This curriculum is designed to provide scientific expertise in chemistry, biological and physical sciences and mathematics and is recommended for students considering entry into the veterinary, medical or allied health field, or the graduate program of their choice. This option provides a strong background for graduate study in a wide variety of disciplines. Animal scientists graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in this option who do not enter graduate or professional school find employment in rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical, clinical and food-related industries. Students may concentrate on an emphasis area within this option, including the following.
Pre-Professional
Students planning to pursue a career in veterinary medicine can complete course requirements for admission to the professional curriculum in this emphasis. Students gain experience working with animals through direct contact in laboratory courses and directed field study. Students acquire knowledge of animal systems and animal behavior principles through coursework and interaction with livestock industry leaders. Students are also prepared to seek admission to the professional curricula in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry and physical therapy.
Pre-graduate Studies
This emphasis prepares students to pursue a Master of Science, Master of Agriculture or Doctor of Philosophy degree. Possible graduate programs include animal behavior, animal breeding, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, meats, dairy science, food science and technology, genetics, growth biology, nutrition and reproductive physiology. Experience gained through honors courses, internships, special problems courses and research laboratories helps the student identify specific disciplines of interest for graduate study. Students with advanced degrees are employed as university professors, research scientists or technicians, extension livestock specialists and technical representatives for industry.
Plan of Study Grid First Year |
Fall |
ANSC 101 | Introductory Seminar for Animal Science | 1 |
ANSC 107 & ANSC 108 | General Animal Science and General Animal Science Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 119 | Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 4 |
1 | 3 |
1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
ANSC 111 | Animal Production Systems | 3 |
ANSC 113 | Farm Animal Biosystems | 2 |
CHEM 120 | Fundamentals of Chemistry II | 4 |
ENGL 104 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Second Year |
Fall |
ANSC 303/NUTR 303 | Principles of Animal Nutrition | 3 |
BIOL 111 | Introductory Biology I | 4 |
CHEM 227 & CHEM 237 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 |
Spring |
ANSC 307/FSTC 307 | Meats | 3 |
BIOL 112 | Introductory Biology II | 4 |
CHEM 228 & CHEM 238 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
1 | 3 |
1 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 17 |
Third Year |
Fall |
ANSC 318 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
BICH 410
| Comprehensive Biochemistry I
or Principles of Biochemistry | 3 |
GENE 301 & GENE 312 | Comprehensive Genetics and Comprehensive Genetics Laboratory | 4 |
| 3 |
| Introduction to Biometry | |
| Statistical Methods | |
| Statistical Methods | |
| 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
Spring |
ANSC 305 | Animal Breeding | 3 |
ANSC 333 & ANSC 334 | Reproduction in Farm Animals and Reproduction in Farm Animals Laboratory | 3 |
| 4 |
| Food Bacteriology and Food Bacteriology Lab | |
| Introductory Microbiology | |
| Fundamentals of Microbiology | |
| Biomedical Microbiology | |
2 | 6 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
Summer |
3 | 0 |
| Animal Science Experience | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 0 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
4 | 4 |
4 | 4 |
1 | 3 |
2 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 |
Spring |
ANSC 498 | Animal Science Capstone | 4 |
COMM 203
| Public Speaking
or Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
1 | 3 |
2 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 13 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |
Students are required to make a C or better for each of their courses in the major (ANSC) coursework area.
All undergraduate students must take at least (2) specific courses in their major designated as writing or communication intensive (W or C). To be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor.
Maximum of 4hrs of ANSC 485 may be used in this program.
Maximum of 5hrs of ANSC 494 may be used in this program.