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

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

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Core

AENV 110 - Introduction to Agricultural and Environmental Systems and Technology Credit Hours: 3
AGRB 261 - Principles of Agricultural and Applied Economics Credit Hours: 3 *
ANSC 111 - General Animal Science Credit Hours: 3
ENVR 112 - Plant Science Credit Hours: 3
ENVR 233 - Soil Science Credit Hours: 3
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours.

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Experiential Learning

Students are required to complete an experiential learning component.

Choose one option from the list below:

AENV 381 - International Applications in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Credit Hours: 3
AENV 384 - Internship in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Credit Hours: 3
AENV 399 - Research in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Credit Hours: 3 *
*AENV 399 is offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours. A total of 3 credit hours must be taken to meet the experiential learning requirement. The course may be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.

Total: 3 Credit Hours

Animal Science Core

ANSC 336 - Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 343 - Animal Reproduction Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 392 - Animal Health Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 496 - Animal Breeding Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 497 - Special Problems in Animal Science Credit Hours: 3 (capstone and writing-intensive course)

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Total: 30 Credit Hours

Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Health (PVH)

Choose a minimum of 5 hours from the following menu:

ANSC 235 - Companion Animal Management Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 360 - Horses and Horsemanship Credit Hours: 3
(Note: If ANSC 360 is taken, 1 hour counts for University PEAC activity and 2 hours count for track requirements.)
ANSC 363 - Monogastric Livestock Production Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 483 - Ruminant Livestock Production Credit Hours: 3

Mathematics

MATH 377 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 3 *
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Science Requirements

BIOL 121 - Introductory Biology I Credit Hours: 3 *
BIOL 122 - Introductory Biology I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
BIOL 123 - Introductory Biology II Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 124 - Introductory Biology II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
BIOL 351 - Genetics Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3 *
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Supplement for Major

BIOL 355 - Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 357 - Microbiology Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 134 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 223 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 324 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 453 - Biochemistry I: Foundations of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 110 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 111 - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 112 - General Physics II Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 113 - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1

Total: 27 Credit Hours

Electives

Minimum - 1 Credit Hour

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.