BIOL 218 — Equine Capstone Practicum
2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites: BIOL 118 Course Fees: C, G This equine science course integrates didatics, knowledge, skills, and experiential learning to allow the student to apply a mastery of fundamental equine science concepts. Hands-on practical experiences at offsite farms will focus on evaluating horses based on confirmation, biomechanics, soundness, and suitability for a given discipline, application of nutritional principles, facility and horse management concepts to new situations. Students will develop a portfolio for employability and further educational and career advancement. Laboratory exercises will support lecture topics