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Animal science | Meat science option

Associate of Science Degree

The Associate of Science in Agriculture – Animal Science Option, Range Management Option or Meat Science Option prepares the student for a bachelor's degree in Agriculture. Program electives allow the student to select additional coursework to complement this degree.

Program Requirements

Course Number Course Credits
AGEC 2020Farm and Ranch Business Management4
ANSC 1010Intro to Animal Science4
BADM 1020Business Communications3
BIOL 1010General Biology I4
CHEM 1000Intro to Chemistry4
COMM 2010Public Speaking3
ECON 1020Microeconomics3
FDSC 1410Scientific Study of Food3
FDSC 1500Beef Fabrication1-3
FDSC 1510Livestock Harvest3
FDSC 2040Principles of Meat Animal Evaluation3
MATH 1400College Algebra4
  
STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics4
OR 
STAT 2070Intro Statistics for the Social Sciences4

Total Credit Hours: 65

CERTIFICATES

Meat Processing Certificate II

The Meat Processing Certificate II is designed to provide training for the student who wants a job in the meat fabrication industry. The student will learn about food safety, harvesting and fabrication of beef, swine, sheep/goat, poultry, and wild game animals.

Course Requirements

Course Number Course Credits
FDSC 1410Scientific Study of Food3
FDSC 1510Livestock Harvest3

Total Credit Hours: 15

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