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Course code: BHN10376f15Semester: 2015/2016 winter
Name: Exploitation Of Horses
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 7
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 9 / 9 / 0
Lecturer: dr Ewa Walkowicz
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: W1 - training sporthorses W2 - training racehorses W3 - the principle of maintenance and transport of horses with the requirements welfare Skills: U1 - selection of suitable horses for different equestrian disciplines and different types of racing U2 - the safe transport of horses by various kinds of transport U3 - specific design solutions of stables, paddocks and pastures
Competences: Student - K1 - understands the importance of the "horse" industry for the country's economy K2 - can manage selection of the horses K3 - can organize training of horses of various purposes
Prerequisites: Horse breeding
Course content: Rating usable horses of different types and breeds, analysis of sport performance in a variety of equestrian disciplines, analysis of racing results, breeding selection programs, performance tests for mares and stallions, the organization of utility tests, horse welfare.
Recommended literature: Walkowicz E, Jodkowska E.: Hodowla i chów koni. Przewodnik do ćwiczeń, AR W-w 1997. Kaproń M.: Metody doskonalenia koni.Wyd. AR Lublin, 1999. Pruski W.: Hodowla koni. PWRiL Warszawa 2010, reprint. Programy hodowlane PZHK.
Assessment methods: Test of skill U1, U2 and U3 will be conducted during a practice on WTWK Partynice. The basis for the classification is feature of horses and evaluation of technical and transport facilities. Competencies K1, K2 and K3 will be verified with tests written, based on 10 questions. To pass required is to get 60% of correct answers. Attendance at school is compulsory; tolerated is only 1 unexcused absence. Absences (up to 3) are classified on the basis of a written development of missing classes. Knowledge W1 and W2 will be revised on the basis of the project, concerning the training and selection one of the chosen breeds (70 % of project to pass). Knowledge W3 will verify the written test, consisting of 5 open questions. To pass is required correct answer to three questions. The basis for passing class is positive grade of the exercises course.
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