Beef Cattle Science AS
Beef Cattle Science
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science in Beef Cattle Science is designed for the student planning
on a career in the beef industry with the intent of transferring and obtaining a bachelor's
degree at a four-year university.
Related Employment Fields
Ranch Manager, Herdsman, Animal Health Pharmaceutical Rep, Feed Sales Manager, Animal
Nutritionist, Veterinary Assistant, Breed Association Director, Animal Geneticist,
Reproduction Specialist, Cattle/Grain Buyer, Meat Inspector, Extension Livestock Specialist.
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Students transfer to a university bachelor's degree program.
*Please work with an advisor to see the full Agriculture Elective Course Option List.
Classes Addressing Student Outcomes
AG106 Ag Economics
AG107 Soil Science
AG117 Crop Science
AG149 Animal Science
AG150 Animal Science Lab
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 67
Course Sequence
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 |
| EN176 | English Composition I | 3 |
| AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 |
| AG150 | Principles of Animal Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Math Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 17 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| EN177 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. Course | 3 | |
| Approved Agricultural Elective | 3 | |
| BI177 | Biology I w/Lab | 5 |
| AG226 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG240 | Introduction to Beef Production | 3 |
| Oral Communication Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| CH177 | Chemistry I w/Lab OR Approved Ag Elective |
5 |
| AG106 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AG153 | Reproduction of Farm Animals | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG109 | Farm Records and Accounts | 3 |
| AG151 | Beef Cattle Science | 3 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Physical Education Gen. Ed. | 1 | |
| Approved Agriculture Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI177 | Biology I w/Lab | 5 Credits |
| CH177 | Chemistry I w/Lab | 5 Credits |
| EN176 | English Composition I | 3 Credits |
| AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 Credits |
| AG106 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 Credits |
| AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 Credits |
| AG150 | Principles of Animal Science Laboratory | 1 Credits |
| AG151 | Beef Cattle Science I | 3 Credits |
| AG153 | Reproduction of Farm Animals | 3 Credits |
| AG226 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| AG240 | Introduction to Beef Production | 3 Credits |
| EN177 | English Composition II | 3 Credits |
| PE177 | Personal & Community Health | 3 Credits |
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
010 English (6 hours)
020 Communications (3 hours)
030 Math & Statistics (3 hours)
040 Natural & Physical Sciences (4-5 hours)
050 Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
060 Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
070 49图库 CC Designated (6 hours)