A continuation of STOCKSCH 131. Topics include equine health, personnel management, time management, client communication, liability, contracts, and insurance information required for successful barn operation.

Continuation of STOCKSCH 252. The focus will be on improvements and efficiency of the operation, weekly evaluation of strengths and weaknesses, client feedback, and marketing of the business for the following academic year. Students will present a positive financial statement at the end of the semester.

Tropical regions of the world, their environment and classification; influence of climate, population, and socio-economic conditions on agriculture; major crops and cropping systems of sub-humid tropics; introduction to dry land agriculture; importance of rainfall and irrigation on productivity; green revolution; desertification; present and future research needs of region, and state of agricultural technology.

This three-credit course includes in-class lectures, field trips, design studio and a hands-on field component, to offer students a deepened practice in permaculture design process and techniques. The course culminates with students completing their own permaculture design for a site in the pioneer valley.

Introduction to riding theory and the training scale for basic and advanced training of horse and rider in various disciplines.

This course is designed to prepare individuals for her/his first teaching assignment. The course will identify the characteristics of an effective teacher, as well as provide some of the tools required by first-year teachers to be successful. These include techniques for establishing effective classroom routines and procedures, student instruction and assessment, and for maintaining a positive classroom/shop climate that conveys high expectations.

Pre-professional work experience related to some area of the equine, food crops, and green industries.

Upper-level independent work project with a faculty member related to some area of equine management.

Upper-level project for students who have completed intro courses in biology/botany, soils and/or entomology.

Sophomore-level independent work related to some area of equine management.