Animal Science Transfer Major, A.S. - Year Two Pathway

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After completing the Agriculture - Year One Pathway , students who complete the Animal Science Transfer Major, A.S. - Year Two Pathway will meet the requirements to earn an Associate in Science degree and will be prepared to transfer to Iowa State University in order to continue their studies in Animal Science and earn a four-year degree.

While this degree is designed to provide a seamless transition to a four-year university, students should also refer to the specific admissions and transfer requirements of their transfer institution.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

Year One

First Term

AGS - 109 Animal Science I (3 s.h.) #
AGS - 110 Animal Science I Lab (1 s.h.) #
BIO - 202 Biology I (4 s.h.) #
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Second Term

AGA - 114 Principles of Agronomy (3 s.h.)
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.) * #
PHI - 105 Introduction to Ethics (3 s.h.)
BIO - 203 Biology II (4 s.h.) #

Total: 16 s.h.

Year Two

Third Term

CHM - 166 General Chemistry I (5 s.h.)
ECN - 120 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 s.h.)
ENV - 110 Environmental Science (3 s.h.)
MAT - 121 College Algebra (4 s.h.) #

Total: 15 s.h.

Fourth Term

AGS - 554 Beef Production (3 s.h.) #
ECN - 130 Principles of Microeconomics (3 s.h.) #
Agricultural Electives (4 s.h.) - see recommendations below
Electives (6 s.h.) - see recommendations below

Total: 16 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 62 s.h.

Suggested Second Year Courses

Suggested Agriculture Electives

AGS - 317 Animal Nutrition (2 s.h.) (Spring)
AGS - 401 Swine Production (3 s.h.) (Fall)

Suggested Electives

ACC - 121 Principles of Accounting I (3 s.h.)
SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.)
SOC - 115 Social Problems (3 s.h.)

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

#Required course for the Animal Science transfer major.

Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning. Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.