Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary
Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science in Animal Science for Pre-Veterinary Medicine is designed
for the student planning with the intent of transferring and obtaining a bachelor's
degree at a four-year university in a variety of pre-professional areas. The curriculum
may be adapted to meet the requirements of the transfer institutions.
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.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 69
Course Sequence
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 |
| EN176 | English Composition I (SGE)010 | 3 |
| MA178 | College Algebra (SGE)030 | 3 |
| CH177 | Chemistry I w/Lab (SGE)040 | 5 |
| AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 |
| AG150 | Principles of Animal Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. (SGE)060 | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 19 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| EN177 | English Composition II (SGE)010 | 3 |
| SP176 | Public Speaking (SGE)020 | 3 |
| CH178 | Chemistry II w/Lab (SGE)040 | 5 |
| EC276 | Principles of Macroeconomics (SGE)050 | 3 |
| MA185 | Plane Trigonometry (SGE)030 OR Recommended Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BI177 | Biology I w/Lab (SGE) 040 | 5 |
| PH207 | General Physics I w/Lab (SGE)040 | 5 |
| HI176 OR HI177 |
American History to 1865 OR |
3 |
| AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| Recommended Elective OR Recommended Equine Elective |
1-3 | |
| TOTAL | 17 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BI280 | Principles of Microbiology w/Lab (SGE)040 | 5 |
| PH227 | General Physics II w/Lab (SGE)040 | 5 |
| SO176 | Introduction to Sociology (SGE)050 | 3 |
| EC276 | Physical Education Gen. Ed. (SGE)070 | 1-3 |
| Recommended Elective | 1-3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
**MA185 - Plan Trigonometry is a pre-requisite for Physics I - required if a student
did not
take Trigonometry in high school.
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)