Animal Science A.S.
Animal Science
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science in Animal Science is designed for the student planning on
a career in the agriculture industry with the intent of transferring and obtaining
a bachelor's degree at a four-year university.
Related Employment Fields
Livestock Production, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Support, Animal Research, Animal
Health and Pharmaceuticals, Animal Welfare and Nonprofit Organizations, Agricultural
Extension and Education
After Colby Community College
Students transfer to a university bachelor's degree program.
*Please work with an advisor to see the full Agriculture Elective Course Option List.
Classes Addressing Student Outcomes
AG106 Ag Economics
AG107 Soil Science
AG117 Crop Science
AG149 Animal Science
AG150 Animal Science Lab
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 61
Course Sequence
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 |
| EN176 | English Composition I | 3 |
| AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 |
| AG150 | Principles of Animal Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Physical Education Gen. Ed. | 1-3 | |
| AG124 | Techniques of Livestock Selection | 2 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| EN177 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural or Business Elective | 3 | |
| AG226 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| Approved Agriculture Elective* | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| Science Gen. Ed. | 3-5 | |
| Oral Communication Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed | 3 | |
| AG106 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| Approved Ag Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG153 | Reproduction of Farm Animals | 3 |
| Approved Agriculture Elective* | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| EC276 EC277 |
Principles of Macroeconomics OR Macroeconomics | 3 |
| CO176 | Computer Concepts and Applications OR Approved Agriculture Elective* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN176 | English Composition I | 3 Credits |
| AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 Credits |
| AG106 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 Credits |
| AG124 | Techniques of Livestock Selection | 2 Credits |
| AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 Credits |
| AG150 | Principles of Animal Science Laboratory | 1 Credits |
| AG153 | Reproduction of Farm Animals | 3 Credits |
| AG226 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| CO176 | Int Comp Cncpts&Apps | 3 Credits |
| EC276 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 Credits |
| EC277 | Principles Microeconomics | 3 Credits |
| EN177 | English Composition II | 3 Credits |
| PE177 | Personal & Community Health | 3 Credits |
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
010 English (6 hours)
020 Communications (3 hours)
030 Math & Statistics (3 hours)
040 Natural & Physical Sciences (4-5 hours)
050 Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
060 Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
070 Colby CC Designated (6 hours)