The livestock sector needs well educated and trained individuals to manage production as well as processing operations. More specialized careers exist in animal care, breeding, nutrition, marketing, promotions, as well as research. A degree in Animal Science prepares students to transfer to Colorado State University.
Written Communication
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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ENG121ENG1021 |
English Composition I:GT-CO1 | 3 | |
Emphasizes planning, writing, and editing/revisions of compositions, coupled with development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0) |
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ENG122ENG1022 |
English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 | |
Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021 or ENG1031 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0) |
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OR you can take ENG1022 (ENG122) and a GT-CO3 course. |
Oral Communication
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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COM115COM1150 |
Public Speaking | 3 | |
Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasizes on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. (3-0) |
Mathematics
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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MAT121MAT1340 |
College Algebra: GT-MA1 | 4 | |
Focuses on a variety of functions and exploration of their graphs. Topics include: equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems and an introduction to conic sections. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT0300 with a "C" grade or better OR appropriate placement score. (4-0) |
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or |
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MAT125MAT1400 |
Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1 | 4 | |
Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science, and/or social science majors. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT1340 with a "C" grade or better or appropriate test scores. (4-0) |
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OR Higher Calculus course. |
Arts and Humanities
Take two GT courses from two different areas: AH1, AH2, AH3 or AH4 categories.
Natural and Physical Sciences
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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BIO111BIO1111 |
General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 | |
Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular, and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, the metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. This course includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. (4-2) |
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CHE101CHE1011 |
Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 | |
Includes the study of measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions, acid and base, gas laws, and condensed states. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts qualitatively and quantitatively. Designed for non-science majors, students in occupational and health programs, or students with no chemistry background. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math. (4-2) |
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or |
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CHE111CHE1111 |
General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 | |
Focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions, equations, stoichiometry, and thermochemistry. This course covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory. The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized through laboratory experiments. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: 1 year high school chemistry or equivalent. Co-requisite: MAT1340 or instructor approval. (4-3) |
Program Requirements
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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ASC100ASC1100 |
Animal Sciences | 3 | |
A study of the basic fundamentals of livestock production pertaining to principles of breeding, genetics, nutrition, health, anatomy and physiology of beef, sheep, swine, dairy, and horses. Other areas to be emphasized will be selection, breed classifications and identification, and the classification and marketing of meat animal products. (3-0) |
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ASC225ASC2125 |
Feeds and Feeding | 4 | |
A study of the basic nutrients, common feeds, and feed additives fed to livestock, anatomy of digestive systems, and basic feeding practices for beef, sheep, swine, horses, and dairy. The lab portion of this class will be devoted to calculating and balancing rations to fulfill nutrient requirements for farm animals for growth, finishing, reproduction and lactation, and work. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASC1100 with a "C" grade or better. (3-2) |
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ASC230ASC2130 |
Farm Animal Anatomy & Physiology | 3 | |
Introduces students to the basic concepts of farm animal anatomy and physiology with emphasis on concepts relating to nutrition, reproduction, Immunology, and growth of the basic farm species. Anatomy and Physiology is taught in the context of applying basic principles to production practices in the industry including reproductive management, livestock nutrition management, and animal health practices. Prerequisites: BIO1111 and ASC1100 with a "C" grade or better OR instructor approval. (3-0) |
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ASC250ASC2150 |
Live Animal/Carcass Evaluation | 3 | |
Explores meat animal carcass evaluation and the related yield and quality grading system. Selection of breeding stock based on performance data will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASC1100 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0) |
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ASC288ASC2188 |
Livestock Practicum | 2 | |
Provides experiential learning with beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, and sheep. (1-2) |
Program Requirements
Select a minimum of 7 credits from the list below. Ag emphasis preferred for CIS1018 (CIS118).
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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ACC121ACC1021 |
Accounting Principles I | 4 | |
This course introduces the study of accounting principles for understanding of the theory and logic that underlie procedures and practices. Major topics include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising companies, internal control principles and practices, notes and interest, inventory systems and costing, plant assets and intangible asset accounting. (4-0) |
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AGE205AGE2105 |
Farm and Ranch Management | 3 | |
Students will gain practical experience in applying principles of economics, marketing, and finance to the management of an agricultural operation. Students will create their own sample farm or ranch and emphasis will be placed on utilizing computer technology for budgeting and financial planning. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS1018 (Ag emphasis preferred) with a "C" grade or better or instructor approval. (2-2) |
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AGE208AGE2108 |
Agricultural Finance | 3 | |
An introductory course in principles of finance and their application to agriculture and agri–business, including the time value of money, net present value analysis, interest, credit, lending institutions, financial statements, and financial ratios. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AGE1102 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0) |
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AGE210AGE2110 |
Agriculture Marketing | 3 | |
An applied study of the agricultural marketing system and methods of marketing crops and livestock. Emphasis will be placed on hedging with futures and options. (3-0) |
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CIS118CIS1018 |
Introduction to PC Applications | 3 | |
This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. (3-0) |
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ECO201ECO2001 |
Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 | |
Focuses on the study of the national economy, emphasizing business cycles and long-run growth trends. Explores how macroeconomic performance is measured, including Gross Domestic Product and labor market indicators. Examines the saving-investment relationship and its relationship to Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand. Discusses money and banking, international trade, fiscal and monetary policy. Explores the macroeconomic role of the public sector. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. (3-0) |
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RAM205RAM2005 |
Range Management | 3 | |
Presents the historical and current status of the range livestock industry. Management principles for private and public rangelands, range plant identification, and range plant communities are covered. (2-2) |
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CHE112CHE1112 |
General College Chemistry II with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 | |
Presents concepts in the areas of solution properties, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base and ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. This course emphasizes problem solving skills and descriptive contents for these topics. Laboratory experiments demonstrate qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE1111 and MAT1340 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3) |
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CHE205CHE2105 |
Introduction to Organic Chemistry with Lab | 5 | |
Focuses on compounds associated with the element carbon, their reactions, and synthesis. Includes structure, physical properties, reactivities, synthesis and reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and selected functional group families including alcohols, ethers, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, amines, amides, esters, and carboxylic acids. Covers nomenclature, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms. Includes reactions and reaction mechanisms of aromatic compounds. Designed for students needing one semester of organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE1011 or CHE1111 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3) |
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CHE211CHE2111 |
Organic Chemistry I with Lab | 5 | |
Focuses on compounds associated with the element carbon including structure and reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and selected functional group families. The course covers nomenclature of organic compounds, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanism such as SN1, SN2, E1 and E2. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts plus the laboratory techniques associated with organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE1112 with a "C" grade or better. (4-3) |