Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 100905
Take your dairy science career to the next level with the Farm Production-Dairy Science associate degree . As a program graduate , you will be prepared to work in entry-level management positions in the dairy industry . Program graduates will be pro�cient in all aspects of the dairy industry and dairy management principles being implemented on parlor / free-stall managed farms . Graduates will have the skills necessary to be effective communicators between farm managers and employees to create a seamless environment of communications between shifts . Graduates will also be quali�ed to work in the arti�cial insemination industry , dairy feed sales , and dairy equipment sales . Other career opportunities include veterinarian assistant and pharmaceutical representative .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Farm Production-Dairy Science associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-090-303 Agribusiness Economics 10-090-326 Intro to Dairy Science 10-091-327 Basic Animal Husbandry 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A Semester Total
1 3 3 3 3
13.00
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Second Semester |
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With 100 % Employed in Field |
10-091-328 Dairy Herd Records & Analysis 10-091-329 Livestock Housing & Equipment 10-091-330 Dairy Reproduction Mgmt . 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-090-381 Dairy Science Internship I Semester Total |
3 3 3 3 3
15.00
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This program is offered at :
Green Bay
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All credits from the following technical diploma ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
Dairy Science , 310905
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Third Semester
10-090-375 Dairy Nutrition 10-091-376 Dairy Replacement Mgmt 10-809-196 Intro to Sociology 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-093-350 NMP and Compliance Semester Total
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3 3 3 3 3
15.00
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Fourth Semester |
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Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ) College transcript If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
10-090-382 Dairy Science Internship II 10-090-377 Farm Business Planning 10-091-378 Animal Health 10-091-379 Dairy Production Mgmt 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology Semester Total
Total Credits
3 3 3 3 3 3 18.00
61.00
Supervise milking parlor workers
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .
Implement herd health protocols Provide calf care Oversee maternity pen Coordinate and implement vaccines and antibiotics protocols with the veterinarian Facilitate herd health checks with veterinarian Select matings and administer arti�cial insemination Input and access dairy herd records Use effective oral and written communication skills
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