The University of Arizona

Race Track Industry Program

 

Syllabus

Animal Sciences 142 | An Introduction to the Animal Racing Industry

Instructor: Wendy Davis

Optional Reading Material

Reading assignments will be drawn from the RTIP 142 Resource Book that is found in its entirety on this site. You may want to aquire the following as they are excellent additional resources for the novice. The books can be purchased through Amazon.com and well as other local and online booksellers. 

Speakers

Additional perspectives and information is provided by lectures presented by guest speakers who have been invited to address the students at the University of Arizona.  Excerpts of these presentations will be integrated into the lecture portion of the appropriate modules.

Assignments

Various worksheets and exercises are provided throughout the course. These activities are not submitted to the instructor for points but instead serve as "self-quizzes," providing you the opportunity to test yur understanding of the material presented. Answer sheets are provided for you to check your work.

Points will be earned on 3 quizzes shceduled during the semester and a cumulative final exam. Quiz dates may be found in the syllabus.


Possible Points:
  • 3 Quizzes (50 pts. each) = 150 points
  • Final Exam (100 pts.) = 100 points
  • Total Points Available = 250 points

Grades:
  • A = 250-225 points
  • B = 224-200 points
  • C = 199-175 points
  • D = 174-150 points
  • F = 149 points or less

Students are encouraged to share intellectual views and discuss freely the principles and applications of the course materials. However, graded exercises must be executed independently, except as noted by the instructor. This course operates under the UA Code of Academic Integrity as described in the UA General Catalog.

Modules

Click "Modules" on the link under "Course Work" on the right navigation bar.

Course Withdrawal

You may withdraw from the course at any time. To be eligible for a partial refund, the Correspondence Office must be notified within five days of the registation date and can only be done when no work has been submitted to the instructor.

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