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ASAST in Laboratory Animal Science Credit Distribution

Subject Area/Category Credits
I. General Education Requirements 30
A. English Composition 6
B. Humanities 6
C. Social Sciences 6
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics 12
Intermediate and pre-calculus mathematics or above* (6)
General physics or general chemistry (6)
II. Area of Study:Laboratory Animal Science 21
A. Anatomy and Physiology 3
B. Microbiology 3
C. Laboratory Procedures 3
  • Histology and Cytology
  • Veterinary Hematology
  • Veterinary Clinical Chemistry
  • Parasitology
  • Clinical Laboratory Procedures
D. Medical and Surgical Procedures 3
  • Surgery, Nursing and Anestheisa
  • Pharmacology
  • Veterinary Cardiology and Radiology
  • Pathology
  • Principles of Medicine
  • Farm Animal Nursing
E. AnimalElectives 9
  • Laboratory Procedures (see section C)
  • Medical and Surgical Procedures (see section D)
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Animal Management and Nutrition
  • Clinical and Hospital Procedures
  • Animal Clinic
  • Clinical and Hospital Procedures
  • Small Animal Practice
  • Large Animal Practice
  • Veterinary Animal Science
III. Free Electives 9
A. Computer Requirement 3
B. Free Electives 6
Total 60 credits


*Some areas of study require mathematics at the level of pre-calculus algebra and calculus.

Note 1: Courses listed in Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for this option.
Note 2:
Corollary Requirements:
• 6 credits of Intermediate and Precalculus Algebra
• One full year of General Chemistry
• 3 credits of Computer Concepts

Students may check the appropriateness of other courses by contacting the Advisement Center.

 



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