Science Specialization in Food Animal Production

Transfer Programs
Degree
Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Food Animal Production
Length
Four-semester (two-year) program
Purpose

 The Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science-Specialization in Food Animal Production is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree focused in Agriculture.  By selecting appropriate electives, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate majors in Agriculture.

Requirements

Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated, and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives.  Completion of the Science, Food Animal Production program requires competency in English and MDE 60 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, qualification through Multiple Measures (GPA), or by satisfactorily completing the required MDE units or equivalent. 

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AGR 141
Introduction to Animal Science and Technology
 3 3 4
BIO 101
General Biology I
 3 3 4
ENG 111
College Composition I
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
ENGL 1105
Radford University
CORE 101
Old Dominion University
ENGL 110C
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ENG 1013/1023, GEN ED
Liberty University
ENGL 101
Emory & Henry College
ENG 100
MTH 161 1
Precalculus I
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
MATH 125
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Emory & Henry College
MATH 121
SDV 100
College Success Skills
 1 0 1
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 13 6 15  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AGR 143
Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management
 2 1 3
BIO 102
General Biology II
 3 3 4
ECO 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
 3 0 3
ENG 112
College Composition II
 3 0 3
HIS 121
United States History I
 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 14 4 16  

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AGR 212
The Science of Food
 3 0 3
CHM 111 2
College Chemistry I
 3 3 4
CST 100
Principles of Public Speaking
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
COMS 114
ECO 202
Principles of Microeconomics
 3 0 3
MTH 261 1
Applied Calculus I
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
MATH 126
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 15 3 16  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AGR 231
Agribusiness Marketing, Risk Management, and Entrepreneurship
 3 0 3
AGR 241
Agricultural Policy, Leadership, and Professional Service
 3 0 3
CHM 112 2
College Chemistry II
 3 3 4
HUM 201
Survey of Western Culture I
 3
Elective 3 Literature Elective 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 12 3 16