. Nutrition
7. Reproductive Technology
1. Fetal sexing
2. Sexed semen
3.
Cloning
2. ENROLLMENT RESTRICTIONS
1. Advisories:
Before enrolling in this course, students are strongly advised to
satisfactorily complete ANSC 207.
3. HOURS OF INSTRUCTION PER TERM
Prorated Hours and Units
TYPE of HOURS TERM HOURS UNITS EARNED
Lecture/Discussion
52.5
Total Units Earned:
3
3
4. TYPICAL METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Instructors of this course might conduct the course using the following
methods:
Face-to-face education 1. Weekly classroom instruction including demonstrations and class
activities involving:
1. Live animals
2. Anatomical models
3. "Hands-on" classroom activities
4. Industry simulation and problem solving situations
5. TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS
A. Quality: Assignments require the appropriate level of critical thinking
1.
Demonstrate knowledge of specific hormones action, origin,
and purpose in the reproductive cycle.
2.
Describe various safety techniques when handling breeding
animals.
3.
Demonstrate anatomical knowledge of reproductive systems
by developing models.
4.
Demonstrate basic understanding of foal development and
disease.
5.
Describe current technology in the equine breeding industry.
B. Quantity: Hours spent on assignments in addition to hours of instruction
(lecture hours)
1. Weekly written assignments including course outlines, take home
quizzes and exams.
2. Weekly problem-solving assignments designed to help
students acknowledge criticial situations.
3. Term assignments will include: research papers, case studies, and
model development.
6. TEXTS AND OTHER READINGS
A.Required Texts: Manual of Equine Reproduction, Second Edition,
Blanchard, 2003
Equine Neonatology, First Edition, Knottenbelt, 2004
Equine Breeding Management & Artificial Insemination, First Edition,
Samper, 2004
B. Other reading material:
III. DESIRED LEARNING
A. COURSE GOAL
As a result of satisfactory completion of this course, the student should
be prepared to:
1.
Describe and explain the endocrine system, reproductive
anatomy, reproductive laboratory techniques and
management strategies involved in equine breeding.
B. STUDENT LEARNING GOALS
Mastery of the following learning goals will enable the student to achieve
the overall course goal.
REQUIRED LEARNING GOALS
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe a breeding season.
2. List and identify the major parts of the stallion and mare reproductive
systems.
3. List the hormones and discuss hormonal cycles important in
reproduction.
4. Identify fertility problems in mares and stallions.
5. Explain stages in gestation and parturition.
6. Discuss and describe methods of artificial insemination and estrus
detection.
7. Describe embryo transfer listing advantages and disadvantages.
8. Discuss mare and stallion management prior to, during and after the
breeding season.
9. Describe normal behavior in a foal and possible diseases that may
affect foal development.
10. Discuss future technology in the breeding industry and the advantages
and disadvantages of each technique.
RECOMMENDED LEARNING GOALS
Upon satisfactory completion of this course (when the related
recommended content is covered), the student will be able to:
1. Field trips to local equine breeders, stallion stations and veterinary
hospitals.
IV. METHODS OF MEASURING STUDENT PROGRESS
A. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
1. Weekly journal assignments
2. Weekly written assignments
3. Weekly article summary
B. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Midterm
Final exam
Semester project
Research evaluation