Agriculture - Livestock Farm Management (Certificate)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the certificate.
Courses over 10 years old will not be accepted in the major.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisor before selecting coursework. Some courses are only taught one semester per year or every other year.

Certificate Completion

This certificate program may be completed independently and does not require enrollment in or completion of any degree program to be awarded.

Livestock Farm Management Curriculum (31 Credits)

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 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)

Production/Management Courses (8 Credits)

Complete 8 credits from those listed below. Students must complete at least one (1) production and one (1) 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 2 Credit(s)
AGSC 2650 - Livestock Production Practices II 2 Credit(s)
AGSC 3200 - Swine Management 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 4100 - Beef Cattle Management 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 4250 - Sheep Management 3 Credit(s)

Crops/Range Courses (4 Credits)

Complete 4 credits from the following lecture/lab pairs:

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

Practicum/Internship (4 Credits)

Complete 4 credits of the following:

AGSC 1950 - Agriculture Enterprise Practicum Production 1-4 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Certificate: 31

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate knowledge of scientific principles related to agriculture.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of agricultural industries including structure, production practices, and management principles.
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.