Agriculture - Meat Science and Food Technology
Associate of Science Degree
The goal of the Associate of Science in Agriculture - Animal Science Option, Range Management Option or Meat Science Option is to provide the first step in preparing students for a bachelor's degree at a four-year institution. the general studies and program requirements components offer students a broad base of knowledge in English, communication, political science, math, animal science and range management courses required in the first two years of a transfer degree. Program electives allow students to select additional coursework to complement this degree.
This program puts emphasis on internships and professional development by utilizing co-op work experience in the community.
This degree is intended for transfer to a four-year institution.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Livestock Production | 4 |
| Business Communications | 3 |
| General Biology I | 4 |
| General Biology II | 4 |
| Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Food and Our Well Being | 3 |
| Principles of Meat Animal Evaluation | 3 |
| College Algebra | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Statistics or Intro. Statistics/Social Sciences | 4 |
Students must choose a minimum of 3 credits from the following course options:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Agroecology | 4 |
| Farm and Ranch Business Records | 3 |
| Feeds and Feeding | 4 |
| Intro to Range Management | 1 |
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I | 3 |
| American & Wyoming Government | 3 |
| University Studies | 1 |
The student must complete six (6) credits of General Education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Arts | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
CERTIFICATES
Meat Processing Certificate II
The Meat Processing Certificate II is designed to provide training for the student who wants a job in the meat fabrication industry. The student will learn about food safety, harvesting and fabrication of beef, swine, sheep/goat, poultry, and wild game animals.
Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Food and Our Well Being | 3 |
| Meat Animal Fabrication | 9 |
| Livestock Harvest | 3 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 16
