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LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY
TECHNOLOGY
CREDENTIAL DIPLOMA
CODE D15280
The Livestock and Poultry Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in the production, processing and distribution of livestock and poultry and their products according to scientific principles essential to efficient and profitable operation.
Students should learn skills necessary for the operation of efficient and profitable livestock enterprises. Courses are included in the areas of production practices, animal health, nutrition, reproduction, and management.
Graduates are qualified for entry-level jobs as herd or flock managers,field service persons, feed sales persons,equipment sales persons,feed mill worker, and buyers of poultry and livestock.
This program leads to a Diploma. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.
To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Bladen Community College is authorized to offer these courses through a collaborative arrangement with Sampson Community College. After completing these courses, the student may continue his/her studies at Sampson Community College in order to earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Livestock and Poultry Technology.
LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA CURRICULUM
| Course Prefix, No., and Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
| ENG 111 Expository Writing(Prereq Eng 090and Red 090: or ENG 095) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 115 Mathematical Models(Prereq MAT 070) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 110 Animal Science | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 115 Animal Feeds & Nutrition | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 120 Beef Production | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 130 Poultry Production (Prereq ANS 110) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 140 Swine Production (Prereq ANS 110) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 150 Animal Health Management (Prereq ANS 110) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COE 110 World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ACA 111 College Student Success | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Complete
12 SHC from the courses listed below:
AGR 110 Agricultural Econmics |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| AGR 214 Agricultural Marketing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| AGR 226 Maint & Serv of Prod Faci | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 141 Swine Herd Management (Prereq ANS 140) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ANS 160 Animal Waste Management (Prereq ANS 110) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 193 Selected Topics in Animal Sc (Prereq Enrollment in the program) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 210 Livestock Prod Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 212 Livestock Records & Analy (Prereq ANS 110) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 213 Animal Reproduction (Prereq ANS 110) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS
137 Principles
of Mgt
Or |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | 06 |
| MAJOR COURSES | 30 |
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES | 01 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 37 |
Swine Management is a concentration under the curriculum title of Livestock and Poultry Technology. This curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of current production and management practices being utilized in the swine industry.
Students are taught skills necessary for operating an efficient and profitable swine enterprise. Course work includes production practices, swine health, reproduction, housing, reproduction, housing, records management, waste management and personnel management.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in the swine industry such as owners/operators, farm managers, department supervisors, field service representatives and waste management technicians.
This program leads to a Diploma. The College is authorized to offer through a collaborative arrangement with James Sprunt Community College. After completing these courses, the student may continue his/her studies at James Sprunt in order to earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY
DIPLOMA CURRICULUM
(SWINE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION)
Hours Per Week
| Course Prefix, No., and Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
| ANS 110 Animal Science | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 115 Animal Feeds & Nutrition | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 120 Beef Production | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 130 Poultry Production (Prereq ANS 110) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 140 Swine Production (Prereq ANS 110) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 142 Swine Records & Analysis (Prereq ANS 140) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 143 Swine Health Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 144 Swine Housing & Waste Mgt (Prereq ANS 140) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| ANS 150 Animal Health Management (Prereq ANS 110) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 153 Animal Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ENG 111 Expository Writing (Prereq ENG 090 and RED 090; or ENG 095) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 115 Oral Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics (Prereq MAT 070) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED
TO GRADUATE
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | 09 |
| MAJOR COURSES | 31 |
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES | 02 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 42 |
Specific courses within the above categories may be identified by the Vice President of Instruction. Expected program and course competencies are maintained by the Vice President of Instruction, also.
LIVESTOCK and POULTRY
TECHNOLOGY
SWINE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATE
CODE C1528B
Swine Management is a concentration under the curriculum title of Livestock and Poultry Technology. This curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of current production and management practices being utilized in the swine industry.
Students are taught skills necessary for operating an efficient and profitable swine enterprise. Course work includes production practices, swine health, reproduction, housing, records management, waste management, and personnel management.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in the swine industry such as owners/operators, farm managers, department supervisors, field service representatives and waste management technicians.
This program leads to a Certificate. The College is authorized to offer these courses through a collaborative arrangement with James Sprunt Community College. After completing these courses, the student may continue his/her studies at James Sprunt in order to earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY
CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
(SWINE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION)
The fifteen (15) semester hours below are required to complete a Certificate.
Hours Per Week
| Course Prefix, No., and Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
| ANS 140 Swine Production | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 142 Swine Records & Analysis (Prereq ANS 140) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 143 Swine Health Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 144 Swine Housing & Waste Mgt (Prereq ANS 140) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | 8 | 0 | 15 |