Animal Science (BS)

Program Educational Goals:

1. Integrate and apply knowledge of animal sciences in and across the core areas of animal science such as physiology, nutrition, genetics, health, behavior and environmental management.
2. Think critically; use quantitative reasoning, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve problems in the animal sciences.
3. Effectively communicate animal science issues and perspectives orally and through writing
4. Demonstrate knowledge of major scientific concepts, social, economic and ethical implications in the animal sciences
5. Work collaboratively and independently, learning from diverse perspectives to assimilate knowledge and synthesize new solutions and ways of thinking about current challenges and issues in the animal sciences.

University Requirements:

• ENGL 110 - Seminar in Composition  (C- minimum)
• First Year Seminar (FYS)  (0-4 credits)
• Discovery Learning Experience (DLE)  (three credits)
• Multicultural Requirement  (three credits)
• University Breadth Requirements  (C- minimum):
  • Creative Arts and Humanities  (three credits)
  • History and Cultural Change  (three credits)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences  (three credits)
  • Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology  (three credits)
• Capstone Experience  

Second Writing Requirement:

One of the following (minimum grade of C-):

• Any College of Arts and Sciences approved second writing course.   

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• ANFS 449 - Food Biotechnology Credit(s): 4

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• ANFS 649 - Food Biotechnology

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• ANFS 450 - Applied Biomedical Communication Credit(s): 3

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• ANFS 650 - Applied Biomedical Communications

Major Requirements:

Students may not minor in Animal Science or major in both Animal Science AND Pre-veterinary Medicine or Animal Bioscience. A minimum grade of C- is required for all ANFS, PLSC and AGRI credits used to satisfy the major requirements.  

• AGRI 224 - One Health Credit(s): 3
• ANFS 101 - Animals, Science and Society Credit(s): 3

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• ANFS 111 - Animal and Food Science Laboratory Credit(s): 1

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• ANFS 112 - Animal Handling Credit(s): 1 (preferrred)

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• ANFS 240 - Functional Anatomy of Domestic Animals Credit(s): 4
• ANFS 251 - Animal Nutrition Credit(s): 3
• ANFS 252 - Animal Nutrition Applications Credit(s): 1
• ANFS 265 - Perspectives in Career and Professional Development Credit(s): 1
• ANFS 300 - Principles of Animal and Plant Genetics Credit(s): 3
• ANFS 332 - Introduction to Animal Diseases Credit(s): 3
• ANFS 340 - Introduction to Animal Environmental Management Credit(s): 3
• ANFS 345 - Introduction to Animal Physiology Credit(s): 3
• ANFS 350 - Animal Behavior Credit(s): 3

Electives:

After required courses are completed, sufficient credits must be taken to meet the minimum requirements for the degree. ANFS 399  may be taken P/F for a maximum of two credits toward the degree. No more than five credits of ANFS X66 may be counted towards the major.

Students should consult with their advisor regarding the choice of elective credits.

Credits to Total a Minimum of 124

Last Revised for 2022-2023 Academic Year