Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
When to Start Taking Classes
It is suggested that you begin taking the courses found in this course sequence starting in a Fall Semester.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Fall Semester (Term 1)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VET101 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| VET101LL | Animal Care Skills I Laboratory | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course Gateway course | FYC | 3 | |
| MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122 or MAT126 or MAT150 |
Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra with Review or College Algebra/Functions |
Critical course
OR MAT150 equivalent or higher course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area. Note: MAT14+ is not accepted. |
MA | 3–6 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | FYC or L | 3 | ||
| CHM130 and CHM130LL |
Fundamental Chemistry and Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory | SQ | 4 | ||
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I | SQ | 4 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 |
Fall Semester (Term 3)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 or BPC110 |
Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Usage and Applications | CS | 3 | ||
| VET140 | Animal Care Skills II | Students must complete this course twice for a total 2 credits. | 2 | ||
| VET150 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I | Critical course Only offered in Fall | 3 | ||
| VET150LL | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | Critical course Only offered in Fall | 1 | ||
| EQS105 | Principles of Equine Science | Only offered in Fall at MCC, can be taken at SCC in Fall or Spring | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 4)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VET112 | Animal Nursing I | 2 | |||
| VET132 | Veterinary Office Management and Client Communication | Only offered in Spring | 3 | ||
| VET140 | Animal Care Skills II | 2 | |||
| VET151 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | |||
| VET230 | Veterinary Radiology and Imaging for the Veterinary Technician | 3 | |||
| BIO205 | Microbiology | SG | 4 |
Summer Semester (Term 5)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VET250AA | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or L | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 6)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VET200 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology Methods | 2 | |||
| VET201 | Animal Care Skills III | Students must complete this course twice for a total 2 credits. | 2 | ||
| VET210 | Animal Nursing II | 3 | |||
| VET220 | Veterinary Pharmacology for the Veterinary Technician | 3 | |||
| VET223 | Animal Diseases | 3 | |||
| VET250AB or EQS162VT |
Veterinary Technician Internship or Equine Management for the Veterinary Technician | 0.5–2 |
Spring Semester (Term 7)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VET201 | Animal Care Skills III | Students must complete this course twice for a total 2 credits. | 2 | ||
| VET235 | Veterinary Technician Proficiency | 2 | |||
| VET240 | Veterinary Anesthesia, Surgery, and Emergency Nursing | 3 | |||
| VET250AC | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 | |||
| VET250AD | Veterinary Technician Internship | 0.5 | |||
| ECN100 or ECN211 or ECN212 |
Economics in American Society or Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles | SB | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative