Animal Science Technology, A.A.S.

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Classes in agriculture are arranged to meet the needs of students who wish to complete their formal college work at Casper College or for persons who plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree elsewhere. Every effort is made to assist students in selecting a program which will fit their needs. Modern agriculture is a business and a science as well as a way of life, and the faculty recognizes that it is as important to produce alert and well-informed citizens as it is to train competent farmers and ranchers.

This two-year course of study is designed to provide the training and skills necessary to enter some phase of livestock production either as an employee or as a farmer or rancher.

Students following this curriculum will qualify for the Associate of Science degree; however, courses in either business or farm mechanics may be substituted for some of the courses shown, and the program can be tailored to the student’s needs.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (14 Credits)

AGRI 1010 - Computer Technology in Agriculture (2CR)
ANSC 1010 - Intro to Animal Science (4CR)
BIOL 1000 - Principles of Biology (SCI) (4CR)
COM1 0000 - Written Communication (3CR)(6CR for AA)
OR
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking (COM2) (3CR)
HW 0000 - Health and Wellness (1CR)

Spring Semester (16 Credits)

CNST 0000 - US and Wyoming Constitutions (3CR)
PEL 0000 - Program Electives
(4CR)
[Choose 9 credits from the following classes]
AECL 1000 - Agroecology (4CR)
ANSC 1020 - Intro to Animal Science II (3CR)
ANSC 1030 - Equine Management (3CR)
ANSC 2130 - Swine Production (3CR)
ANSC 2120 - Sheep Production (3CR)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (15 Credits)

AGEC 1010 - Agricultural Macroeconomics (SSC) (3CR)
PEL 0000 - Program Electives (6CR)
Choose from program electives listed below
[Choose 6 credits from the following]
AGEC 2010 - Farm-Ranch Business Records (3CR)
ANSC 2110 - Beef Production (3CR)
REWM 2000 - Principles of Range Management (3CR)
FDSC 2040 - Principles of Meat Animal Evaluation (3CR)
ANSC 1160 - Issues in Agriculture (3CR)

Spring Semester (15 Credits)

AGEC 1020 - Agricultural Microeconomics (SSC) (3CR)
ANSC 2020 - Feeds and Feeding (4CR)
AGEC 2020 - Farm-Ranch Business Management (4CR)
PEL 0000 - Program Electives (4CR)
Choose from program electives listed below

Program Electives:

AGEC 1020 - Agricultural Microeconomics (SSC) (3CR)
AGRI 1020 - GPS and GIS in Agriculture (2CR)
AGRI 1101 - Freshman Experience (2CR)
AGRI 1385 - Agriculture Leadership (2CR)
AGRI 2475 - Independent Study in Agriculture (1-3CR) (Max. 3)
AGTK 1570 - Horseshoeing (2CR)
AGTK 1580 - Introduction to Outdoor Recreation: Guide Outfitting (3CR)
AGTK 1590 - Packing and Outfitting (2CR)
ANSC 1100 - Artificial Insemination (1CR)
ANSC 1160 - Issues in Agriculture (3CR)
ANSC 1200 - Livestock Fitting and Showing (2CR)
ANSC 1210 - Livestock Judging I (3CR)
ANSC 1220 - Livestock Judging II (Advanced) (3CR)
ANSC 2230 - Livestock Judging III (2CR)
BIOL 2022 - Animal Biology (4CR)
FDSC 2040 - Principles of Meat Animal Evaluation (3CR)
FDSC 2100 - Principles of Meat Science (3CR)

Total Program Credits (60 Credits)

Note:

The normal length of this program is two academic years at 15-17 credit hours per semester.

Graduation Requirements:

A minimum of 60 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Information ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate Degree in Nursing.

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