Animal Science, A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus, Distance Learning

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Program Design

This course of study is designed for the student planning on a career in the agriculture industry with the intent of transferring to a four-year Baccalaureate degree program within the area of Animal Science.

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 four-year university such as: Colorado State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University, or Texas A & M. Career opportunities include commodity merchandisers, agricultural educators, 4-H and youth extension agents, and realtors.

First Semester (Fall)

AG101 - Agriculture Orientation 1 Credit(s)
EN176 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s) (SGE010)
AG126 - Principles of Livestock Nutrition 3 Credit(s) (SGE070)
AG149 - Principles of Animal Science 3 Credit(s) (SGE070)
AG150 - Principles of Animal Science Laboratory 1 Credit(s) (SGE070)
AG124 - Techniques of Livestock Selection 2 Credit(s)
MA178 - College Algebra 3 Credit(s) (SGE030)
Physical Education Requirement 1-3 Credits

Subtotal First Semester (minimum): 17

Second Semester (Spring)

EN177 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s) (SGE010)
Humanities Gen Ed 3 Credits (SGE060)
Agriculture or Business Elective Course 3 Credits
AG226 - Applied Livestock Nutrition 3 Credit(s) (SGE070)
Approved Agriculture Elective 3 Credits

Subtotal Second Semester (minimum): 15

Third Semester (Fall)

Science Gen Ed 4-5 Credits (SGE040)
Oral Communication Gen Ed 3 Credits (SGE020)
MA205 - Elements of Statistics 3 Credit(s) (SGE030)
AG106 - Principles of Agricultural Economics 3 Credit(s)
Approved Agriculture Elective 3 Credits

Subtotal Third Semester (minimum): 16

Fourth Semester (Spring)

AG153 - Reproduction of Farm Animals 3 Credit(s) (SGE070)
Approved Agriculture Elective 3 Credits
Humanities Gen Ed 3 Credits (SGE060)
EC276 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s) (SGE050)
OR
EC277 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit(s) (SGE050)
CO176 - Computer Concepts & Applications 3 Credit(s) (SGE070)
OR
Approved Agriculture Elective 3 Credits