Beef Science Certificate
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Certificate
1 year (2 terms)
The Beef Science Certificate introduces students to livestock handling and husbandry. Topics include anatomy and physiology, reproduction, nutrition and feedlot management.
This certificate is eligible for state and federal financial aid.
Certificate Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AGS-500 | Beef Industry Management | 3 |
| AGS-501 | Cattle Processing Lab | 2 |
| AGS-319 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AGS-512 | Beef Breeding/Nutrition | 3 |
| AGS-513 | Reproduction/Nutrition Lab | 2 |
| Term Totals: | 13 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| AGS-502 | Cow Calf Production | 2 |
| AGS-503 | Cow Calf Lab | 1 |
| AGS-214 | Domestic Animal Physiology | 3 |
| AGS-516 | Beef Science Management | 2 |
| AGS-517 | Livestock Merchandising Lab | 1 |
| AGS-350 | Artificial Insemination of Cattle | 1 |
| Term Totals: | 10 | |
| Program Totals: | 23 | |