Equine Behaviour

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Please Note

Next Offering begins this May 2013
Semester: Winter 2013
 Start Date: January 07, 2013
End Date: March 31, 2013

Outcome

Credit Towards a Diploma

Credit Towards:

Location

Online

Program Website

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Type

Continuing Education

Scheduling

12 Weeks
There are no set times you must be online each week. It is recommended you visit the course site at least 3 times a week.

Tuition Fees

$549.00 Regular Tuition Fee

Sponsors

Department: Equine Guelph; Centre for Open Learning and Educational Support

Instructors

Dr. Sid Gustafson

Description

Enhance the welfare of horses in your care by learning the language of horses. Equine Behaviour encourages you to understand a horses behaviour through the eyes of the horse, adapting the horses environment and handling through investigating horse percpetion and learning. Examining equine behaviour research and practice are part of this course desgined to improve the health and welfare of horses in your care.


This course is entirely online, so travel to the University of Guelph is NOT required.

NOTE: This course is an elective course in the Equine Science Certificate program, and a core course in the Diploma in Equine Studies program.
For details about these programs, please see the program websites.

Designed For

horse owners, trainers, grooms, breeders, stable employees, veterinary technicians, industry representatives, coaches and individuals with an interest in horses.

Assessment Method

  • Participation in the online discussion forums.
  • Online quizzes
  • Papers submitted via the course website.
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    Course Topics

  • Introduction to Behaviour
  • Perception
  • Behaviour and the Brain
  • Learning
  • Social & Play, Communication
  • Body Care
  • Ingestive and Eliminative Behaviours
  • Reproductive Behaviour
  • Stereotypies
  • Locomotion
  • Training
  • Handling and Transporting
  • Welfare

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    Course Prerequisites

    Participants must have Grade 12 (or equivalent); or be at least 18 years of age.

    Materials

    Required Materials Provided:

    • Course materials.

    Required Materials Not Provided:

    Textbooks

    Equine Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians and Equine Scientists (Confirmed)
    Edition: Second Edition
     Author(s): Paul McGreevy BVSc PhD (Editor)
     Published by: Saunders Ltd. in 2012
    ISBN-10: 0702043370 ISBN-13: 978-0702043376

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    For more information, Contact Info Line :
    Phone: 519 824-4120 ext. 55000
    Email: info@coles.uoguelph.ca

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    These course details are based on information provided to date by the associated academic department or the course instructor. Course specific information remains subject to change until the actual date of course commencement. In the event of a discrepancy between the course information provided here and on the course website, the course website will be taken as official.