# Animal Science (Associate in Science)

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-as-it/programs/animal-science-as

The Animal Science curriculum at Merced College is designed to meet the need for trained personnel in a broad range of occupational opportunities involved with or related to the Animal Science field.

The Associate of Science Degree in Animal Science is available upon satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements and complete the following required courses with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the degree and maintains a 2.0 GPA.

## Program Student Learning Outcomes

A. Develop an efficient and profitable livestock operation based on necessary skills in genetics, reproduction, nutrition and housing.

B. Identify proper production practices, good animal health, proper animal nutrition, and good reproduction and management practices.

C. Perform calculations needed in the field, use good communication skills, and apply good computer skills in the animal industry.

D. Assemble the skills necessary to deal with potential changes in animal science and other related industries.

E. Evaluate the importance of ethical practices and diversity by applying standards recognized by the livestock industry.

## Program Requirements:

**Program Core: (22 Units)Required Core (13 units)**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AGAB-08 | Agricultural Computer Applications | 3 |
| AGAS-01 | Elements of Animal Science | 3 |
| AGAS-03 | Animal Diseases and Parasite Control | 3 |
| AGAS-04 | Elements of Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AGMA-01 | Equipment Safety | 1 |
| **6 units animal production courses from the following list:** | |  |
| AGAS-02 | Livestock Breeding and Selection | 6 |
| AGAS-10 | Meat Science |  |
| AGAS-11 | Horse Husbandry |  |
| AGAS-12 | Beef Production |  |
| AGAS-13 | Sheep and Meat Goat Science |  |
| AGAS-14 | Swine Production |  |
| AGAS-15 | Elements of Dairy |  |
| **Plus 3 units from the following electives:** | |  |
| **Including any courses above not used above.** | | 3 |
| ↳ AGAB-02 | Agricultural Accounting |  |
| ↳ AGAS-16 | * Fitting, Showing, and Merchandising Livestock |  |
| ↳ AGMA-02 | Agriculture Equipment - Fall |  |
| ↳ AGAS-24 | Work Experience in Animal Science |  |
| *** Course can be repeated** | |  |
| **Total** | | **22** |

Completion of **MCCD-GE Breadth**: (24 units)

Elective (as needed to reach 60 units) Units: (14 Units)

**Total Degree Units: (60 Units)**