Animal Science - ANSC
21 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ANSC B1 Introduction to Animal Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-AS 104
In this course, students will survey the livestock industry, the supply of animal products, and their uses; with special emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptation, and contributions of farm animals to the global Ag industry; analysis of the economic trends and career opportunities in animal agriculture. Nutrition, digestive systems, breeds, selection, and reproduction are included in the course. Field trips may be required.
ANSC B2 Beef Production
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AG-AS 108L
This course defines and appraises all segments of the beef industry including, the focus of production, reproduction, marketing, and processing of beef cattle. The history and development of important breeds and their contribution to the U.S. beef industry will be emphasized. Selection, nutrition, health management, handling, and processing will be defined, analyzed, and applied.
ANSC B3 Sheep Production
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Defines and appraises all segments of the sheep industry focusing on production, reproduction, marketing, and wool. History and development of important breeds and their contributions to the U.S. sheep industry will be emphasized. Selection, nutrition, health management, handling,and processing will be defined, analyzed, and applied.
ANSC B4 Dairy Production
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AG-AS 112L
Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the dairy industry focusing on production, reproduction, marketing, and mastitis. Students will learn the history and development of important breeds and the contribution of those breeds to the dairy industry in the U.S. Students will also learn the principles of dairy cow selection, dairy cow nutrition, milk pasteurization, and milk processing.
ANSC B5 Swine Production
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application of the principles of nutrition, physiology, herd selection, breeding, and marketing to swine production and management. Structure of the industry, enterprise establishment, systems of production, production practices and herd improvement programs will be discussed. Evaluation of production responses and economic returns will be defined, analyzed, and applied.
ANSC B6 Applied Animal Nutrition
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AG-AS 132L
Covers fundamentals of feeding livestock, including feed composition, feed nutrients, and values, digestive systems of major livestock species and their utilization of feedstuffs, ration balancing, computer analysis of feed, and least cost formulation. Laboratory required. Field trips will be required as part of the laboratory.
ANSC B7 Animal Diseases
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Covers major and common diseases of farm livestock, focusing on the cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention of the specific diseases. Students will learn fundamentals of the immune system and use of vaccines and pharmaceuticals. Safe use, particularly in food animals, is stressed.
ANSC B10 Horse Production
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-AS 116L
In this course students will survey all components of the equine industry, encompassing the evolution and role of the equine species throughout history, breed selection and development, nutrition, disease, preventative health, reproductive management, basic horsemanship, and stabling alternatives. Laboratory required.
ANSC B11 Livestock Selection and Evaluation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Detailed analysis of visual, analytical, and physical methods of appraising beef, sheep, swine, and horses concerning functional and economic value; written and oral summaries of evaluation; specific reference made to performance data and factors determining carcass value. Laboratory required. Field trips may be required as part of the laboratory.
ANSC B22 Animals and Society
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Deals with the human/animal bond and the positive/controversial aspects of animals in human lives. Includes topics covering the scientific and psychological implications of animals in our society. Students will encounter and analyze social and ethical issues that affect society and veterinary medicine.
ANSC B48WE Work Experience Education
- Units
- 1-14
- Hours
- 54-756 activity hours
College credit for animal science related learning experiences obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college, and student. One credit hour of community college work shall require a minimum of 54 hours of total student work. Work experience credit may accrue at the rate of 1 to 14 credits per enrollment term for a total of 14 credits. Repetition allowed per Title 5 55253.
ANSC B83 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
The course material will include the anatomy and physiology of the integument, cardiovascular, urinary, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, pulmonary and gastrointestinal systems. Students will learn correct veterinary medical terminology and how to correctly spell the terms needed to write a medical record. Note: Formerly ANSC B80 and ANSC B82.
ANSC B84 Small Animal Diseases
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ANSC B83 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Presents knowledge of diseases in small domestic animals, including prevention and treatment programs. Includes instruction in physical diagnosis and discussion of tests and procedures needed for proper diagnosis that the technician uses to assist veterinarian. Also covers animal husbandry procedures relating to disease prevention. Disease entities to be taught include: mechanical, genetic, infectious, nutritional, endocrine, and metabolic conditions.
ANSC B85 Large Animal Diseases
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ANSC B83 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Covers diseases in large animals, including diagnosis, prevention, and treatment programs. Includes instruction in physical diagnosis and discussion of tests and procedures needed for proper diagnosis. Instruction in animal nursing and husbandry procedures relating to disease prevention will also be included. Disease entities taught include infectious, nutritional, endocrine, mechanical and metabolic conditions.
ANSC B86 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technician
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ANSC B83 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Instruct students with required knowledge of pharmacological and biological agents used in veterinary medicine, including calculations, classifications, action, and methods of administration, dispensing and labeling. FDA, USDA, and DEA guidelines regarding restricted and scheduled drugs, as they relate to small animals and residue avoidance in food animals. Dosages, agents, and administration of pharmaceuticals are covered.
ANSC B87 Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
Microbiology for veterinary technicians will introduce students to the world of microorganisms. The course will provide up-to-date information on basic microbial structure and function, including the role of the immune system in microbial diseases. The course focuses on common bacteria and fungi encountered in veterinary medicine and will also present the common therapeutics in use today.
ANSC B88 Surgery, Dental, Anesthesiology for Veterinary Technicians
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ANSC B83 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Instruction in the identification and care of instruments, the importance of asepsis and sterilization techniques, surgical pack preparation, anesthetic instrumentation, induction and monitoring, surgical nursing, assisting and instrumentation, and suturing techniques used in veterinary medicine
ANSC B90 Emergency Medicine, Surgery/Nursing Procedures for Veterinary Technicians
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ANSC B83 or equivalent with grade of C or better.
Provides the student with knowledge required to recognized and provide emergency and critical care to veterinary patient, including establishing a patent airway, administering oxygen, controlling hemorrhage, performing CPR, and stabilizing patient to prevent and/or treat shock.
ANSC B92 Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ANSC B83 or equivalent with grade of C or better.
The course covers the principles and procedures for laboratory diagnostics in the area of clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, hemostasis, parasitology, urinalysis, immunology and cytology.
ANSC B94 Caged Birds, Laboratory, and Exotic Animal Medicine
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ANSC B83 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
The course outlines the anatomy, physiology, the identification of caged birds, laboratory, and exotic animals. It describes methods of restraint, physical examination, anesthesia, surgery, nursing, emergency care, specimen collection, and species identification.
ANSC B96 Radiology, Ultrasound, and Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Technology
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of ANSC B83 equivalent with grade of C or better.
This course will give the student a working knowledge of the science of diagnostic imaging as it applies to producing a diagnostic quality image and provide a base from which radiographers can make informed decisions about technical factors and image quality.