Animal Science, AAS

Location(s): Walla Walla, Online (partial)

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This technical degree prepares the student for a career in the animal production industry. This program is also designed for the individual who is interested in improving their current animal science skills and knowledge.

Degree Outcomes:

Recognize and discuss the management procedures within specific production schemes for each species of farm animals (as studied in this program).
Develop a working knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology (those animals studied in this program). Use this knowledge to help in diagnosing certain physical ailments and common health problems of farm animals.
Develop a working knowledge of animal nutrition and health as it relates to animal feeds and ration requirements for common farm animals (cattle, sheep, hogs, horses).
Identify the basic principles of animal development for the production of meat products for human consumption, to include food safety, nutritive value, inspection, and grading.
Develop a basic understanding of the factors involved in the marketing of farm animals for profit.

Year One

Quarter One

AGBS 102 - Farm Records and Analysis Credits: 5
AGSC 120 - Agricultural Chemistry Credits: 5
ANSC 110 - Introduction to Livestock Production Credits: 5
ANSC 116 - Livestock Selection and Carcass Evaluation Credits: 5 *

Total Credits: 20

Quarter Two

AGSC 140 - Agriculture Safety and Pesticides Credits: 5
AMATH 105 - Intro to Quantitative Problem Solving for Trades Credits: 5 (M)
ANSC 112 - Feeds and Feeding Credits: 5

Total Credits: 15

Quarter Three

AENG 100 - Writing In The Workplace Credits: 5 (W)
AGSC 197 - Project Design Credits: 1
ANSC 115 - Animal Health and Disease Credits: 5
Elective Credits: 5 **

Total Credits: 16

Year One Total: 51

Year Two

Quarter One

AGBS 222 - Agricultural and Water Policy Credits: 5
AGSC 297 - Special Project Credits: 1
AGSC 113 - Cultivated Plants Credits: 5
Agriculture Elective Credits: 5 ***
ANSC 116 - Livestock Selection and Carcass Evaluation Credits: 5

Total Credits: 21

Quarter Two

AGBS 221 - Introduction to Food and Agricultural Markets Credits: 5
AGSC 201 - Basic Soil Science Credits: 5
ANSC 274 - Beef Cattle Production Credits: 5

Total Credits: 15

Quarter Three

ACOM 102 - Communication In The Workplace Credits: 5 (O)
AGBS 201 - Microeconomics in Agriculture Credits: 5
ANSC 224 - Pasture and Range Management Credits: 5
AGSC 199 - Special Topics Credits: 1

Total Credits: 16

Year Two Total: 52

Grand Total: 103

PLAN CODE: ALPASAPT (Previously EPC: 107)
REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.
* ANSC 116 is only offered during fall quarter of odd number years. Student may need to enroll in class during year one or year two of degree sequence based upon calendar year. Student can enroll in either ANSC 110 or ANSC 116 for certificate completion.
** Electives as approved by advisor. (these are acceptable prefixes: AGBS, AGSC, ANSC, IRR, TURF, EV, WELD, BUS, EST, JD, DT.
*** Ag Electives: 5-15 credits. Must choose either AGBS 221 or AGBS 220 . Additional elective credit may include AGBS 211, 220, or IRR 112.
The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):
(W) - AENG 100 , ENGL& 101
(M) - AMATH 105 , MATH& 141 , MATH& 146
(O) (R) - ACOM 102 , CMST& 210