Academic Catalog - Livestock Production AAS
Livestock Production Associate of Applied Science Degree & Course Information
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Livestock Production provides students with a broad range of skills needed in the livestock industry including management, breeding, selection, nutrition, health, and basic business skills. The program blends scientific and business principles with hands on practical experiences. Certificates in Livestock Production, Agricultural Production Management, and Artificial Insemination (AI) are also available in this career pathway.
| Fall Semester Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class Name | Credits | Recommended Year to Take Course |
| ASC 1100 – Animal Science | 3 | 1st year |
| CIS 1018 – Intro to PC Application | 3 | 1st year |
| ENG 1015 – Technical EnglishorENG 1021 – English Composition 1 | 3 | 1st year |
| AGR 2160 – World Population & Food GT-SS3 | 3 | 1st year |
| AGE 2105 – Farm/Ranch Management | 3 | 2nd year |
| COM 1150 – Public SpeakingorCOM 1250 – Inter-personal Communication | 3 | 2nd year |
| RAM 2005 – Range Management | 3 | 2nd year |
| AGP 2047 – Production Cattle Feeding | 3 | 2nd year |
| AGP 2080 – Production Ag Internship | 1 | 2nd year |
| AGP 1046 – Artificial Insemination Management | 2 | These courses are only offered in the fall of even numbered years (2018, 2020, 2022) and all must be taken together. |
| AGP 1047 – Practical Cattle Reproduction | 2 | |
| AGP 1048 – Cattle Reproduction Lab | 1 | |
| AME 1005 – Ag Mechanics | 2 | This course will only be offered in the fall of odd numbered years (2019, 2021, 2023) |
| AGE 1102 – Ag Economics | 3 | 2nd year and only if you want the Agriculture Production Management Certificate |
| Spring Semester Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| AGP 2015 – Animal Health | 3 | 1st year |
| ASC 2105 – Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation | 3 | 1st year |
| ASC 2188 – Livestock Practicum | 2 | 1st year |
| AGE 2108 – Ag Finance | 3 | 2nd year |
| AGE 2110 – Ag Marketing | 3 | 2nd year |
| ASC 2125 – Feeds and Feeding | 4 | 2nd year |
| AGR 2024 – Integrated Ranch Management | 3 | 2nd year |
| MAT 1140 – Career Math or higher | 3 | This course will only be offered in the Spring of odd numbered years (2019, 2021, 2023). |
| ACC 1025 – Computerized Accounting | 3 | This course will only be offered in the Spring of odd numbered years (2019, 2021, 2023). |
| MAN 1028 – Human Relations-Organization | 3 | This course will only be offered in the Spring of even numbered years (2018, 2020, 2022). |