Catalog_2017_2018_3-7

87 Associate Degree and Certificate Programs 2017-2018 Catalog Animal Science - Art • Demonstrate basic animal management skills in regard to behavior, parturition, identification, nutrition, reproduction and health for common livestock species. • Evaluate animal conformation and performance data in accordance with industry standards and make selection decisions, based on given scenarios, for various livestock species. Required Courses ......................................................... 19 AGBS 4 Computer Applications in Agriculture ........................... 3 AS 1 Introduction to Animal Science ................................. 3 AS 5 Animal Nutrition ................. 3 PLS 1 Introduction to Plant Science ................................. 3 PLS 1L Introduction to Plant Science Laboratory . .... 1 PLS 2 Soils...................................... 3 PLS 2L Soils Laboratory ................... 1 AGBS 19V Cooperative Work Experience, Agriculture ....... 2 Select one course ............................................................ 3 MAG 40 Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics ............................ 3 PLS 11 Machinery Technology ........ 3 Select two courses ........................................................... 6 AG 4 Farm Management .............. 3 AGBS 1 Introduction to Agriculture Business ............................... 3 AGBS 2 Agricultural Economics ....... 3 AGBS 3 Agriculture Accounting ....... 3 AGBS 5 Ag Sales and Communications.................. 3 Select two courses ........................................................... 6 AS 2 Beef Production ................... 3 AS 3 Small Ruminant Production ........................... 3 AS 4 Swine Production ................. 3 AS 21 Equine Science ..................... 3 Select one course ............................................................ 3 AS 6 Livestock Selection and Evaluation ............................ 3 AS 10 Meat Evaluation and Processing ............................ 3 Select one course ............................................................ 2 AS 24 Equitation ............................ 2 AS 40 Livestock Exhibition and Marketing...................... 2 Total Units 39 Advisor(s): Lopes, Molyneux EQUINE (MAJOR #R.1054.CA ) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT This program emphasizes development of the basic skills required for students seeking entry-level employment in the equine industry. Emphasis will be placed on animal behavior & handling, safety, feeding, breeding, environmental management, marketing, health maintenance and common veterinary procedures. Students who complete this program may gain employment as an assistant trainer, show groom, breeding assistant, equine supervisor, or barn manager. Courses may also be applied toward other certificate of achievement and/or associate of science degree programs in animal science. AS 21 Equine Science ................................ 3 AS 22 Equine Reproduction ...................... 3 AS 24 Equitation ....................................... 2 AS 25 Basic Equine Handling ................... 1 AS 26 Western Riding & Horsemanship . . 2 AS 27 Introduction to Horse Training ...... 1 Total Units 12 ART Program Learning Outcomes: • Apply knowledge of the elements and principles of design to the description and/or production of artwork. • Communicate effectively in one or more of the following ways: verbally, written and visually with emphasis on concepts of content and form. • Understand the impact of the visual arts in a personal, cultural and global context. • Apply knowledge of techniques and media through production and description of artwork. • Evaluate and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of an artwork’s effectiveness to visually communicate. • Solve visual problems through the artistic process. ART: THREE-DIMENSIONAL (MAJOR #R.520B.AA ) ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE   AA Art Degree is designed to give students basic skills in 2D or 3D composition, an introductory level knowledge of art history and computer digital art familiarity. The primary focus is to prepare students for transfer into four-year art programs. Students completing the computer art program will be prepared for certain entry-level positions in the computer digital field.