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Animal Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Animal Technology will be able to:

  • Effectively apply multiple-specie animal husbandry skills and concepts within the livestock industry. 

  • Effectively research issues related to nutrition, management, marketing, health and reproduction. 

  • Interact with professionals unique to the industry using appropriate vocabulary. 

  • Apply business principles and accounting skills for successful money management and record-keeping.


See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Computation

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

Communication

WR 121English Composition

3

Human Relations

Human Relations Course

3

See the AAS degree requirements section for a list of courses approved to satisfy the Human Relations requirement.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses

AG 111Computers in Agriculture

3
ANS 121Animal Science

4
ANS 207Careers in Animal Agriculture

1
ANS 210Feeds and Feed Processing

4
ANS 211Applied Animal Nutrition

3
ANS 231Livestock Evaluation

3
ANS 278Genetic Improvement: Livestock

3
AREC 211Management in Agriculture

4
AREC 221Marketing in Agriculture

3
AT 156Livestock Disease & Parasites

3
BI 101General Biology

4
BI 102General Biology

4
CSS 205Soils: Sustainable Ecosystems

4
CSS 210Forage Crops

3
CSS 215Soil Nutrients and Plant Fertilization

3
HE 252First Aid

3
Communication

3
Electives or Approved CWE

13


Communication requirement: Select from courses with the COMM prefix.

Approved Electives: Select from courses with the ANS, AG, AREC, CSS prefix.

Select three courses from the following:

ANS 215Beef/Dairy Industries

4
ANS 216AApplied Sheep Production

4
ANS 216BApplied Swine Production

4
ANS 220Introductory Horse Science

4
ANS 227Artificial Insemination

4

Total Credit Hours: 90