General Technology - Livestock Management Technical Specialty (A.A.S.) (STech transfers only)

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Please note: This degree is only for Southwest Technical College transfer students with 900+ clock hours.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
Courses over 10 years old will not be accepted in the major.

General Technology - Livestock Management Technical Specialty Curriculum (63-67 Credits)

General Education (12-16 Credits)

ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Academic Writing 3 Credit(s) or ENGL 1010E - Introduction to Academic Writing, Extended 5 Credit(s)
ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1030 - Contemporary Mathematics 3 Credit(s) (or any other approved GE Math course)
Any approved GE Physical Sciences course 3-4 Credit(s)

Livestock Management Technical Specialty (21 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 3020 - Agribusiness Management 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3150 - Animal Genetics and Breeding 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3400 - Feeding and Nutrition of Horses and Livestock 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3405 - Feeding and Nutrition of Horses and Livestock Lab 1 Credit(s)
AGSC 3500 - Animal Reproduction 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3505 - Animal Reproduction Lab 1 Credit(s)

University Credit Upon Completion (30 Credits)

30 lower-division University credit hours will be awarded upon completion of the above courses in recognition of the required 900+ hours of technical training, per Utah Board of Higher Education Policy R473.

Total Credits, A.A.S. Degree: 63-67

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate effective application of agricultural knowledge and resources to solve problems and perform relevant activities.
Students will demonstrate effective communication appropriate to the discipline.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of agricultural industries including structure, production practices, and management principles.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of scientific principles related to agriculture.