# Animal Science Fundamentals (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Animal Sciences Overview

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/animal-science/animal-science-fundamentals/

**Natural Sciences Division  
Agricultural Sciences Department**  
This certificate program is designed for students to acquire basic knowledge in the fundamentals of Animal Science. This can be utilized to gain entry level employment on farms, ranches and in agricultural sales and services. It is also the first step in the pathway to a career in becoming an educator in Agricultural Sciences. All courses are applicable for degree requirements.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ASCI 1 | Animal Science | 3 |
| ASCI 2 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ASCI 51 | Animal Handling and Restraint | 3 |
| ASCI 94 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| ASCI 96 | Animal Sanitation and Disease Control | 3 |
| ASCI 97 | Artificial Insemination of Livestock | 3 |
| **Select one course from the following:** | | 3 |
| ↳ AGAG 1 | Food Production, Land Use, and Politics - A Global Perspective |  |
| ↳ ASCI 14 | Swine Production |  |
| ↳ ASCI 17 | Sheep Production |  |
| ↳ ASCI 30 | Beef Production |  |
| **Total Units** | | **21** |

Animal Sciences Website

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:_

-   be able to explain the historical and current economic importance of the livestock and pet animal industries.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.