Equine Science A.S.
Equine Science
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science in Equine Science is designed for the student planning a
career in the equine industry with the intent of transferring and obtaining a bachelor's
degree from a university. The path includes opportunities to specialize in management,
breeding, selection, nutrition, or training. Students supplement their classroom learning
with hands-on experience at the 六合论坛 Equine Unit, a breeding, training, and teaching
facility. Emphasis is placed on the basics of equine health, genetics, nutrition,
reproduction, training, equine event planning, conformation and judging, and equine
business.
Related Employment Fields
Career opportunities include barn management, agricultural sales, and teaching.
After 六合论坛
Students transfer to a university bachelor's degree program.
*Please work with an advisor to see the full Agriculture Elective Course Option List.
Classes Addressing Student Outcomes
AG106 Principles of Agricultural Economics
AG126 Principles of Livestock Nutrition
AG149 Principles of Animal Science
AG153 Reproduction of Farm Animals
AG176 Horse Production
AG226 Applied Livestock Nutrition
AG259 Equine Reproduction
AG261 Equine Anatomy
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 67
Course Sequence
NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 |
EN176 | English Composition I | 3 |
AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 |
AG150 | Principles of Animal Science Laboratory | 1 |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
TOTAL | 17 |
NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
EN177 | English Composition II | 3 |
BI177 | Biology I w/Lab | 5 |
AG226 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
AG153 | Reproduction of Farm Animals | 3 |
AG176 | Horse Production | 3 |
TOTAL | 17 |
NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
AG106 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 |
AG259 | Equine Reproduction | 1 |
AG261 | Equine Anatomy | 1 |
CH177 | Chemistry I w/Lab OR Concentration Course |
5 |
Humanities Gen. Ed Course | 3 | |
Oral Communication Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
TOTAL | 16 |
NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
AG109 | Farm Records & Accounts | 3 |
Humanities Gen. Ed Course | 3 | |
Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed | 3 | |
AG209 | Agricultural Law | 2 |
Physical Education Gen. Ed. | 1-3 | |
Approved Agriculture Elective* | 3 | |
TOTAL | 17 |
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 Credits |
AG106 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 Credits |
AG109 | Farm Records & Accounts | 3 Credits |
AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 Credits |
AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 Credits |
AG150 | Principles of Animal Science Laboratory | 1 Credits |
AG153 | Reproduction of Farm Animals | 3 Credits |
AG176 | Horse Production | 3 Credits |
AG209 | Agricultural law | 2 Credits |
AG226 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 3 Credits |
AG259 | Equine Reproduction | 1 Credits |
AG261 | Equine Anatomy | 1 Credits |
BI177 | Biology I w/Lab | 5 Credits |
CH177 | Chemistry I w/Lab | 5 Credits |
EN176 | English Composition I | 3 Credits |
EN177 | English Composition II | 3 Credits |
PE177 | Personal & Community Health | 3 Credits |