BS Animal Science

 

The Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science prepares students for management-level employment in an animal-related field or admission to graduate school. Students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine will need to complete additional science classes to meet the prerequisites for veterinary colleges. See “Recommended for Pre-Vet” below for more details.

Total Credits - 120
Major - 45

AGRI 175 - First Year Seminar Credits: 1
AGRI 235 - Sustainable Agriculture Techniques Credits: 0–3 (minimum of two semesters required)
AGRI 270 - Management of Agriculture Enterprises Credits: 3
AGRI 335 - Research Methods Credits: 1
AGRI 394 - Internship & Career Preparation Credits: 1
AGRI 395 - Internship in ___________ Credits: 1–6
AGRI 415 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1
AGRI 450 - Environmental Leadership Credits: 3
AGRI 497 - Capstone In: Credits: 1–10
ANSI 114 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: 3
ANSI 305 - Animal Nutrition Credits: 3
ANSI 340 - Production/Management of ___________ Credits: 3
ANSI 425 - Issues in Animal Agriculture, Research and Medicine Credits: 3
ANSI 435 - Animal Genetics Credits: 3
ANSI 440 - Animal Reproduction Credits: 3
ANSI 445 - Physiology of Domestic Animals Credits: 4
HORT 250 - History of Landscape Architecture Credits: 3 *

*Course fulfills ACE requirement.

Electives

Students select major electives from any AGRI, ANSI, or HORT courses in consultation with their advisor to fulfill the credits remaining to reach the 45 required.

Cognates - 8

CHEM 110 - Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 4 OR higher level Chemistry course.
BIOL 110 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4 OR BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5

 

Recommended for Pre-Vet students:

BCHM 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
PHYS 141 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 142 - General Physics II Credits: 4
 

General Education (Andrews Core Experience)

Students must fulfill all Bachelor’s Degree requirements listed in the Andrews Core Experience.
 

Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, students should be able to:

Understand the practices and principles of agricultural disciplines.
Manage human, financial and material resources in the fields of agriculture.
Demonstrate professionalism, such is punctuality, dependability, respect for supervisors and peers.
Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively.