Dairy Science

The Dairy Science Program is designed for students who seek a certificate, degree or transfer program in the Dairy Science field. The coursework provides the fundamentals for job entry-level skills in dairy management as well as providing degree applicable units for the Associate in Science degree with a major in Dairy Science. Many Dairy Science courses transfer to four-year universities and are required lower division classes. The COS Dairy Science Certificate/Degree major provides a framework for students interested in the dairy industry.
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 (1st semester)
3
DAIRY 101
Elements of Dairy
3
DAIRY 102
Milk Production
3
DAIRY 103
Commercial Dairy Management
3
DAIRY 104
Breeding & Selection
3
DAIRY 108
Dairy Nutrition
3
DAIRY 200
 Dairy Mechanics
2
WRK EXP 193
 Occupational Cooperative Education/Internship (1st semester)
3
Minimum Core Course Units:
  
23
Course Numbers
Support Courses
(Select 7 additional units from this list to complete the total units required)
Units
AG MGT 108a-b
Introduction to Agriculture Computer Applications (2nd semester)
3
AG 201
 Agricultural Mathematics
3
AG 200
 Orientation to Agriculture
1
DAIRY 105a-d
 Dairy Judging (1-4)
4
DAIRY 106a
 Dairy Products Technology
3
DAIRY 271
 The Dairy Industry
3
PLNT SCI 104
 Forage Crops
3
AG --
 Other Approved Agriculture Classes With Approval of Department
1-4
Minimum Support Course Units:
  
7
Total Minimum Units Required:
  
30