Animal Science (BS)

Program Educational Goals:

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.
Think critically; use quantitative reasoning, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve problems in the animal sciences.
Effectively communicate animal science issues and perspectives orally and through writing
Demonstrate knowledge of major scientific concepts, social, economic and ethical implications in the animal sciences
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.

Four Year Plan

Please refer to the Four-Year Plan for departmental recommended path toward graduation.

University Requirements:

ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing (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.
ANFS 449 - Food Biotechnology Credit(s): 4
or
ANFS 649 - Food Biotechnology
ANFS 450 - Applied Biomedical Communication Credit(s): 3
or
ANFS 650 - Applied Biomedical Communications

Oral Communication Requirement:

COMM 212 - Public Speaking & Professional Presentation Credit(s): 3

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
ANFS 111 - Animal and Food Science Exploration Credit(s): 1
or
ANFS 112 - Animal Handling Credit(s): 1 (preferrred)
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 and Welfare Credit(s): 3

Math and Science Requirements:

BISC 205 - Biology for Health Sciences Credit(s): 4
or
BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I Credit(s): 4
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
or
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 134 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 213 - Elementary Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
or
CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 214 - Elementary Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
or
CHEM 527 - Introductory Biochemistry
MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice Credit(s): 3

400-level ANFS courses

Take a minimum of 9 credits of 400/600-level ANFS courses

One of the following 4-credit capstone courses

ANFS 404 - Dairy Production Credit(s): 4
ANFS 411 - Food Science Capstone Credit(s): 4
ANFS 417 - Beef Cattle and Sheep Production Credit(s): 4
ANFS 418 - Swine Production Credit(s): 4
ANFS 421 - Poultry Production Credit(s): 3
and
ANFS 422 - Poultry Production Laboratory Credit(s): 1

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.