Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


To find and select courses, it is important to understand IVCCD’s Course Numbering System. All courses are numbered in the same format with a three-letter prefix and a three-digit suffix. The prefix indicates the discipline; the suffix indicates the particular course. 

Career and Technical Credit Type – Career and technical education prepares students for a wide range of careers that require varying levels of education—from one-year diplomas to two-year AAS and AS college degrees. Up to 16 of these credits can be applied to an AA degree as electives.

Developmental Credit Type – Developmental credit classes do not apply towards any degree and are not calculated into the GPA.

Nursing Credit Type - Nursing classes have a requirement of ‘C’ or higher for successful completion of the course.

Standard Credit Type – These courses are transfer level courses. See advisors for how they will work for the student’s program.

 

Accounting

  
  • ACC 111 - Introduction to Accounting


    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    The course is designed for the student who may or may not have had high school bookkeeping. The course presents the fundamental concepts of the accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses as a sole proprietorship. Additional topics include cash control and payroll.



  
  • ACC 121 - Principles of Accounting I


    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    An introduction to accounting terminology, accounting concepts, and accepted accounting practices of analyzing, recording, summarizing, presenting, and interpreting business financial transactions.



  
  • ACC 122 - Principles of Accounting II


    Prerequisites:
    ACC 121  
    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    A continuation of Principles of Accounting I. This course emphasizes financial statement analysis, including the statement of cash flows, and managerial accounting as it relates to decision-making and to the manufacturing environment.



  
  • ACC 161 - Payroll Accounting


    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    This introductory course covers the processes of payroll accounting. Topics include methods of computing compensation, state and federal laws affecting payroll, mandatory and voluntary deductions, methods of keeping payroll records, and preparation of internal and governmental reports.



  
  • ACC 261 - Income Tax Accounting


    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Primarily individual taxes on the federal level, general review of tax theory for individuals, income tax calculations, and limited form preparation.



  
  • ACC 311 - Computer Accounting


    Prerequisites:
    ACC 111 , ACC 121 , or instructor’s approval
    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    The course emphasizes application of computerized financial software used in business. Topics include setting up a company, receivables, payables, inventory control, payroll, time tracking, job estimates, and preparing financial reports.



  
  • ACC 907 - Co-op Field Experience


    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    Individually designed job experience/related assignment.



  
  • ACC 917 - Experimental Course


    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    New courses as student interests demand.



  
  • ACC 929 - Individual Projects


    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    Special topics as arranged with instructor.




Administrative Assistant

  
  • ADM 154 - Business Communication


    Cross Listed With: Cross listed with COM 712 

    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Basic written communication development through emphasis on writing skills used in business documents; incorporates skills in listening and oral communications.



  
  • ADM 161 - Office Management


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Prepares the office manager to function in an expanding and global marketplace using information management software and emerging technologies in a diversified workforce.



  
  • ADM 254 - Business Professionalism


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    This course is designed to provide opportunities for professional growth in the areas of leadership, service, cooperation, and knowledge through participation in Business Professionals of America, a national organization for students enrolled in business courses.



  
  • ADM 907 - Co-op Field Experience


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    First-hand experience through placement in an actual situation in the office occupation of choice. The student gains an understanding of the competencies needed and develops the skills necessary for success in an office occupation. Required for students in the Office Automation Specialist diploma program and the Office Careers: Administrative Assistant AAS Program.



  
  • ADM 917 - Experimental Course


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    New courses as student interests demand.



  
  • ADM 929 - Individual Projects


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    Special assignment of approximately 30 hours designed by student/instructor.




Associate Degree Nursing

  
  • ADN 114 - Foundations of Prof. Nursing


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160 
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    2.5 credit(s)

    Examines the role of the professional nurse and contemporary theories of nursing. Reviews the history of nursing and nursing education and compares education routes that prepare for NCLEX. Identifies current issues and trends in nursing. Reviews legal and ethical aspects of nursing and initiates the associate degree study of bioethics and nursing informatics. A developmental approach is used to study nursing care of adults, and students get an opportunity to compare and contrast the nurse’s role in health and illness.



