Agriculture: Livestock Farm Management, A.A.S.

General Education Core

Complete a minimum of 20-21 credit hours in general education as follows: A minimum of one course in each of the core categories. Three courses representing three of six remaining general education categories. Students should check the department AAS requirements to determine if specific general education classes are recommended (ENGL 1010 will satisfy the requirement for an AAS degree). 20-21 credits

Core Requirements (21 Credits)

AGSC 1010 - Agriculture and Society 3 credits
AGSC 1100 - Principles of Animal Science 3 credits
AGSC 1990 - Agriculture Leadership 1 credits
AGSC 3020 - Agribusiness Management 3 credits
AGSC 3150 - Animal Breeding 3 credits
AGSC 3400 - Feeding and Nutrition of Horses & Livestock 3 credits
AGSC 3405 - Feeding and Nutrition of Horses & Livestock Lab 1 credits
AGSC 3500 - Animal Reproduction 3 credits
AGSC 3505 - Animal Reproduction Lab 1 credits

Practicum/Internship (8 Credits)

AGSC 1950 - Agricultural Enterprise Practicum - Production 1 to 4 credits
AGSC 2950 - Equine Practicum 1-4 credits
AGSC 4890 - Agriculture Internship 1 to 4 credits

Production/Management Courses (10 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 credits
AGSC 2630 - Horse Production Practices 2 credits
AGSC 2640 - Livestock Production Practices I 2 credits
AGSC 2650 - Livestock Production Practices II 2 credits
AGSC 3100 - Beef Cattle Management 3 credits
AGSC 3200 - Swine Management 3 credits
AGSC 3250 - Sheep Management 3 credits
AGSC 3350 - Horse Science & Industry 3 credits

Crops/Soils/Range Courses (8 Credits)