NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Animal Science AS


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The Associate of Science in Animal Science is an agricultural degree that allows students to gain knowledge and experience in this multi-disciplinary field. Students build upon a foundation of science with hands-on, practical animal science courses in their area of interest.

Program Outcomes:
  1. Design solutions to real-world agricultural issues using the scientific method

  2. Analyze how governmental regulations apply to animal science

  3. Assess feed nutrients and how they are necessary for the health, growth and development of livestock.

  4. Evaluate various types of livestock and their nutritional and economic contributions nationally and globally.

A “C” or better in all required program courses & the following general education courses – math, science, basic and advanced writing.

Required Course of Study


Freshman Year


Fall Semester - 15 credits


Spring Semester - 14 credits


Sophomore Year


Fall Semester - 16 credits


Spring Semester - 15 credits


Total Credit Hours: 60


Program Electives:


Courses from prefixes of ACCT, AECL, AGEC, AGRI, ANSC, BIOL, CHEM, EQST, MOLB, REWM

or from PSYC 2040 Intro to Animal Behavior

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