Equine Science
Program Summary
This course of study is a transfer program for the student interested in the equine industry, including an opportunity to specialize in the area of management, breeding, selection, nutrition or training. The Associate of Science Degree is awarded to students fulfilling the requirements of the program.
Degree Offered:
Associate of Science in Equine Science
Classes Addressing Student Outcomes
AG106 Principles of Agricultural Economics
AG126 Principles of Livestock Nutrition
AG149 Principles of Animal Science
AG153 Reproduction of Farm Animals
AG176 Horse Production
AG226 Applied Livestock Nutrition
AG259 Equine Reproduction
AG261 Equine Anatomy
Suggested Program of Study
Suggested Program of Study
| COURSE NO. | COURSE NAME | CR HR(S) |
| AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENT | ||
| EN176 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN177 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Oral Communications - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| (MA178) |
Mathematics - Gen. Ed. (Suggested - College Algebra) |
3 |
| (CH177) |
Natural Science with Lab - Gen. Ed. (Suggested - Chemistry I) |
5 |
| (EC276 or EC277) |
Social/ Behavioral Science - Gen. Ed. (Suggested - Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Microeconomics) |
3 |
| Social/ Behavioral Science - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Physical Education - Lifestyle or Skill | 1 | |
| Additional AS Courses A total of at least 22 additional credit hours of general education courses. |
22 hours minimum |
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SUGGESTED ELECTIVES See advisor for appropriate course work selection. |
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| AG106 | Principles of Agriculture Economics | 3 |
| AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 |
| AG150 | Principles of Animal Science Lab | 1 |
| AG226 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 2 |
| BI177 | Principles of Biology with Lab | 5 |
| CH178 | Chemistry II with Lab | 5 |
| Suggested Ag/ Horse Program Electives | 8 | |
| AG153 | Reproduction of Farm Animals | 3 |
| AG176 | Horse Production | 3 |
| AG259 | Equine Reproduction | 1 |
| AG261 | Equine Anatomy | 1 |
| Min. Credit Hours to Graduate: | 62 | |