Animal Science emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Animal Science emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Effectively apply multiple species animal husbandry skills and concepts within the livestock industry.
- Research issues related to nutrition, management, marketing, health and reproduction.
- Interact with professionals within the industry using appropriate terminology.
- Apply business principles and accounting skills for successful money management and record-keeping.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Animal Science emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
| BI 221 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| CH 122 | College Chemistry II | 5 |
| CH 123 | College Chemistry III | 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 122, CH 123, 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.
Core Courses
| 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 222 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| BI 223 | Principles of Biology III | 4 |
| CH 121 | College 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