Animal Science
Hawkeye Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Waterloo, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
The Animal Science program provides you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to enter a career in animal science or transfer to a four-year college to continue your education.
You will learn the complete life cycle of beef and swine from pasture to plate, and gain hands-on skills and knowledge in:
Anatomy and physiology
Animal behavior
Record keeping
Proper animal care
Feeding and nutrition
Reproduction and reproductive technology
Production and farm management
Meat science/butchering
Learn from instructors who bring real-world experience from their education, everyday farming, and professional lives. Instructor certifications include:
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
ServSafe