Agriculture - Certificate in Agriculture with emphasis in Livestock Farm Management

Core Requirements (15 Credits)

• AGSC 1010 - Agriculture and Society 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 1100 - Principles of Animal Science 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 1990 - Agriculture Leadership 1 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3400 - Feeding and Nutrition of Horses & Livestock 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3405 - Feeding and Nutrition of Horses & Livestock Lab 1 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3500 - Animal Reproduction 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3505 - Animal Reproduction Lab 1 Credit(s)

Practicum/Internship (4 Credits)

• AGSC 1950 - Agricultural Enterprise Practicum - Production 1 to 4 Credit(s)

Production/Management Courses (8 Credits)

Courses are to be selected from those listed below. Students must select at least one production and one management course. Students should consult with their faculty advisor. Under special circumstances and with faculty advisor consent, students may fulfill the balance of the production/management requirement by submitting an AGSC prefix course not listed below:

• AGSC 2600 - Swine Production Practices 2 Credit(s)
• AGSC 2640 - Livestock Production Practices I 2 Credit(s)
• AGSC 2650 - Livestock Production Practices II 2 Credit(s)
• AGSC 4100 - Beef Cattle Management 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3200 - Swine Management 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 4250 - Sheep Management 3 Credit(s)

Crops/Range Courses (4 Credits)

• AGSC 1110 - Crop Production 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 1115 - Crop Production Lab 1 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3030 - Forage Crops 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3035 - Forages Lab 1 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3230 - Pests & Pest Management 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3235 - Pests Lab 1 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3560 - Soils 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3565 - Soils Lab 1 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3700 - Principles of Irrigated Soils 3 Credit(s)
• AGSC 3705 - Irrigated Soils Lab 1 Credit(s)
• RANG 3600 - Range Management 3 Credit(s)
• RANG 3605 - Range Management Lab 1 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 31

Note

 Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisor before selecting coursework. Some courses are only taught one semester per year or every other year. Also, note that a grade below “C-” will not fulfill degree requirements.

 (Courses over 10 years old will not be accepted.)