Animal Science
LBCC offers lower-division transfer courses that a potential transfer student in Animal Science needs. These courses provide the proper background for those who wish to pursue a higher degree at a four-year institution. Valuable practical instruction assists students in meeting their objectives.
The Associate of Science degrees with emphases in Animal Science and Equine Science are lower-division transfer programs designed to assist students planning to transfer to Oregon State University or another four-year school with an Animal Science or Equine Science Degree Program. Students completing the degree requirements will be prepared to enroll in upper-division coursework. It is important that you identify the program requirements of the institution that you plan on transferring to and focus on those classes at LBCC. You may want to consult with two advisors; one at LBCC and a second at the school you intent to transfer to. This will ensure you will be taking the courses that will satisfy the lower-division program requirements at that university.
Program Requirements
This program is designed to be completed in two years; this assumes that the entering student has placed at or above the following levels on the Computerized Placement Test: WR 121 English Composition and MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra. It is advisable to take the test as early as possible. If developmental coursework is required, it may take longer than two years to complete the program.
Students in this program will progress more quickly if they have a firm background in life sciences, physical sciences and math. Program completion requires math, chemistry and biology as well as courses in baccalaureate core perspectives. Note: College Chemistry is different than General Chemisty. Oregon State University (OSU) accepts College Chemistry, however, if transferring to a school other than OSU please consult with an advisor for appropriate chemistry requirement.
A cross-section of lower-division agriculture electives are available, providing practical instructional experiences in animal science, economics and crop production. The electives within the Associate of Science with an emphasis in Animal Science are intended to assist students in completing specific Animal Science Option areas at Oregon State University. Students should select electives only after consulting with an advisor.
Facilities
Classes are conducted in modern classrooms and laboratories that have microcomputers, microscopes and other lab equipment for student use. Emphasis is placed on “hands on” experience, and many classes utilize the local livestock producers for in-the-field laboratory exercises.