Animal Science, A.S.

Location(s): Craig Campus, Rangely Campus

Written Communication (must be gtPathways approved)

GT Pathways approved GT-CO1 and GT-CO2 course ^
OR
GT Pathways approved GT-CO2 and GT-CO3 course ^

Total: 6 Credits

Mathematics (must be gtPathways approved)

Choose one of the following

MAT 1340 - College Algebra 4 Credits ^
MAT 1400 - Survey of Calculus 4 Credits ^
Higher Calculus

Total: 4 Credits

Arts & Humanities (must be gtPathways approved)

Two GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT- AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)^

Total: 6 Credits

History (must be gtPathways approved) (Choose 1 Course)

One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1)^

Total: 3 Credits

Social & Behavioral Science

AGE 1102 - Agriculture Economics 3 Credits ^
AGR 2160 - World Interdependence-Population and Food 3 Credits ^ *

Total: 6 Credits

Natural & Physical Science

BIO 1111 - GenBio I: Molecular & Cellular Biology w/Lab 5 Credits ^ AND
CHE 1011 - Introduction to Chemistry I w/Lab 5 Credits ^
OR
CHE 1111 - General College Chemistry I w/Lab 5 Credits ^

Total: 10 Credits

Specialized Course Requirements

ASC 1100 - Animal Science 3 Credits
ASC 2125 - Feeds and Feeding 4 Credits
ASC 2130 - Farm Animal Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credits
CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications 3 Credits
COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credits

Select 1 of the 2 courses listed below.

ASC 2150 - Live Animal/Carcass Evaluation 3 Credits
ASC 2188 - Livestock Practicum 2 Credits

Select a minimum of 4-5 credits from the list below:

AGE 2105 - Farm and Ranch Management 3 Credits
AGE 2108 - Agriculture Finance 3 Credits
AGE 2110 - Agriculture Marketing 3 Credits
ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles I 4 Credits
OR
ACC 1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 Credits
BIO 2111 - Cell Biology w/Lab 5 Credits
ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits ^
RAM 2005 - Range Management 3 Credits
CHE 1112 - General College Chemistry II w/Lab 5 Credits ^
CHE 2105 - Introductory Organic Chemistry w/Lab 5 Credits
OR
CHE 2111 - Organic Chemistry I w/Lab 5 Credits

Total: 25 Credits

Total Required Credits: 60

gtPathways courses are indicated with ^
*This program is financial aid eligible.

*AGR 2160 fulfills CSU’s Global and Cultural Awareness requirement (AUCC 3E).

**If these credits are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the bachelor’s degree as elective credits toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.

Please note: Students seeking admission into a professional or graduate level Veterinary Medicine program should work with their academic advisor regarding additional requirements as they may not be fulfilled by the coursework listed above.

https://cdhe.colorado.gov/sites/highered/files/documents/ANIMAL%20SCIENCE%20STAA%20REVISED%20JULY%202023.pdf