Animal Science - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - AGRA)
The Animal Science Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for a career in the agricultural profession or for transfer to a university Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. It focuses on the science of livestock production and management.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Identify and conceptualize all aspects of animal science including the economic, environmental, and global impact on animal production programs.
- Implement sound range management practices and describe the importance of animal nutrition, genetics, and reproductive physiology to ensure sustainable animal production.
- Develop appropriate animal feeding systems for agricultural and companion animals.
- Communicate in a professional manner using written and verbal language to apply language, math and technology for animal science.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-4 credits
MAT 132 | Applied Mathematics* | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
COM 102 | Essentials of Communication** | 3 |
PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology** | 3 |
Technology Literacy 3 credits
CIS 116 | Computer Essentials* | 3 |
| OR | |
CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 39 CREDITS
AGR 102 | Introduction to Agriculture | 3 |
AGR 105 | Range Management | 3 |
AGR 109 | Introduction to Agriculture Laboratory | 1 |
AGR 208 | Animal Science | 3 |
AGR 214 | Soil Science* | 4 |
AGR 230 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
AGR 235 | Introduction to Entomology | 4 |
AGR 237 | Equine Science and Management* | 4 |
| OR | |
AGR 201 | Artificial Insemination of Domestic Livestock | 4 |
AGR 243 | Livestock Production and Management | 3 |
AGR 255 | Agriculture and the Environment | 3 |
BIO 181 | General Biology I (for majors)*** | 4 |
CHM 130 | Fundamental Chemistry*** | 4 |
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE)
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-61 CREDITS