Animal Science

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

School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology

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.

A Certificate of Achievement in Animal Science will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the curriculum listed below, with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the certificate and maintains a 2.0 GPA.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

A. Demonstrate basic understanding in genetic, reproduction, nutrition and housing of livestock

B. Demonstrate the ability to learn animal science reproduction practices.

C. Appraise diverse ethical practices within livestock industry.

Program Requirements:

Program Core: (19 Units)

CourseTitleUnits
AGAB-08Agricultural Computer Applications3
AGAS-01Elements of Animal Science3
AGAS-02Livestock Breeding and Selection3
AGAS-03Animal Disease and Parasite Control3
AGAS-04Elements of Animal Nutrition3
AGAS-10Meat Science3
AGMA-01Equipment Safety1
Total19

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