Animal Science, Animal Industry and Business, BS (ANSC-BI)

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.

Animal Industry and Business Track (BI)

• ANSC 337 - Animal Nutrition Lab Credit Hours: 1
• ANSC 345 - Techniques in Animal Production Credit Hours: 1
• FIN 416 - Personal Financial Planning Credit Hours: 3
• MKTG 320 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3

Supplement for Major (BI Track)

• ACCT 210 - Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• ACCT 211 - Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 111 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
• CHEM 112 - Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
• CHEM 114 - Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry Credit Hours: 3

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.