Applied Animal Science Technology, AAS
A15280
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
The Applied Animal Science Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in the production, processing, and distribution of livestock, swine, and poultry and their products according to scientific principles essential to efficient and profitable operation.
Students should learn skills necessary for the operation of efficient and profitable livestock, swine, and poultry enterprises. Coursework includes production practices, animal health, nutrition, reproduction, and management.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs as herd or flock managers, field service persons, feed salespersons, equipment salespersons, feed mill workers, and buyers of poultry and livestock, owners/operators, farm managers, department supervisors, field service representatives, and waste management technicians.
A program that prepares individuals to select, breed, care for, process, and market livestock and small farm animals. Potential course work includes instruction in basic animal science, animal nutrition, and animal health as applied to various species and breeds; design and operation of housing, feeding and processing facilities; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Applied Animal Science program, a graduate should be able to:
- Diagnose and treat animal health issues.
- Perform calculations needed in the field of animal science.
- Use computer skills effectively in the animal industry.
- Communicate effectively.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Applied Animal Science Technology is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
For More Information
The Applied Animal Science Technology program is in the Applied Technology Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6808 or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| ANS 110 | Animal Science |
3
| 3 |
| ANS 140 | Swine Production |
4
| 3 |
| ANS 170 | Sheep & Goat Production |
4
| 3 |
| BIO 160 | Introductory Life Science |
4
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
| ANS 150 | Animal Health Management |
3
| 3 |
| ANS 230 | Poultry Management |
3
| 3 |
| | | | |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
20
| 2 |
| | OR | | |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
10
| 1 |
| | AND | | |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II |
10
| 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 8 |
Fourth Semester
| AGR 110 | Agricultural Economics |
3
| 3 |
| ANS 115 | Animal Feeds and Nutrition |
4
| 3 |
| ANS 130 | Poultry Production |
4
| 3 |
| ANS 141 | Swine Herd Management |
2
| 2 |
| BUS 151 | People Skills |
3
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 17 |
Fifth Semester
| ANS 180 | Equine Production |
5
| 4 |
| ANS 210 | Livestock Production Issues |
3
| 3 |
| ANS 213 | Animal Reproduction |
4
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 70
Electives
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