Chico State Animal Science, Food Animal Production Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Animal Science, Food Animal Production Option transfers starts with ABUS 101, ANSC 100 and ANSC 101; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Animal Science, Food Animal Production Option

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Major Requirements

Chico State Animal Science, Food Animal Production Option Major Preparation

The courses Chico State lists as Animal Science, Food Animal Production Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division core requirements

Courses listed

ABUS 101 Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics
ANSC 100 Introduction to Food Animal Systems
ANSC 101 Introduction to Animal Science
ANSC 230 Animal Feeds and Nutrition
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Applied Sciences
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I

Complete 1 of these

CHEM 108 Organic Chemistry for Applied Sciences
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II

Lower division option requirements

Complete 1 of these

PSSC 101 Introduction to Plant Science
PSSC 250 Introduction to Soil Science

Complete 9 units from these

ABUS 211 Agricultural Selling and Consulting
ABUS 231 Computer Applications in Agriculture
ABUS 261 Farm Accounting
ABUS 262 Management Accounting for Agriculture
AGET 120 Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics
AGET 150 Agricultural Machine Systems
ANSC 120 Livestock Skills
ANSC 160 Veterinary Practices
ANSC 220 Introduction to Livestock Evaluation
ANSC 250 Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation
ANSC 271 Principles of Beef Cattle Production
ANSC 274 Principles of Dairy Production
ANSC 276 Principles of Meat Science
ANSC 294 Principles of Rangeland Livestock Management
PSSC 101 Introduction to Plant Science
PSSC 160 West Coast Crop Production
PSSC 250 Introduction to Soil Science
PSSC 266 California Orchard Production and Management
PSSC 274 Greenhouse Management

Complete 1 of these

ANSC 250 Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation
ANSC 271 Principles of Beef Cattle Production
ANSC 274 Principles of Dairy Production
ANSC 276 Principles of Meat Science
ANSC 294 Principles of Rangeland Livestock Management

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Chico State's own Animal Science, Food Animal Production Option requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have an Animal Science, Food Animal Production Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Animal Science, Food Animal Production Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Animal Science, Food Animal Production Option?

Chico State's Animal Science, Food Animal Production Option major preparation includes ABUS 101, ANSC 100, ANSC 101, ANSC 230, MATH 105 and CHEM 107, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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