Applied Animal Science Technology Diploma D15280
The Applied Animal Science Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers in the production, processing, and distribution of livestock, swine, and poultry and their products according to scientific principles essential to efficient and profitable operation.
Students should learn skills necessary for the operation of efficient and profitable livestock, swine, and poultry enterprises. Coursework includes production practices, animal health, nutrition, reproduction, and management.
Applied Animal Science Technology prepares individuals to select, breed, care for, process, and market livestock and small farm animals. Potential coursework includes instruction in basic animal science, animal nutrition, and animal health as applied to various species and breeds; design and operation of housing, feeding, and processing facilities; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply. The diploma is creditable towards the AAS degree.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| | or | | | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ANS 110 | Animal Science |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ANS 115 | Animal Feeds & Nutrition |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ANS 118 | Intro Animal Science Industry |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ANS 120 | Beef Production |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ANS 130 | Poultry Production |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ANS 140 | Swine Production |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ANS 150 | Animal Health Management |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ANS 170 | Sheep & Goat Production |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ANS 212 | Livestock Records & Analy |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ANS 213 | Animal Reproduction |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 30
General Education Courses
Communications:
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total General Education Hours: 6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| | or | | | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ANS 110 | Animal Science |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ANS 115 | Animal Feeds & Nutrition |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ANS 120 | Beef Production |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ANS 140 | Swine Production |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ANS 212 | Livestock Records & Analy |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
8
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| ANS 118 | Intro Animal Science Industry |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ANS 130 | Poultry Production |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ANS 150 | Animal Health Management |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ANS 170 | Sheep & Goat Production |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ANS 213 | Animal Reproduction |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
9
| 14 |
Summer Term
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
| 6 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|