Animal Science emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Animal Science will be able to:
- Effectively apply multiple species animal husbandry skills and concepts within the livestock industry and/or as a transfer student.
- Use skills acquired to gain employment in animal agriculture.
- Effectively research nutrition, management, marketing, health and reproduction issues.
- Communicate effectively (written and oral) using industry-specific vocabulary.
- Apply appropriate computational/accounting skills and utilize technology for successful money management and other record-keeping requirements.
Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
General Education Requirements
| BI 211 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| CH 121 | College Chemistry (OSU Course) | 5 |
| | or | |
| CH 122 | College Chemistry (OSU Course) | 5 |
| CH 221 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| | or | |
| CH 222 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| EC 201 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
| MTH 111 | College Algebra | 5 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| | Communication | 3 |
| | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| | Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| | Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| | Western Culture | 3 |
| | Writing/Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
CH 121, CH 122, CH 221, CH 222, MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
EC 201: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
CH 122 is offered only at OSU.
Program Requirements
| ANS 121 | Animal Science | 4 |
| ANS 207 | Careers in Animal Agriculture | 1 |
| ANS 210 | Feeds and Feed Processing | 4 |
| ANS 211 | Applied Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANS 231 | Livestock Evaluation | 3 |
| ANS 278 | Genetic Improvement: Livestock | 3 |
| AREC 211 | Management in Agriculture | 4 |
| AREC 221 | Marketing in Agriculture | 3 |
| BI 212 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BI 213 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| CH 123 | College Chemistry (OSU Course) | 5 |
| | or | |
| CH 223 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| | Select additional approved electives | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 47 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Total Credit Hours: 90