2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Health, BS (ANSC-PVH)


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BS: Animal Science Degree Plan (ANSC)


The animal science degree is designed to prepare students to effectively serve the livestock industry by producing graduates conversant in issues related to animal agriculture. The curriculum is designed for academically talented students interested in the application of biology and technology to the care, management and study of domestic animals. While the program emphasizes traditional farm species of dairy cattle, beef cattle and swine, it also addresses companion animals, small ruminants, and poultry. The animal science curriculum contains a fundamental animal science core accompanied by emphasis tracks. The tracks are pre-veterinary medicine and health, business and industry, livestock management, and biotechnology and research. Graduates are prepared for admission to professional and/or graduate programs for advanced studies or entry into career fields.

University Requirements


Please see the University Requirements  section of this catalog.

Major Requirements


Total: 12 Credit Hours

Animal Science Core


Total: 18 Credit Hours

Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Health Track (PVH)


Kinesiology


Mathematics


Science Requirements


Total: 5 Credit Hours


Total: 23 Credit Hours


Electives


Minimum - 6 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 72


Other Graduation Requirements


Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.00
Minimum advanced hours: 33
Minimum total hours: 128

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.

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