Animal Science

The Animal Science Program is designed for students whose major interest is in working with red meat farm food animals. Students work on the college's farm, combining practical experience with technical knowledge in the beef cattle, sheep, and swine units. Most Animal Science majors return to livestock operations or seek employment as vocational agriculture teachers, animal nutritionists, animal health technicians, meat inspectors or plant managers, and in sales and services.
Certificate:
30 Units in courses listed below with a minimum of a "C" grade in all courses.
A.S. Degree:
Certificate courses with a minimum "C" grade plus General Education and graduation requirements for a total of 60 units.
Course Numbers
Core Courses
Units
AG MGT 108a-b
Introduction to Agriculture Computer Applications
3
AG SCI 1
Introduction to Animal Science
3
AN SCI 103
Animal Nutrition
3
AN SCI 110
Swine Production
3
AN SCI 111
Beef Cattle Production
3
AN SCI 112
Sheep Production
3
WRK EXP 193
 Occupational Cooperative Education/Internship (1st semester)
3
Minimum Core Course Units:
  
21
Course Numbers
Support Courses
(Select 9 additional units from this list to complete the total units required)
Units
AG 200
 Orientation to Agriculture
3
AG 201
 Agricultural Mathematics
3
AG MGT 1
 Introduction to Agriculture Economics
3
AN SCI 104
 Animal Diseases and Sanitation
3
AN SCI 105
 Livestock Marketing
1
AN SCI 107
 Introduction to Meat Science
3
AN SCI 109
 Basic Principles of Veterinarian
3
AN SCI 271
 The Animal Science Industry
3
PLNT SCI 1
Introduction to Plant Science
3
AG --
 Other Approved Agriculture Classes With Approval of Department (1-4)
3
Minimum Support Course Units:
  
9
Total Minimum Units Required:
  
30