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

ENG 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

OR

ENG 101LComposition with Support Lab

3

ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 132Applied MathematicsThis course may be offered online

3

OR

MAT 132LApplied Mathematics with Support Lab

3

or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

COM 102Essentials of CommunicationSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

PSY 101Introduction to PsychologySUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer EssentialsThis course may be offered online

3

OR

CIS 120Introduction to Information SystemsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

CORE CURRICULUM 39 CREDITS

AGR 102Introduction to Agriculture

3

AGR 105Range Management

3

AGR 109Introduction to Agriculture Laboratory

1

AGR 208Animal ScienceThis course has laboratory or studio feesThis course may be offered online

3

AGR 214Soil ScienceThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

AGR 230Feeds and FeedingThis course may be offered online

3

AGR 235Introduction to Entomology

4

AGR 237Equine Science and ManagementThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

OR

AGR 201Artificial Insemination of Domestic Livestock

4

AGR 243Livestock Production and ManagementThis course may be offered online

3

AGR 255Agriculture and the EnvironmentThis course may be offered online

3

BIO 181General Biology I (for majors)SUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio feesThis course may be offered online

4

CHM 130Fundamental ChemistrySUN courseThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE)

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60-61 CREDITS