2023-2024 Course Catalog

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Animal and Poultry Sciences Equine (APEQ) Minor

Required Minor Courses
APSC 1454Introduction to Animal and Poultry Science3
APSC 2424Introduction to the Equine Industry3
Subtotal6
Elective Courses
Select at least twelve credits from the following:12
Animal and Poultry Science Laboratory
Beginning Equitation
Horse Management Laboratory
Comparative Animal Physiology and Anatomy
Intermediate Equitation
Beginning Equitation Over Fences
Equine Conformation and Biomechanics
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Physiology of Reproduction
Animal Welfare and Bioethics
Applied Equine Evaluation
Equine Training and Marketing
Intermediate Equitation Over Fences
Advanced Equitation Over Fences
Livestock Merchandising
Horse Production and Management
Subtotal12
Total Credits18

Total credits required: A minimum of 18 hours, with no less than 6 hours at the 3000- or 4000-level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 which includes all courses taken that count toward the minor is required. To remain in the minor, students must complete at least three credits from the required courses each academic year.

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