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Thompson School of Applied Science

The Thompson School’s Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS degree) programs provide men and women a solid foundation of knowledge and practical experience in an exceptional learning environment emphasizing pathways for career entry upon graduation. The following programs are offered in the Thompson School:

Applied Animal Science	Food Services Management
Applied Business Management	Forest Technology
Civil Technology	Horticultural Technology
Community Leadership

Program requirements for all Thompson School students include the following: a minimum of 3 credits in mathematics; a minimum of six credits in communications (one must be COM 209 or equivalent); one course in computer literacy (minimum of two credits); and two courses in social science (minimum of six credits). To complete the AAS degree requirement of 64 credit hours in four semesters, students follow an established sequence of courses for their respective program areas.

Thompson School Discovery courses are built into the programs listed here for first-year students. Students should review the Thompson School section of the current Undergraduate Catalog

There is no Thompson School worksheet.

Please Note: The Thompson School will be holding three Orientation sessions: June 9-10, June 17, and June 23.

A math placement assessment is administered to all incoming students as part of their orientation to UNH/TSAS.

Bring a pen/pencil with you.

REQUIRED FIRST-SEMESTER COURSES BY MAJOR

APPLIED ANIMAL SCIENCE( AAS)
Dairy Management
AAS 228, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals: 4 credits
AAS 231, Introduction to Animal Science: 4 credits
AAS 244, Introduction to Dairy Management: 4 credits
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
TSAS 205, Computers in the Workplace:2 credits

Equine Management
AAS 228, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals: 4 credits
AAS 231, Introduction to Animal Science: 4 credits
AAS 437, Equine Management Techniques: 4 credits
ANSC 411, Animal Sciences Introduction to Equine Science: 1 credit

COM 209, Writing and Reading: 4 credits
TSAS 205, Computers in the Workplace: 2 credits
Small Animal Care
AAS 228, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals: 4 credits
AAS 230, Small Animal Breeds and Behavior: 4 credits
AAS 231, Introduction to Animal Science: 4 credits

COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
TSAS 205, Computers in the Workplace: 2 credits

APPLIED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ( ABM)
ABM 204, Principles of Management: 4 credits
ABM 205, Applied Financial Accounting: 4 credits
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
SSCI 201, Human Relations: 4 credits

CIVIL TECHNOLOGY (CT) (all three concentrations)
AM 280, Computer Literacy/Internet Applications: 4 credits
CT 220, Professional Practice: 1 credit
CT 222, Computer Aided Design Level I: 4 credits
CT 223, Introduction to Surveying and Mapping: 4 credits
CT 224, Surveying and Mapping Applications: 2 credits
MTH 203, Algebra and Trigonometry: 3 credits

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP (CSL) (formerly Community Service and Leadership)
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
CSL 200, Technology for Community Service and Leadership: 2 credits
CSL 401, Introduction to Community Service and Leadership: 4 credits
CSL 405, Communication withing Communities: 4 credits
MTH 20X, Mathematics course: 3 credits (to be determined by assessment)

FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT ( FSM)
Culinary Arts
FSM 201, Food Preparation Fundamentals: 2 credits
FSM 203, Introduction to Restaurant Management: 3 credits
FSM 207, Hospitality: Sanitation and Safety: 2 credits
FSM 242, Culinary Skill Development in Quantity Food Production: 4 credits
MTH 20X, Mathematics course: 3 credits (to be determined by assessment)

Dietetic Technician
FSM 201, Food Preparation Fundamentals: 3 credits
FSM 207, Hospitality Sanitation and Safety: 2 credits
FSM 210, Introduction to the Dietetic Technician profession: 1 credit
NUTR 400, Nutrition Health and Wellbeing: 4 credits
MTH 20X, Mathematics course: 3 credits (to be determined by assessment)
TSAS 205, Computers in the Workplace: 2 credits

Restaurant Management
ABM 204, Principles of Management: 4 credits
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
FSM 201, Food Preparation Fundamentals: 3 credits
FSM 207, Hospitality Sanitation and Safety: 2 credits
FSM 226, Dining Room Practicum: 3 credits

FOREST TECHNOLOGY (FT)
Forest Technician
FORT 261, Dendrology: 3 credits
FORT 263, Forest Ecology: 2 credits
FORT 263A, Forest Ecology Lab: 1 credit
FORT 265, Forest Orientation Seminar: 1 credit
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
MTH 203 Algebra and Trigonometry: 3 credits
TSAS 205, Computers in the Workplace: 2 credits

HORTICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (HT)
Landscape Operations
HT 201, Freshman Seminar: 1 credit
HT 205, Plants, People and Place: 2 credits
HT 207, Plant Structure and Function: 4 credits
HT 415, Soils and Land Use (Half-term I): 2 credits
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
SSCT 203, Environmental Issues and Society: 2 credits
TSAS 205, Computers in the Workplace: 2 credits

Ornamental Horticulture
HT 201, Freshman Seminar: 1 credit
HT 205, Plants, People and Place: 2 credits
HT 207, Plant Structure and Function: 4 credits
HT 227A, Horticultural Facilities Management: 2 credits
HT 415, Soils and Land Use: (Half-term I): 2 credits
COM 209, Expository Writing and Reading: 4 credits
TSAS 205, Computers in the Workplace: 2 credits

Office of First Year Programs

Thompson School of Applied Science

REQUIRED FIRST-SEMESTER COURSES BY MAJOR