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 and Feedlot Management | 3 |
| AGS-501 | Stockmanship, Bunk Management and Cattle Processing Lab | 2 |
| AGS-319 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AGS-512 | Beef Breeding/Reproduction/Nutrition | 3 |
| AGS-513 | Reproduction and Nutrition Lab | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| AGS-502 | Beef/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 |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 23 | |