Pre-Veterinary, APS Degree

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Offered at ECC (EPVET)

The Pre-Veterinary APS degree will prepare a student to meet the requirements of veterinary college after two years of study. This degree will focus a lot on science, math, and animal science courses to ensure student is properly prepared to enter a veterinary college after two years of study.

Plan of Study

Term One

AGS 102 - Working with Animals 1 credit(s)
AGS 113 - Survey of the Animal Industry 3 credit(s)
BIO 112 - General Biology I 4 credit(s)
CHM 165 - General Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
ENG 105 - Composition I 3 credit(s)
SDV 108 - The College Experience 1 credit(s)
OR
SDV 208 - The College Experience for International Students 1 credit(s)

Total Credit Hours: 16

Term Two

AGE 207 - Introduction to Veterinary Tech. 2 credit(s)
BIO 113 - General Biology II 4 credit(s)
CHM 175 - General Chemistry II 4 credit(s)
ENG 106 - Composition II 3 credit(s)
SPC 112 - Public Speaking 3 credit(s)
OR
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit(s)

Total Credit Hours: 16

Term Three

AGC 907 - Co-op Field Experience Varied credit(s)

Total Credit Hours: 4

Term Four

CHM 261 - Organic Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
General Education Checklist - Math/Science Credits / Units: 3
General Education Checklist - Social/Behavioral Science Credits / Units: 3
AGS 225 - Swine Science 3 credit(s)
OR
AGS 226 - Beef Cattle Science 3 credit(s)
OR
AGS 242 - Animal Health 3 credit(s)
OR
AGS 319 - Animal Nutrition 3 credit(s)
OR
AGS 331 - Animal Reproduction 3 credit(s)
OR
AGS 552 - Beef Feedlot Production 3 credit(s)
OR
AGS 555 - Beef/Cow Calf Production 3 credit(s)

Iowa Valley Community College District

Pre-Veterinary, APS Degree

Plan of Study

Term One

Total Credit Hours: 16

Term Two

Total Credit Hours: 16

Term Three

Total Credit Hours: 4

Term Four

Total Credit Hours: 13

Term Five

Total Credit Hours: 13

Total Required Hours: 62