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Animal Science
- Credits: 60
- Degree Type: A.A.S.
- Location: Thief River Falls
Program Overview
Animal Science AAS degree allows students to explore the field of animal science with emphasis on livestock animals. Technological advances in the animal sciences have contributed to a safe, healthy, abundant, & inexpensive food supply.
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Program Course Listings
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Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| AGRG 1100 | Intro to Agriculture | 3 |
| AGRG 1105 | Agribusiness & Records | 3 |
| AGRG 1110 | Intro to Animal Science | 4 |
| AGRG 1125 | Food Products | 3 |
| AGRG 1300 | Plant Science | 4 |
| ANSC 1200 | Animal Evaluation | 1 |
| ANSC 1350 | Companion Animals | 3 |
| ANSC 2200 | Animal Feeds/Nutrition | 4 |
| ANSC 2300 | Animal Hlth/Disease | 4 |
| ANSC 2400 | Livestock Management | 3 |
| ANSC 2600 | Livestock Reproduction | 4 |
| ANSC 2950 | Beef Production | 4 |
| ANSC 2960 | Animal Anat & Phys | 4 |
| BIOL 1111 | Biological Prin I | 4 |
| ENGL 1111 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1112 | Composition II | 3 |
| SPCH 1101 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 |
| G4: Math/Logical Elective ( *See Elective Options Listed Below ) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 60 | |
Program Elective Course Options |
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 For this particular pathway, NCTC recommends a student explore further coursework in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum areas listed below. Need help? Schedule an appointment with a Northland Academic Advisor for assistance in selecting courses. |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| G4: Math/Logical Reasoning Electives | ||
| MATH 1102 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| MATH 1110 | College Algebra | 3 |
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Program Specific Requirements
The following minimum requirements must be completed:
1. All required courses must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better to graduate.
2. Students achieving assessment scores below the established minimums must register and successfully complete (with a grade of C or better) the required developmental courses in order to meet graduation requirements.
3. The college minimum scores for the Next Generation Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Reading: 250
Arithmetic: 240
Note: Some programs may require assessment scores that exceed the college minimum in Arithmetic & Elementary Algebra.
Program Accreditation
Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Program Faculty
- Krystal Carlson
- Animal Science Instructor
- Campus: Thief River Falls
- Tel: () -
- Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282
- krystal.carlson@northlandcollege.edu
- ADawn Nelson
- Agriculture (General & Animal Science) Instructor
- Campus: Thief River Falls
- Tel: (218) 683-8749
- Toll Free: 1.800.959.6282
- adawn.nelson@northlandcollege.edu
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