Animal Science (Animal Industry) - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
The animal industry concentration includes courses that prepare you for work in many phases of the livestock industry, such as livestock production on farms and ranches, the meat industry, the feed industry, livestock breed associations, and livestock publications.
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 |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| 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 | Anatomy and 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 | |
| Introductory Horse Science | 3 | |
| Companion Animal in Society | 3 | |
| Introduction to Dairy Science | 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 | ||
| AEEC 2120 | Introduction to Food and Agribusiness Accounting | 3 |
| or ACCT 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | |
| ANSC 2330 | Animal Production | 3 |
| ANSC 2340 | Genetics in Animal Science | 3 |
| or ANSC 305 | Principles of Genetics | |
| ANSC 1170 | Introduction to Animal Metabolism | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Production Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits from production courses offered in the department | 9 | |
| 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 | |
| Ranch Management Electives | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Technology and Communication for Business Management | 3 | |
| Spreadsheet Applications in Food and Agriculture | 0,3 | |
| Equine Reproductive Management | 3 | |
| Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals | 3 | |
| Rangeland Plants | 3 | |
| Watershed Management | 3 | |
| Rangeland Restoration Ecology | 3 | |
| Livestock Behavior, Welfare and Handling | 3 | |
| 3 | ||
| Business Electives | ||
| Select one from the following: | ||
| Marketing and Food Agricultural Products | 3 | |
| Case Studies in Food and Agribusiness Management | 3 | |
| Small Business Management | 3 | |
| Personal Selling | 3 | |
Or any BUSA, MGMT, MKTG numbered 300/3000 & above that are not VWW courses | ||
| Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW) | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total to 120 5 | 13-15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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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.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Required of Industry and Science Options
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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 | ||
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| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ANSC 1120 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| ANSC 1120L | Introduction to Animal Science Lab | 1 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| ACES 1120 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
| Ag Elective: choose one based on interest | 3 | |
| Introductory Horse Science | ||
| Companion Animal in Society | ||
| Introduction to Rangeland Management | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANSC 1110 | Animal Science Careers | 1 |
| ANSC 2330 | Animal Production | 3 |
| BIOL 2610G | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL 2610L | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 1 |
| ACOM 1130G | Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 |
| Choose an elective course. Consider a minor in horse management, human animal interaction, dairy science range science or ranch management. | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ANSC 2340 | Genetics in Animal Science | 3 |
| AEEC 2120 | Introduction to Food and Agribusiness Accounting | 3 |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1121 | General Supplemental Instruction I | 1 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANSC 1170 | Introduction to Animal Metabolism | 3 |
| ANSC 304 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ECON 2120G | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts -see catalog for complete list 1 | 3 | |
| Ranch Management Elective: - see degree plan for complete list | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ANSC 370 | Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals | 4 |
| ANSC 303 or ANSC 308 | Livestock, Meat and Wool Evaluation or Horse Evaluation | 4 |
| Viewing a Wider World class - see catalog for complete list 2 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities - see catalog for complete list 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANSC 421 | Physiology of Reproduction | 4 |
| Viewing a Wider World - see catalog for complete list 2 | 3 | |
| Ranch Management Elective - see degree plan for complete list | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3 | |
| 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 402 | Animal Science Seminar | 1 |
| ANSC 422 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSC 423 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| Choose production course from degree plan | 3 | |
| Choose Business Elective from degree plan | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Choose production course from degree plan | 3 | |
| Choose production course from degree plan | 3 | |
| Ranch Management Elective - see degree plan for complete list | 3 | |
| Ag Elective - see degree plan for complete list. Recommend Internship | 3 | |
| Choose an elective course. Consider a minor in horse management, human animal interaction, dairy science range science or ranch management. | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses