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 |
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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 | ||
| 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 | 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 | |
| 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 |
| or BCHE 341 | Survey of Biochemistry | |
| Choose one Chemistry requirement from the following to complete the Chemistry requirement: | 4-8 | |
| If the CHEM 313 set is selected all three courses must be completed | ||
| Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Students pursuing vet school or grad school must take CHEM 313, 314, 315) | 8 | |
| Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | 4 | |
| 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 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| Select one from the following: | 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 | 9-14 | |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1220G or MATH 1511G | College Algebra 1 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 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 | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACOM 1130G or COMM 1115G | Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture 1 or Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1121 | General Supplemental Instruction I | 1 |
| ANSC 1110 | Animal Science Careers | 1 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 2610G & BIOL 2610L | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1122 | General Supplemental Instruction II | 1 |
| ANSC 304 | Feeds and Feeding 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| BIOL 2110G & BIOL 2110L | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Macroeconomic Principles | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Choose from one of the following AG Elective Options: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Meat Science | ||
| Animal and Carcass Evaluation | ||
| Internship | ||
| Undergraduate Research Experience | ||
| Animal Sciences Teaching/Extension Experience | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ANSC 370 | Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals (Fall Only) 1 | 4 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Livestock, Meat and Wool Evaluation (Fall Only) | ||
| Horse Evaluation (Spring Only) | ||
| CHEM 313 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 303 | Organic Supplemental Instruction I | 1 |
| ANSC 305 | Principles of Genetics 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANSC 421 | Physiology of Reproduction (Spring Only) 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 314 & CHEM 315 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 304 | Organic Supplemental Instruction II | 1 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 1 | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 1 | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 1 | ||
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| 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 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Parasitology | ||
| Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals | ||
| Ruminant Nutrition | ||
| Basic Toxicology | ||
| Toxicology I | ||
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BCHE 395 or BCHE 341 | Biochemistry I 1 or Survey of Biochemistry | 3 |
| Choose any two from the following courses: | 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 | ||
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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These courses have prerequisites and it is the students responsibility to check and fulfill all course prerequisites listed for these courses.
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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.