  
  • ADN 431 - Family-Centered Mat/NewbornNrg


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160 
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    3.5 credit(s)

    Contemporary nursing of the childbearing family through normal antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum experiences. Overview of common health problems and high-risk complications for mother and newborn. Includes a clinical inpatient component.



  
  • ADN 441 - Pediatric Nursing Concepts


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160 
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    3.5 credit(s)

    Students apply principles of growth and development to provide nursing care for families with infants, children or adolescents. Students study the role of families, pediatric health promotion, children with special needs, and acute and chronic childhood illnesses. The associated clinical components are in an acute pediatric care setting and a precepted school nurse experience.



  
  • ADN 471 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nrsg


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160 
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    3.5 credit(s)

    Explores the associate degree study of psychiatric mental health nursing, including mental health concepts, nursing interventions, psychiatric disorders, and nursing of special populations. The associated clinical component includes experiences in acute and outpatient mental health settings. Clinical specialties also include an observational experience in a chemical dependency center.



  
  • ADN 553 - Medical Surgical Nursing of Adult I


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160  
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    6 credit(s)

    Examines the associate degree study of medical-surgical nursing, including concepts relating to fluid and electrolytes, acid base balance, intravenous therapy, peri-operative care, pain, shock, nutrition, and immune, endocrine, bowel, and kidney disorders. Course work develops the skills for the nursing process, and comprehensive nursing interventions for maintenance and health promotion for complex health deviations. The associated clinical components are in public health/community nursing preceptor sites and an acute medical-surgical care setting.



  
  • ADN 554 - Medical Surgical Nursing of Adult 2


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160  
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    6 credit(s)

    Examines the associate degree study of medical-surgical nursing with a focus on leadership in the management for care of patients with cardiac disorders; respiratory disorders; oncological disorders; neurological disorders; visual and auditory disorders; and peripheral vascular disorders. Course work develops the skills for the nursing process, and comprehensive nursing interventions for maintenance and health promotion of complex health deviations. The associated clinical components include acute medical-surgical care settings, a preceptor experience in leadership/management on acute care medical-surgical units and clinical simulation with a focus on course content.



  
  • ADN 555 - Medical Surgical Nursing I


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160  
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    The Adult Client I course initiates the associate degree study of medical/surgical nursing, including concepts relating to fluid and electrolytes; acid base balance; intravenous therapy; pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care; pain; and immune disorders . The course includes foundation in infusion therapy and clinical orientation for infusion-related skills. The associated clinical component is in an acute care medical-surgical setting.



  
  • ADN 556 - Medical Surgical Nursing II


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160  
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Examines the associate degree study of medical-surgical nursing, including concepts relating to nutrition; endocrine disorders; bowel disorders; and kidney disorders. Course work develops the skills for client assessment, the nursing process, and comprehensive nursing interventions for maintenance and health promotion for complex health deviations. The associated clinical component is in public health/community nursing preceptor sites and an acute medical-surgical care setting.



  
  • ADN 557 - Medical Surgical Nursing III


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160  
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Examines the associate degree study of medical-surgical nursing, including concepts relating to cardiac disorders and cardiac rhythm analysis; respiratory disorders; leadership and management. Course work develops the skills for client assessment, the nursing process, and comprehensive nursing interventions for maintenance and health promotion of complex health deviations. The associated clinical component includes acute medical-surgical care settings and focused clinically simulated cardiac and respiratory scenarios.



  
  • ADN 558 - Medical Surgical Nursing IV


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160  
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Examines the associate degree study of medical-surgical nursing, including concepts relating to oncology; neurological disorders; visual and auditory disorders; and peripheral vascular disorders. Course work develops the skills for client assessment, the nursing process, and comprehensive nursing interventions for maintenance and health promotion of complex health deviations. The associated clinical component includes an acute medical-surgical settings and a preceptor experience in leadership/management on acute care medical-surgical units.



  
  • ADN 559 - Medical Surgical Nursing V


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160 
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Examines the associate degree study of medical-surgical nursing, including concepts relating to emergency and trauma nursing; skin and burn disorders; reproductive disorders; sexual and musculoskeletal disorders. Course work develops the skills for the nursing process, and comprehensive nursing interventions for maintenance and health promotion of complex health deviations. The associated clinical component includes an acute medical-surgical care setting and a preceptor clinical experience in critical care, including intensive and emergency care nursing.



  
  • ADN 815 - Transition to Prof.NrsgPractic


    Prerequisites:
    BIO 151 , BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186  and EDU 160 
    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    1.5 credit(s)

    The course work develops skills needed to prepare ADN students for entry into nursing practice including interviewing skills, setting career goals, managing reality shock, burnout, and conflict in the workplace. A required preceptorship experience is designed to promote independent critical thinking skills and to facilitate transition to professional nursing practice. A clinical preceptor will serve as a role model and a clinical resource person for 45 hours.



  
  • ADN 917 - Experimental Course


    NURSING CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    New courses as student interests demand.




Agriculture - Agronomy

  
  • AGA 114 - Principles of Agronomy


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    A foundation course in agronomy applying crop, soil, and environmental sciences in understanding agricultural systems in the world. Includes introductory concepts of plant, soil, tillage, pest, environmental, and sustainable aspects of crop production. The course will consist of hands-on learning experiences.



  
  • AGA 154 - Fundamentals of Soil Science


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, their formation, classification, and distribution. Use of soil survey and other information sources in balancing agronomic, economic, and environmental concerns in soil management.



  
  • AGA 159 - Livestock Nutrient Management


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYP
    2 credit(s)

    Proper management and utilization of livestock nutrients (by-products). Odor control, collection and storage alternatives, nutrient values, application rates and techniques. Construction and size requirements of storage facilities will be explored through facility planning and design projects.



  
  • AGA 211 - Grain and Forage Crops


    Prerequisites:
    AGA 114 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Acquaints the student with advanced practiced row crop management with primary focus on corn and soybeans. Areas of study include forage production, plant development, variety selection, seedbed preparation and planting, pest management, harvesting, and storage.



  
  • AGA 220 - Perennial Crops


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Provides a basic understanding of the perennial crops that can be produced in the Midwest. Common culture techniques, pruning, disease identification, and variety selection are among the topics covered.



  
  • AGA 284 - Pesticide Application Certification


    Prerequisites:
    AGA 114  
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Approved and legal use of pesticides, Integrated Pest Management, pest identification and proper application of pesticides will be areas of study. Environmental safety, plus state and federal laws as well as employer requirements and licensing are also studied. Students prepare for state exams.



  
  • AGA 290 - Spring Field Operations


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Students will gain practical hands-on experience operating modern farm machinery on the college’s learning farm. Students will learn how to properly operate tractors and implements typically used in the spring planting season. Topics will cover tractor operations, planting operations, spraying operations and all areas will emphasize proper management and maintenance.



  
  • AGA 334 - Forage Production


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    The practical production practices of pastures, other forages, and silage production and storage.



  
  • AGA 378 - Sustainable Pest Management


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Examines the health of soil and crops as well as insect cycling in pest management and weed control. Environmentally sound control options will be covered for common pest problems.



  
  • AGA 450 - Issues in Sustainable Agriculture


    STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Provides an understanding of the major components of sustainable agriculture; environment, community and economic sustainability. It provides a history and current status of sustainable practices and their potential as a viable form of agriculture.



  
  • AGA 455 - Organic Crop Production


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Covers techniques and value of organic crop production. Critical components of the certification process are examined.



  
  • AGA 460 - Production Problem Solving


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Typical farming problems are examined and problem solving techniques offered. Common production problems are identified, examined and available resources are recognized. Case studies are examined.



  
  • AGA 470 - Safety in the Food Systems


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Overview of food safety laws and practices regarding food production, handling, storage, and sales.



  
  • AGA 917 - Experimental Course


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    New courses as student interests demand.




Agriculture - Farm Mgt

  
  • AGB 212 - Agriculture Law and Taxation


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Agriculture Law and Taxation covers local, state, and federal laws and regulations including property transfers, easements, liens, and other legal responsibilities. Included also are the studies of personal and business income tax preparation and ways to use this information in the decision-making process.



  
  • AGB 225 - Farmstead Planning and Technology


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Examines the maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings on the farm. Hands-on use of equipment is required. A plan for initiating and maintaining a farmstead is developed.



  
  • AGB 235 - Introduction to Agriculture Markets


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Basic concepts and economics principles related to markets for agricultural inputs and products. Overview of current marketing problems faced by farms and agribusinesses, farm and retail price behavior, structure of markets, food marketing channels, food quality and food safety, and the role of agriculture in the general economy. The implications of consumer preferences at the farm level. Introduction to hedging, futures, and other risk management tools.



  
  • AGB 330 - Farm Business Management


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Business and economic principles applied to decision making and problem solving in the management of a farm business. Cash flow, partial, enterprise, and whole farm budgeting. Information systems for farm accounting, analysis, and control. Obtaining and managing land, capital, and labor resources. Alternatives for farm business organization and risk management.



  
  • AGB 331 - Entrepreneurship in Agriculture


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Using projects, the student gains an understanding of the requirements of establishing a small agricultural business. Focus on organization, operation, location, layout, financing, pricing, marketing, entrepreneurship, and planning.



  
  • AGB 334 - Applied Systems Thinking


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Farm systems are examined as whole integrated systems. Resources that aid in the whole farm planning process, including record-keeping and business management, are examined.



  
  • AGB 336 - Agricultural Selling


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Principles of selling with application to agricultural and food related businesses. Attitudes, value systems, and behavioral patterns that relate to agricultural sales. Marketing, selling strategies, preparing for sales calls, making sales presentations, handling objections, and closing sales. Analysis of the buying or purchasing process. Evaluation of the agri-selling profession.



  
  • AGB 437 - Commodity Marketing


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Marketing alternatives utilized in reducing price risk in the marketing of agricultural production. Primary interests are hedging, options, and utilizing basis in setting the net price for the producer.



  
  • AGB 933 - Practicum/Apprenticeship


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    Offers practical knowledge in the student’s own area of interest. May involve field work or apprenticeship with working farm or local business. A presentation of experience gained is required.




Agriculture - Comprehensive

  
  • AGC 102 - Computers in Agriculture


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Provides student awareness of word processing, database operations, spreadsheet design and operation, plus mail merge for letters, labels, and envelopes. Emphasis on agricultural applications and cross-discipline project coordination.



  
  • AGC 103 - Ag Computers


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed for students seeking an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Agriculture or for students transferring on to a four-year institution pursing a degree in agriculture. Students will be involved in techniques that make the personal computer a more productive tool in agriculture. Students will also have the opportunity to see how computers enable better management decision-making and improved economic efficiency of agricultural operations. Major topic area of instruction is the Microsoft Office 2000 package.



  
  • AGC 216 - Career Seminar


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Covers career awareness and career orientation including job-seeking skills and job-keeping skills, making a successful transition from employee to employer, working effectively with people at all levels, and leadership development.



  
  • AGC 240 - Global Agriculture


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Overview of global relationships in agriculture and natural resources that affect Iowa, the United States, and the world. Emphasis on gaining perspectives of the social, technological, economic, environmental, and political issues impacting the world food system.



  
  • AGC 907 - Co-op Field Experience


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    Practical experience through work in modern production of agribusiness. Work arranged with employer is contracted with specific goals and objectives for education.



  
  • AGC 917 - Experimental Course


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    New courses as student interests demand.



  
  • AGC 929 - Individual Projects


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    Intensive, independent study on a problem or topic in agriculture chosen by the student.




Agriculture - Equine

  
  • AGE 115 - Light Horse Management


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    A study of the many aspects of the horse industry. Evolution and development of the species and different breeds, digestive system, skeletal system, circulatory system, respiratory system, and muscular system of the horse.



  
  • AGE 121 - Horse Evaluation


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Evaluation of the common breeds of pleasure horses, breed standards, and recognition of conformation strengths and weaknesses. Methods of delivering oral reasons and written reasons when judging classes of horses. Students’ will learn introductory skills in judging Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, English Equitation, Hunter Hack, Trail, Horsemanship, Reining, Western Riding, Roping, Halter, and other disciplines.



  
  • AGE 122 - Horse Evaluation II


    Prerequisites:
     AGE 121 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    In this course, students will be able to recognize advanced conformational strengths and weaknesses in different horses. Students will learn more advanced concepts of how to judge over ten different classes in equine competition. Students will judge classes of horses giving written or oral reasons based on their placing. Students will compete at collegiate horse judging competitions as a team member on the Ellsworth Horse Judging Team.



  
  • AGE 140 - Introduction to Equine Riding


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to help prepare students for AGE145, Fundamentals of Riding. Students will demonstrate riding skills enabling them to be able to control a horse, at a walk, trot and canter in English, Western and Bareback Seats without assistance. Students must also demonstrate the ability to complete both English Equitation and Western Horsemanship patterns upon completion of this course.



  
  • AGE 145 - Fundamentals of Riding


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 140  or instructor’s approval
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Introduction to the principles of horsemanship, both English and Western styles and the rider’s role in attaining horse control and movement. Students will work to develop proper riding skills and develop a firm foundation in the beginning stages of horsemanship. Main goals for the rider are to achieve a balanced seat and confidence while riding and handling a horse.



  
  • AGE 151 - Equitation II


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 175 , a grade of C- or better in AGE 214 , and instructor’s approval
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Utilize performance objectives from Fundamentals of Riding and Equitation I. Improve riding skills in both Western and English disciplines emphasizing proper equitation as it applies to both showing and training situations. Learn how to use various aids to achieve desired results in riding and training. Apply rider skills which will help control specific body parts of the horse incorporating basic flexing and lateral maneuvers. Develop techniques to improve horse behavioral problems while under saddle.



  
  • AGE 160 - Instructing Horsemanship


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 145  and AGE 175  or instructor’s approval
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Training in giving riding instruction to others. The students will assist and observe the instructor and then design a lesson plan in order to instruct an actual class session.



  
  • AGE 165 - Horse Husbandry


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Emphasis on the practical skills needed to work with horses day to day. Students are assigned horses to care for and are taught basic first aid, diseases, leg wrapping, clipping and mane care.



  
  • AGE 175 - Equitation I


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 145  and AGE 214   and student must score 70% or better on the Fundamentals of Riding Proficiency Test
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Review and demonstrate performance objectives from AGE 145 . Students will refine their riding skills in both Western and English styles. Emphasis will be placed on basic riding in the following disciplines: Jumping, Dressage, and English Equitation along with Western Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Reining, Trail, and Western Riding.



  
  • AGE 200 - Stable Management


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Record systems, management calendars, breeding schedules, feeding regimens, parasite control, vaccinations, stable design, and the legalities of stable management.



  
  • AGE 204 - Equine Anatomy and Physiology


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 115 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Study the nine main anatomical systems of the horse. The anatomy and physiology of the horse will be studied at the cellular, organ, and anatomical system levels, along with the interrelationships between them. This course will focus on the location of the anatomical structures and how they carry out their normal processes.



  
  • AGE 207 - Introduction to Veterinary Tech.


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Learn and demonstrate basic clinical procedures including restraint and handling of animals, history taking and physical examination, diagnostic sampling and treatment techniques, and wound healing and management. Learn basic clinical sciences including clinical pathology and parasitology, and basic patient management such as preventative health programs and neonatal care. Learn common medical and surgical nursing procedures for large and small animals, as well as basic pharmacology and pharmacy.



  
  • AGE 208 - Breeding Management


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Different types of breeding techniques analyzed in class and on-site. Both mare and stallion reproductive systems included, along with care and maintenance of horses on a breeding farm.



  
  • AGE 214 - Horse Operation Management


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Students will learn the day to day operations and management of an equine facility. Demonstrations and directions will be given on feeding, cleaning, horse care, records, and maintenance of the facility. Each student will demonstrate their abilities daily, by putting into practice the operations taught.



  
  • AGE 215 - Equine Reproduction Techniques


    Prerequisites:
    AGE 208  or instructor’s approval
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    This practical course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the field of equine reproduction. The reproductive management of stallions, broodmares, foaling mares and neonatal foals will be covered. Reproductive physiology of the stallion and mare will be studied. Advanced techniques used in equine reproduction such as artificial insemination with cooled semen, ultrasound, and manipulation of the mare’s estrous cycle will also be performed.



  
  • AGE 220 - Young Horse Care and Handling


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 175  and AGE 214  or instructor’s approval
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Provides the skills necessary to start a weanling in its training, including handling, grooming, training, and showmanship methods. All students participate in a showmanship class at the end of the course.



  
  • AGE 225 - Young Horse Training I


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGA 220 , grade of C- or better at midterm for AGE 145  and AGE 214 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Learn to safely start a yearling utilizing lunging, ground driving, and showmanship techniques prior to actual mounting and riding. The yearling will become accustomed to being handled, groomed, clipped, and led into a trailer.



  
  • AGE 226 - Young Horse Training II


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 145 , AGE 214  and AGB 225  and instructor’s approval
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Learn to safely green break a young horse, utilizing all the ground training skills and adding to them the actual mounting and riding at the walk, trot, and lope. Horse will become controlled at the different gaits and respond to directional cues.



  
  • AGE 227 - Young Horse Training III


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 226 , grade of C- or better at midterm for AGE 175  and AGE 214 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    The student will green break a horse utilizing handling, grooming, and training methods learned in previous courses. The student will teach the horse beginning elements of self-carriage and the horse will be started over basic trail obstacles.



  
  • AGE 228 - Equine Training Theory I


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    This course will explore the theory behind training horses. Students will theorize how to apply principles of psychology to horse training. Students in this course will look at the training theories needed in order to ride and train horses correctly when faced with complex tasks.



  
  • AGE 235 - Advanced Horse Training I


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 175 , AGE 214 , and AGE 227 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    This course concentrates on training a green horse and advancing the horse’s skills. Students will have the horse review previous course objectives. In addition they will learn to teach more advanced maneuvers, as well as adding more difficult trail work and begin pattern work.



  
  • AGE 236 - Advanced Horse Training II


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better at midterm for AGE 214  and grade of C- or better in AGE 235 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Students in this course will advance the maneuvers learned in AGE 235 . They will learn to safely and effectively apply more technical training techniques to produce a finer tuned horse.



  
  • AGE 237 - Advanced Horse Training III


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 214  and AGE 236 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    This final training class will continue to work on more advanced training techniques. These techniques will prepare the horse to go on in any direction for finishing in a wide variety of disciplines.



  
  • AGE 245 - Equine Driving Skills & Technology


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Students will learn the basics of driving. They will practice driving many different horses, and learn the many styles of driving. In addition, students will learn the equipment used for each style of driving covered.



  
  • AGE 260 - Introduction to Farrier Science


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Introduces hoof and leg care with demonstrations of proper trimming and fitting.



  
  • AGE 272 - Intercollegiate Horse Show Assoc.


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    The IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) course promotes horse show competition for riders of all skill levels, who compete individually and/or as teams at regional, zone, and national levels.



  
  • AGE 907 - Co-op Field Experience


    Prerequisites:
    Grade of C- or better in AGE 945  and instructor’s approval
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    On-the-job training at a working horse operation, under qualified supervision.



  
  • AGE 917 - Experimental Course


    Prerequisites:
    Instructor’s approval
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    New courses as student interests demand.



  
  • AGE 929 - Individual Projects


    Prerequisites:
    Instructor’s approval
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    Special topics as arranged with instructor.



  
  • AGE 945 - Seminar


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    Varied credit(s)

    Prepares students for an individual cooperative field experience, helps them prepare a resume and cover letter to find and secure employment or to pursue higher education in the equine field.




Agriculture - Horticulture

  
  • AGH 265 - Horticultural Crops


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Provides a basic understanding of the annual crops that can be produced in the Midwest. Common culture techniques, disease identification, and variety selection are among the topics covered.




Agriculture - Mechanics

  
  • AGM 110 - Ag Mach. Safety & Operation


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    This course will cover all facets of working safely in a service industry. Time will be spent learning proper safety protocols, communication, and how to properly operate service tools. Upon successful completion, students will receive a 10 Hour General Industry Certification card through the Occupational Safety & Health Organization (OSHA).



  
  • AGM 114 - Hydraulics I


    Prerequisites:
    AGM 110  
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    2 credit(s)

    Introduces the basic laws and theories of fluid power. Includes operation and testing of pumps, valves, cylinders and motors commonly found in vehicles and equipment.



  
  • AGM 121 - Machinery Repair & Maintenance


    Prerequisites:
    AGM 110 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    4 credit(s)

    This course will provide an in-depth knowledge and skill set to learn basic machinery repair processes and proper maintenance procedures. Emphasis will be on major types of agricultural equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and combines. Students will also learn what tools are needed and how to use them safely and properly.



  
  • AGM 202 - Agricultural Welding


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed for agricultural business, crop production, or livestock production students to gain basic principles of welding skills for the repair and modification of equipment and machinery. Students will study and practice basic welding principles involving shielded metal arc welding, oxyacetylene welding and tungsten inert gas or gas metal arc welding in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. Students will also study and practice basic metal cutting principles involving oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutting.



  
  • AGM 250 - Harvesting Ops & Service


    Prerequisites:
    AGM 110 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    This course provides an in-depth knowledge into proper operation and maintenance of agricultural harvesters such as self-propelled combines and forage harvesters.



  
  • AGM 251 - Tractor Ops & Servicing


    Prerequisites:
    AGM 110 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    This course provides an in-depth knowledge into proper operation and maintenance of agricultural tractors of all sizes.



  
  • AGM 252 - Planting Operations & Service


    Prerequisites:
    AGM 110 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    This course provides an in-depth knowledge into proper operation and maintenance of agricultural planters.



  
  • AGM 253 - Application Ops & Servicing


    Prerequisites:
    AGM 110 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    This course provides an in-depth knowledge into proper operation and maintenance of agricultural application equipment such as self-propelled and pull-type sprayers, and fertilizer applicators.



  
  • AGM 254 - Forage Operations & Service


    Prerequisites:
    AGM 110 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    This course provides an in-depth knowledge into proper operation and maintenance of agricultural hay & forage equipment such as self-propelled conditioners, round balers, and square balers.



  
  • AGM 260 - Service Truck Operations


    Prerequisites:
    AGM 110 
    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    1 credit(s)

    Provides an in-depth and hands-on knowledge on how to properly operate and maintain a service truck. Topics will include: crane operations, organizing tools and equipment, proper location and staging while on site, maintenance, and proper parts inventory.



  
  • AGM 261 - Basic Problem Solving Skills


    CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
    3 credit(s)

    Introduces the basic components of problem solving, case management, written documentation, and the coordination of services for a customer. Students develop assessment, testing and solving, record keeping skills, and learn how to develop solutions to solve a problem.



 

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