Students explore the enduring bond between the horse and man and the effect of that bond on civilization by considering: How has the horse and man's use of the horse shaped civilization and contributed to societal change? How has the progress of civilization and societal change affected the horse and its role in society? What does our use of the horse say about us as individuals and as a society? Cannot receive credit if credit received for ANSC 444B.

To explore all aspects of human-animal interaction and welfare, emphasizing social, ethical, biological, historical and economic aspects of animal care and use.

This course introduces students to the core concepts, methods, and research of contemporary cultural anthropology, as well as to the ways in which the discipline is relevant to their daily lives. Students will learn how anthropology approaches the study of culture, language and communication, family and kinship, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, economic relationships, political systems, religion, social change and globalization. Ethnographic material from both the U.S. and cross-culturally, as well as a series of hands-on, experiential and interactive activities, will demonstrate anthropological concepts and questions.

This course engages participants in the career development and life planning process. The course may help students explore and apply to their own life situations knowledge of adult and career development and the skills and methods of career planning. Students may define and articulate the elements important to personal career satisfaction and develop strategies to achieve it. The course may include self- assessments, researching career information, decision-making, goal setting, and job search strategies. NOTE: Students in the A.S. Business and B.S. Business Management programs should take APST 405 and CMPL 402 together.