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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 221Principles of Biology I

4
CH 122College Chemistry II

5
CH 123College Chemistry III

5
EC 201Introduction to Microeconomics

4
MTH 111ZPrecalculus I: Functions

4
PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3
WR 121ZComposition I

4
Communication

3
Cultural Diversity

3
Difference Power & Discrimination

3
Literature & the Arts

3
Western Culture

3
Writing/Composition

3
Total Credit Hours:44

CH 122 and CH 123: 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 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
BI 222Principles of Biology II

4
BI 223Principles of Biology III

4
CH 121College Chemistry

5
Electives

5
Total Credit Hours:46

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Total Credit Hours: 90