The Beef Production Certificate program is an intensive curriculum designed to train the student for an entry-level management position in the Production-Livestock Industry. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through labs and practicum experience. New technologies used include: computer-assisted ration formulation and record-keeping, ultrasound equipment, software for cowherd management and farm management, and GPS.
Students must complete all program requirements, including approved electives, with a grade of āCā or better.
Freshman Year ā Fall Semester
Class |
Credit Hours |
AGEC 1970 – Internship |
2 |
AGRI 1000 – Issues in Agriculture |
3 |
AGRI 1010 – Computers in Agriculture |
3 |
ANSC 1210 – Livestock Judging I |
2 |
ANSC 2030 – Principles of Livestock Feeding |
4 |
ANSC 2110 – Beef Production |
3 |
Total Credit Hours: |
17 |
Freshman Year ā Spring Semester
Class |
Credit Hours |
AECL 1000 – Agroecology |
4 |
AGEC 2010 – Farm-Ranch Business Records |
3 |
ANSC 1100 – Management of Reproduction |
4 |
ANSC 1550 – Livestock Health |
3 |
REWM 2000 – Principles of Range Management |
3 |
Outcomes Assessment: |
|
HMDV 2411 – Assessment Requirement |
0 |
Total Credit Hours: |
17 |
Beef Production program course substitutions with adviser approval:
Class |
Credit Hours |
AGEC 2020 – Farm-Ranch Business Management |
3 |
AGEC 2150 – Agri-Business Finance |
3 |
AGEC 2300 – Agricultural Marketing |
2 |
AGEC 2350 – Agricultural Commodities in Marketing |
2 |
ANSC 1010 – Introduction to Animal Science |
4 |
CROP 2300 – Crop Science |
3 |