Animal Science, Biotechnology and Research, BS (ANSC-BR)

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
ANSC 111 - General Animal Science Credit Hours: 3
ENVR 112 - Plant Science Credit Hours: 3
ENVR 233 - Soil Science Credit Hours: 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Animal Science Core

AGRB 261 - Principles of Agricultural and Applied Economics Credit Hours: 3 *
AGRB 382 - Agribusiness Management Credit Hours: 3
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)
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours.

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Biotechnology and Research Track (BR)

AENV 371 - Experimental Designs and Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 337 - Animal Nutrition Lab Credit Hours: 1
ANSC 431 - Animal Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 475 - Molecular Genetics Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 476 - Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3

Mathematics

MATH 124 - Precalculus II Credit Hours: 3 *
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Science Requirements

BIOL 112 - General Biology I Credit Hours: 3 *
BIOL 114 - General Biology I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
BIOL 113 - General Biology II Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 115 - General Biology II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
BIOL 351 - Genetics Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3 *
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Recommended Emphases (choose 1):

Total: 24-28 Credit Hours

Supplement for Major (BR Track)

CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Laboratory I 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

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Electives

Minimum - 1-5 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.