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2015-2016 Catalog
Animal Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE
Program Learning Outcomes:
• Identify the skills, education, and work experiences
needed to pursue his/her chosen career path.
• Maintain an up-to-date comprehensive career
portfolio to include a personal resume, cover
letter, application, skills inventory, employment
history, and copies of employment application and
interview correspondence (thank you letters, etc.).
• Apply effective oral and written communication skills to
the work environment.
• Exhibit a high level of work ethic and good time
management skills.
• Work in group settings to accomplish team goals.
• Apply commonly used computer programs to
the workplace.
• Utilize equipment and technology commonly utilized in
the livestock industry and related fields.
• Apply ethical animal husbandry practices and
industry-accepted quality assurance measures to
the responsible production, processing, and marketing
of livestock and animal products.
• 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.
ANIMAL SCIENCE
(MAJOR #
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE
This program provides a practical course of study emphasizing
a mix of hands-on application and academic skills training
required for successful employment in the field of animal
science. Students will gain knowledge about various aspects
of the livestock industry (such as genetics, reproduction,
nutrition, evaluation, health, marketing, and meat processing)
and be able to apply a variety of technical skills to the
responsible production, handling, and marketing of livestock
and the products derived from animals. This pathway is
designed for students seeking a two-year degree that will allow
them to acquire entry-level positions within the livestock
industry. Courses within this program of study may also
be applied toward other certificate and/or degree programs
within animal science.
Required Courses .......................................................... 19
AG 1 Computer Applications
in Agriculture............................. 3
AS 1 General Livestock Production.... 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
AG 19V Cooperative Work
Experience, Agriculture.............. 2
Select one course ............................................................... 3
AGNR 10 Construction Technology........... 3
PLS 11 Machinery Technology. ............. 3
Select two courses ............................................................. 6
AG 2 Agricultural Economics.............. 3
AG 3 Agriculture Accounting.............. 3
AG 4 Farm Management..................... 3
AG 5 Ag Sales and Communications... 3
AG 9 Introduction to Agriculture
Business...................................... 3
Select two courses ............................................................. 6
AS 2 Beef Production.......................... 3
AS 3 Sheep 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
AS24 Equitation...................................2
AS40 Fairs and Expositions..................2
Total Units 39
Advisor: Lopes