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
General Education
Area I: Communications
English Composition - Level 1 14
English Composition - Level 2 13
Oral Communication3
Area II: Mathematics
MATH 1220GCollege Algebra 23-4
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 1215GGeneral Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors4
Choose one from the following: 3
Survey of Economics3
Macroeconomic Principles3
Principles of Microeconomics 3
Area V: Humanities 13
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 13
General Education Elective 13-4
Viewing A Wider World 36
Departmental/College Requirements 4
ANSC 1110Animal Science Careers1
ANSC 1120Introduction to Animal Science3
or ANSC 1120H Introduction to Animal Science Honors
ANSC 1120LIntroduction to Animal Science Lab1
ANSC 303Livestock, Meat and Wool Evaluation4
or ANSC 308 Horse Evaluation
ANSC 304Feeds and Feeding3
ANSC 370Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals4
ANSC/RGSC 402Animal Science Seminar (or)1
or ANSC 402 H Animal Science Seminar
ANSC 421Physiology of Reproduction4
ANSC 422Animal Nutrition3
ANSC 423Animal Breeding3
Ag Electives: choose a total of 6 credit with no more than 3 credits in ANSC Experience6
Introduction to Rangeland Management3
Introductory Horse Science3
Companion Animal in Society3
Introduction to Dairy Science3
Introduction to Meat Science3
Animal and Carcass Evaluation3
ANSC Experience
Internship1-3
Undergraduate Research Experience1-3
Animal Sciences Teaching/Extension Experience1-3
Concentration
AEEC 2120Introduction to Food and Agribusiness Accounting3
or ACCT 2110 Principles of Accounting I
ANSC 2330Animal Production3
ANSC 2340Genetics in Animal Science3
or ANSC 305 Principles of Genetics
ANSC 1170Introduction to Animal Metabolism3
Electives
Production Electives
Select 9 credits from production courses offered in the department9
Swine Production3
Horse Science and Management3
Beef Production: Cow-Calf Management3
Dairy Production3
Sheep and Wool Production3
Beef Production: Feedlot Management3
Advanced Dairy Herd Management3
Ranch Management Electives
Select three courses from the following:9
Technology and Communication for Business Management3
Spreadsheet Applications in Food and Agriculture3
Equine Reproductive Management3
Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals3
Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology3
Rangeland Plants3
Watershed Management3
Rangeland Restoration Ecology3
Livestock Behavior, Welfare and Handling3
Or any AEEC or RGSC numbered 300 & above except AEEC 305 and AEEC 456
3
Business Electives
Select one from the following:
Marketing and Food Agricultural Products3
Case Studies in Food and Agribusiness Management3
Small Business Management3
Personal Selling3
Or any BUSA, MGMT, MKTG numbered 300 & above that are not VWW courses
Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW)
A ST 311Statistical Applications3
Second Language: (not required)
Electives, to bring the total to 120 513-15
Total Credits120
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.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester 1Credits
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits15
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 & Technical Communication 3
 Credits14
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
 Credits15
Third Year
Semester 1
ANSC 370 Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals 4
ANSC 303
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
 Credits14
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
 Credits16
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
 Credits16
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
 Credits15
 Total Credits120
1

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.

2

See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses