BS Animal Science

The Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science prepares students for management-level employment in an animal-related field or admission to graduate school. Students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine will need to complete additional science classes to meet the prerequisites for veterinary colleges. See “Recommended for Pre-Vet” below for more details.

Total Credits - 124
Major - 45

AGRI 175 - First Year Seminar Credits: 1
AGRI 270 - Management of Agriculture Enterprises Credits: 3
AGRI 335 - Research Methods Credits: 1
AGRI 394 - Internship & Career Preparation Credits: 1
AGRI 395 - Internship in ___________ Credits: 1–6
AGRI 415 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1
AGRI 450 - Environmental Leadership Credits: 3
AGRI 497 - Capstone In _______________ Credits: 1–6
ANSI 114 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: 3
ANSI 305 - Animal Nutrition Credits: 3
ANSI 340 - Production/Management of ___________ Credits: 3
ANSI 425 - Issues in Animal Agriculture, Research and Medicine Credits: 3
ANSI 435 - Animal Genetics Credits: 3
ANSI 440 - Animal Reproduction Credits: 3
ANSI 445 - Physiology of Domestic Animals Credits: 4
Electives

Students select major electives from any AGRI, ANSI, or HORT courses in consultation with their advisor to fulfill the credits remaining to reach the 45 required.

Cognates - 16-18
Recommended for other than Pre-Vet students:
BCHM 120 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4
BIOL 110 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4

Recommended for Pre-Vet students:
BCHM 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
PHYS 141 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 142 - General Physics II Credits: 4
Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, students should be able to:

Understand the practices and principles of agricultural disciplines.
Manage human, financial and material resources in the fields of agriculture.
Demonstrate professionalism, such is punctuality, dependability, respect for supervisors and peers.
Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively.