2023-2024 Academic Catalog
Division of Agriculture
Animal Science Associate of Science
Total Credits 61
COURSES
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First Semester (Fall) AG101 Agriculture Orientation
1
$15
EN176 English Composition I
3
$10
AG126 Principles of Livestock Nutrition
3
AG149 Principles of Animal Science
3
AG150 Principles of Animal Science Laboratory
1
AG124 Techniques of Livestock Selection
2
MA178 College Algebra
3
Physical Education Gen. Ed. Subtotal First Semester (minimum)
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This course of study is designed for the student planning on a career in the agriculture industry with the intent of transferring to a fouryear Baccalaureate degree program within the area of Animal Science. Related Employment Fields
1-3 16
Humanities Gen. Ed Course
3
Agriculture or Business Elective Course
3
Livestock Production, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Support, Animal Research, Animal Health and Pharmaceuticals, Animal Welfare and Nonprofit Organizations, Agricultural Extension and Education
Second Semester (Spring) EN177 English Composition II
3
AG226 Applied Livestock Nutrition
$10
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3
After Colby Community College
Approved Agriculture Elective*
3
Subtotal Second Semester (minimum)
15
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.
Third Semester (Fall) 4-5
Science Gen. Ed. Oral Communication Gen. Ed. MA205 Elements of Statistics
3
AG106 Principles of Agricultural Economics
3
Approved Agriculture Elective*
3
Subtotal Third Semester (minimum)
15
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Fourth Semester (Spring) AG153 Reproduction of Farm Animals
3
Approved Agriculture Elective*
3
Humanities Gen. Ed Course
3
EC276 Principles of Macroeconomics EC277 Principles of Microeconomics
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CO176 Computer Concepts and Applications Approved Agriculture Elective*
OR
Subtotal Fourth Semester (minimum)
3
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3 15
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