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 “C” or better.
Freshman Year – Fall Semester
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| AECL 1000 – Agroecology or BIOL 1000 – Principles of Biology or BIOL 1010 – General Biology | 4 |
| AGRI 1000 – Issues in Agriculture | 1 |
| AGRI 1010 – Computers in Agriculture | 3 |
| ANSC 1210 – Beginning Livestock Judging | 2 |
| ANSC 2030 – Principles of Livestock Feeding | 4 |
| ANSC 2110 – Beef Production and Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Freshman Year – Spring Semester
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| AGEC 1970 – Ag Internship | 2 |
| AGEC 2010 – Farm-Ranch Business Records | 3 |
| ANSC 1550 – Livestock Health | 3 |
| ANSC 1100 – Mgmt of Reproduction | 4 |
| REWM 2000 – Principles of Range Mgmt | 3 |
| Outcomes Assessment: | |
| HMDV 2411 – Assessment Requirement | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
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 2200 – Forage Crop Science | 3 |