# AGRICULTURE ANIMAL SCIENCES (Associate in Science for Transfer)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Chemistry

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The Associate in Science in Agriculture Animal Sciences for Transfer degree (AS-T in Agriculture Animal Science) prepares students to transfer to the CSU system, as well as other universities, in an Agriculture Animal Science major. Students that earn the AS-T in Agriculture Animal Sciences will complete lower-division major requirements for a baccalaureate degree in Agriculture Animal Science.

The AS-T in Agriculture Animal Sciences is designated for students wanting an in-depth knowledge of the core agriculture animal science fundamentals emphasizing chemistry, economics, statistics, and animal science as they apply to agriculture animal science. This knowledge and skill set comprise the components necessary to work successfully within an industrial society and free enterprise system.

The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.

The Cuesta College AS-T degree in Agriculture Animal Sciences requires:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

     (A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

     (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

(3) Earn a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Analyze and explain aspects of animal anatomy, physiology, genetics, and epidemiology.
2.  Examine various livestock species, breeds of animal, and related terminology.
3.  Identify the nutritive value of feedstuff as they relate to the formulation of livestock rations.
4.  Analyze and explain the fundamentals of digestion and absorption in both ruminants and non-ruminants.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core (14-15 units)** | | 14-15 |
| CHEM 201A | GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| or CHEM 200 | INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| AGB 201 | AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS | 3 |
| or ECON C2001 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| AGAS 201 | INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | 4 |
| **List A: Area 1 (3 units)** | | 3 |
| AGAS 212 | EQUINE SCIENCE | 3 |
| AGAS 211 | SMALL RUMINANT SCIENCE | 3 |
| **List A: Area 2 (3-5 units)** | | 3-5 |
| AGAS 210 | LIVESTOCK FEEDING AND NUTRITION | 3 |
| CHEM 212A | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 5 |
| CHEM 211 | INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC/BIOCHEMISTRY | 4 |
| **List B Select up to 8 additional units (0-8 units) Any course(s) not selected above or any courses that are articulated for lower division preparation for the targeted major at the main transfer university.** | | 0-8 |
| BIO 211 | LIFE SCIENCE | 3 |
| BIO 201A | BIOLOGY | 5 |
| ACCT 251 | ELEMENTS OF ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS | 4 |
| ACCT 201A | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| AGPS 241 | INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE | 3 |
| AGPS 242 | INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE | 3 |
| AGPS 243 | PLANT PROPAGATION AND PRODUCTION | 3 |
| AGB 210 | INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 4 |
| AGB 202 | INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS | 3 |
| AGB 204 | AGRICULTURAL SALES AND COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| AGM 221 | INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE MECHANICS | 3 |
| AGM 220 | FARM POWER, MACHINERY, AND SAFETY | 3 |
| **Total** | | **20-31** |