12/26/2024 9:55:21 AM	ANHLT 130 Course Outline as of Fall 2004	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ANHLT 130	Title:  CANINE BASICS
Full Title:  Canine Basics
Last Reviewed:4/19/2004

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		6 max.	Lecture Scheduled	18.00
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	0		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	18.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  36.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 54.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  AG 113

Catalog Description:

Origin, characteristics, adaptation, and contributions of canines in our society. Survey of breeding practices today and resulting impact in canines. Temperament and certain behaviors of breeds that influence the fundamental training of companion dogs. Comparative evaluation based on appearance, type, and pedigree.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Origin, characteristics, adaptation, and contributions of canines in our society.  Survey of breeding practices today and resulting impact in canines.  Temperament and certain behaviors of breeds that influence the fundamental training of companion dogs.  Comparative evaluation based on appearance, type, and pedigree.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The student will:

1.  Identify basic breed types based on appearance.

2.  List some of society's uses of canines, past and present.

3.  Identify common breeds of dogs and associated group characteristics.

4.  Discuss financial and emotional impact of canines on society.

5.  List similarities individual breeds display that can

   affect behaviors associated with that group of dogs.

6.  Demonstrate knowledge of dog temperaments based on body language.

7.  Discuss fundamental training techniques.

8.  Identify some effects breeding practices have on the

   overall health on individual/breed of dogs.

9.  List basic mating procedures and their effect on individual health.

Topics and Scope

1.  Breed conformation

   a.  Identification

   b.  Form and functional use

2.  Role of canines in society

   a.  Original and modern day uses of dogs

   b.  Affects that breeding practices have on today's dog population

   c.  Basic health requirements and some common problems

3.  Common behaviors/problems

   a.  Identify behaviors characteristic to breed groups

   b.  Body language of dog and resulting behavior

   c.  How breeding practices can affect usability and training ease

4.  Groups and breeds

   a.  List group names and breeds associated with each group

   b.  Behavior and characteristics common to breeds in a group

   c.  Common health problems associated with certain breeds

   d.  Reproduction and health issues

5.  Emotional impact on society

   a.  Laws for the dog owner

   b.  Financial impact of the canine on the household

Assignments:

1.  Students will read industry handouts, approximately ten to fifteen

   pages per week.

2.  Students will research a particular breed of dog in order to make a

   class presentation.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 25%
Conformation evaluation and pedigree analyzation
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 35 - 50%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 55%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Industry handouts will be used in lieu of a textbook.

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