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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 221ZPrinciples of Biology: Cells

5
CH 121College Chemistry I

5
or
CH 221ZGeneral Chemistry I

4
and
CH 227ZGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory

1
EC 201ZPrinciples of Microeconomics

4
MTH 111ZPrecalculus I: Functions

4
WR 121ZComposition I

4
WR 227ZTechnical Writing

4
Arts and Humanities - General

3
Arts and Humanities - Global

3
Communication, Media, and Society

3
Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations

3
Total Credit Hours:38

BI 221Z, CH 121 or CH 221Z and CH 227Z: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

EC 201Z and WR 227Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Program 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 222ZPrinciples of Biology: Organisms

5
BI 223ZPrinciples of Biology: Ecology and Evolution

5
CH 122College Chemistry II

5
or
CH 222ZGeneral Chemistry II

4
and
CH 228ZGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory

1
CH 123College Chemistry III

5
or
CH 223ZGeneral Chemistry III

4
and
CH 229ZGeneral Chemistry III Laboratory

1
Approved Electives

7
Total Credit Hours:52

Approved Electives: ANS, AREC, or CSS prefix courses not listed as program requirements; or AT 163, AT 164, AT 227A, AT 227B, or MTH 112Z. Other elective courses may be approved by program faculty advisors.

Total Credit Hours: 90