Animal Science (Science) - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
The science concentration provides you with a strong background in technical science and prepares you for advanced studies leading to graduate or professional degrees.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 1 | 4 | |
| English Composition - Level 2 1 | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 2 | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
| or MATH 1511H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| BIOL 2610G & BIOL 2610L | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics Honors | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| BIOL 2110G & BIOL 2110L | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory (required for science option) | 4 |
| Viewing A Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements 4 | ||
| ANSC 1110 | Animal Science Careers | 1 |
| ANSC 1120 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| or ANSC 1120H | Introduction to Animal Science Honors | |
| ANSC 1120L | Introduction to Animal Science Lab | 1 |
| ANSC 303 | Livestock, Meat and Wool Evaluation | 4 |
| or ANSC 308 | Horse Evaluation | |
| ANSC 304 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ANSC 370 | System Physiology of Farm Animals | 4 |
| ANSC/RGSC 402 | Animal Science Seminar (or) | 1 |
| or ANSC 402 H | Animal Science Seminar | |
| ANSC 421 | Physiology of Reproduction | 4 |
| ANSC 422 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSC 423 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| Ag Electives: choose a total of 6 credit with no more than 3 credits in ANSC Experience | 6 | |
| Introduction to Rangeland Management | 3 | |
| Introduction to Dairy Science | 3 | |
| Introductory Horse Science | 3 | |
| Companion Animal in Society | 3 | |
| Introduction to Meat Science | 3 | |
| Animal and Carcass Evaluation | 3 | |
| ANSC Experience | ||
| Internship | 1-3 | |
| Undergraduate Research Experience | 1-3 | |
| Animal Sciences Teaching/Extension Experience | 1-3 | |
| Concentration | ||
| ANSC 305 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| BCHE 395 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 313 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 314 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 315 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Production Electives | ||
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| Swine Production | 3 | |
| Horse Science and Management | 3 | |
| Beef Production: Cow-Calf Management | 3 | |
| Dairy Production | 3 | |
| Sheep and Wool Production | 3 | |
| Beef Production: Feedlot Management | 3 | |
| Advanced Dairy Herd Management | 3 | |
| Designated Electives | ||
| Select one from the following: | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 | |
or MATH 1511H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | |
or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Meat and Muscle Biology | 3 | |
| Parasitology | 3 | |
| Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals | 3 | |
| Ruminant Nutrition | 3 | |
| General Microbiology | 3 | |
| Basic Toxicology | 3 | |
| Toxicology I | 3 | |
| Or any 300 level or higher Biol not counting BIOL 305 | 3 | |
| Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW) | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 5 | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
- 1
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 2
MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G or MATH 1511G first.
- 3
See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses
- 4
Required of Industry and Science Options
- 5
Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1220G College Algebra and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G or ENGL 1110H | Composition I 1 or Composition I Honors | 4 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| ANSC 1120 or ANSC 1120H | Introduction to Animal Science or Introduction to Animal Science Honors | 3 |
| ANSC 1120L | Introduction to Animal Science Lab | 1 |
| ACES 1120 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
| Choose from one of the following AG Elective Options: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Rangeland Management | ||
| Introductory Horse Science | ||
| Companion Animal in Society | ||
| Introduction to Meat Science | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACOM 1130G | Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture 1 or Introduction to Communication or Introduction to Communication Honors | 3 |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| ANSC 1110 | Animal Science Careers | 1 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 2 | 3 | |
| Choose an elective course. Consider a minor in horse management, human animal interaction, dairy science range science or ranch management. | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL 2210G or ENGL 2210H | Professional and Technical Communication 1 or Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| BIOL 2610G | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL 2610L | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| ANSC 303 or ANSC 308 | Livestock, Meat and Wool Evaluation or Horse Evaluation | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 2110G | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 2110L | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| ECON 1110G | Survey of Economics | 3 |
| ANSC 304 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - see catalog for complete list | 3 | |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHEM 313 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| ANSC 370 | System Physiology of Farm Animals | 4 |
| ANSC 305 | Principles of Genetics 1 | 3 |
| Designated Elective II: see catalog for complete list | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANSC 421 | Physiology of Reproduction (Spring Only) 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 314 | Organic Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 315 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 1 | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 1 | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 1 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | ||
| Choose an elective course. Consider a minor in horse management, human animal interaction, dairy science range science or ranch management. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ANSC 422 | Animal Nutrition 1 | 3 |
| ANSC 423 | Animal Breeding 1 | 3 |
| ANSC 402 | Animal Science Seminar or Animal Science Seminar or Seminar | 1 |
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| BCHE 395 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| Choose an elective course. Consider a minor in horse management, human animal interaction, dairy science range science or ranch management. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Choose an elective course. Consider a minor in horse management, human animal interaction, dairy science range science or ranch management. | 3 | |
| AG Elective: see catalog for complete list | 3 | |
| Choose any two production courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Swine Production | ||
| Horse Science and Management | ||
| Beef Production: Cow-Calf Management | ||
| Dairy Production | ||
| Sheep and Wool Production | ||
| Beef Production: Feedlot Management | ||
| Advanced Dairy Herd Management | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-122 | |
- 1
These courses have prerequisites and it is the students responsibility to check and fulfill all course prerequisites listed for these courses.
- 2
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 3
See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.