# Ag – Animal Science (AGAS) courses

Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 7 courses

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"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### AGAS-11 — Livestock Feeding and Nutrition

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture total
- **Formerly:** AGRI 11
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/agas.md)
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

A study of the digestive physiology of farm animals and their utilization of the basic nutrients, feedstuffs, and feed additives. Common feeds in Northern California will be used to blend practical farm rations for beef, dairy, sheep, goats, swine, and horses. Time will be allotted to cost analysis of commercial feeds and least-cost computer ration programs.

### AGAS-14 — Beef Production

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 36 lecture/54 lab total
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

This course is a study of the principles and practices of purebred and commercial beef cattle production in California, the United States, and global economies. Emphasis is placed on breeds, breeding principles, animal selection, feeding and nutrition, management, health and disease control, recordkeeping, and marketing to ensure scientifically-based management decisions and consumer acceptance as applied to beef cattle. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.

### AGAS-15 — Artificial Insemination

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 9 lecture/27 lab total
- **Formerly:** AGRI 15
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

This course is designed to familiarize students with basic techniques of Artificial Insemination in cattle. Demonstration and hands-on involvement will include: synchronization, handling of semen, livestock handling, and breeding techniques.

### AGAS-16 — Small Ruminant Production

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 36 lecture/54 lab total
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

This course offers a comprehensive overview of the sheep and goat industries, covering the management of commercial operations, purebred flocks, and small farm settings. Students will learn essential skills in selecting, feeding, breeding, and providing basic care for small ruminants. Additionally, the course explores the marketing of sheep, goats, and their products. A hands-on laboratory component is required, giving students practical experience in small ruminant management. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

### AGAS-19 — Principles of Animal Science

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 36 lecture/54 lab total
- **Prerequisite:** Intermediate Algebra as determined by multiple measures, or Math Placement Level 4 or higher
- **Formerly:** AGRI 19
- **C-ID:** AG-AS 104
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/agas.md)
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

This course is an introduction to the principles of animal science presented in terms of an animal’s biological cycle of production. Topics will include basic nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and animal health relating to domestic farm animals. In addition to investigating modern production practices, the impact of animal agriculture upon mankind and the environment will also be considered. The weekly lab session will be devoted to investigating the basic management practices associated with each livestock species.

### AGAS-30 — Livestock Production

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 36 lecture/54 lab total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

This course is a study of the principles and practices of purebred and commercial swine, sheep, and beef cattle production throughout California, the United States, and the world. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of breeds, breeding principles, selection, nutrition, environmental management, health, marketing, and record keeping to ensure scientifically-based management decisions and consumer product acceptance.

### AGAS-316 — Small Ruminant Production

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 36 lecture/54 lab total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

This course offers a comprehensive overview of the sheep and goat industries, covering the management of commercial operations, purebred flocks, and small farm settings. Students will learn essential skills in selecting, feeding, breeding, and providing basic care for small ruminants. Additionally, the course explores the marketing of sheep, goats, and their products. A hands-on laboratory component is required, giving students practical experience in small ruminant management. This course may be offered in a distance education format.