Animal Science
Associate of Applied Science Degree
You can earn an associate of applied science degree in animal science.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of 69-70 Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core |
47 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1005 | Precision Agriculture Systems | 3 |
| AGRI 1010 | Animal Science | 3 |
| AGRI 1030 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AGRI 1040 | Introduction to Soil Science Lab | 1 |
| AGRI 1105 | Issues in Agriculture I | 1 |
| AGRI 1131 | Plant Science | 3 |
| AGRI 1132 | Plant Science Lab | 1 |
| AGRI 1230 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| AGRI 1290 | International Agriculture and Agribusiness | 3 |
| AGRI 1310 | Agricultural Marketing System | 3 |
| AGRI 1320 | Animal Reproduction Physiology | 3 |
| AGRI 1340 | Animal Science Lab | 1 |
| AGRI 1400 | Farm and Environmental Safety | 2 |
| AGRI 2015 | Farm and Ranch Management | 4 |
| AGRI 2210 | Animal Health | 3 |
| AGRI 2290 | Agricultural Commodities Marketing | 3 |
| AGRI 2400 | Forage, Pasture and Grassland Production | 3 |
| AGRI 2410 | Forage, Pasture and Grassland Production Lab | 1 |
| AGRI 2830 | Advanced Animal Nutrition | 2 |
| AGRI 2890 | Agriculture Capstone Experience | 1 |
Core Option Courses
Agriculture ISelect a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following. AGRI 1115 is a pre-requisite to AGRI 2115 and must be taken in proceeding semester. |
3-4 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1115 | Issues in Agriculture II | 1 |
| AGRI 1300 | Cooperative Internship I | 3 |
| AGRI 2040 | Livestock Production | 3 |
| AGRI 2115 | Global Opportunities in Agriculture | 3 |
Agriculture IISelect two from the following |
4 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 2260 | Beef Feedlot Production Management | 2 |
| AGRI 2285 | Swine Production Management | 2 |
| AGRI 2810 | Horsemanship and Horse Care | 2 |
| AGRI 2840 | Cow Calf Production Management | 2 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1420 | Interpersonal Skills | 3 |
Combination of Oral and Written Communication |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1050 | Workplace Communication | 3 |
Mathematics |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MATH 1020 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
Science or Technologyselect from list or any other Natural Science course |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1500 | Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture | 3 |
Social Science |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1410 | Introduction to the Economics of Agriculture | 3 |