Animal Science Certificate (01100.CN)
School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology
The Animal Science curriculum at Merced College is designed to meet the need for trained personnel in a broad range of occupational opportunities involved with or related to the Animal Science field.
A Certificate of Achievement in Animal Science will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the curriculum listed below, with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the certificate and maintains a 2.0 GPA.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Demonstrate basic understanding in genetic, reproduction, nutrition and housing of livestock
B. Demonstrate the ability to learn animal science reproduction practices.
C. Appraise diverse ethical practices within livestock industry.
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Program Requirements:
Program Core: (19 Units) | Units |
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AGAB-08 Agricultural Computer Applications | 3 |
AGAS-01 Elements of Animal Science | 3 |
AGAS-02 Livestock Breeding and Selection | 3 |
AGAS-03 Animal Disease and Parasite Control | 3 |
AGAS-04 Elements of Animal Nutrition | 3 |
AGAS-10 Meat Science | 3 |
AGMA-01 Equipment Safety | 1 |
Total (19 Units) |
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Contact Information | |
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Dean | Bryan Tassey |
Phone | (209) 384-6250 |
School Office | AGIT Office |
(209) 381-6478 | |