Animal Biosciences (BS)

Program Educational Goals:

Integrate and apply knowledge of animal sciences with biology, chemistry and math, 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 biosciences, in preparation for post-graduate education in the animal biosciences.
Effectively communicate animal science issues and perspectives orally and through writing.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of major scientific concepts, social, economic and ethical implications in the animal biosciences.
Work collaboratively and independently, learning from diverse perspectives to assimilate knowledge and synthesize new solutions and ways of thinking about challenges and issues in the animal biosciences.

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 Communication

Oral Communication Requirement:

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

Major Requirements:

Students in Animal Bioscience may not minor in Animal Science or double major in either Pre-Veterinary Medicine or Animal Science. 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
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 310 - Animal and Plant Genetics Laboratory Credit(s): 2
ANFS 332 - Introduction to Animal Diseases Credit(s): 3
ANFS 345 - Introduction to Animal Physiology Credit(s): 3
ANFS 350 - Animal Behavior and Welfare Credit(s): 3
ANFS 340 - Introduction to Animal Environmental Management Credit(s): 3

Math and Science Requirements:

BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I Credit(s): 4
BISC 208 - Introductory Biology II Credit(s): 4
BISC 300 - Introduction to Microbiology Credit(s): 4
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
and
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
and
CHEM 134 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 325 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
CHEM 527 Biochemistry (3 cr.)
or
ANFS 475 - Veterinary Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice Credit(s): 3

Capstone/DLE:

One of the following:

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
ANFS 426 - Equine Management Credit(s): 4 *

Note:

*ANFS 426 may not be used to satisfy requirements for both the major and Equine Sciences minor.

Interest Area:

Complete one of two interest areas by completing three courses in the selected area.

Advanced Animal Health:

ANFS 435 - Animal Virology Credit(s): 3
or
ANFS 635 - Animal Virology
ANFS 436 - Immunology of Domestic Animals Credit(s): 3
or
ANFS 636 - Immunology of Domestic Animals
ANFS 440 - Comparative Histopathology Credit(s): 4
or
ANFS 640 - Comparative Histopathology
ANFS 455 - The Gut Microbiome: Microbial and Host Perspectives Credit(s): 4
or
ANFS 655 - The Gut Microbiome: Microbial and Host Perspectives
ANFS 470 - Principles of Molecular Genetics Credit(s): 3
or
ANFS 670 - Principles of Molecular Genetics

Advanced Animal Physiology and Nutrition:

ANFS 424 - Monogastric Nutrition Credit(s): 3
or
ANFS 624 - Monogastric Nutrition
ANFS 442 - Lactational Physiology Credit(s): 3
or
ANFS 642 - Lactational Physiology
ANFS 454 - Ruminant Nutrition Credit(s): 3
or
ANFS 654 - Ruminant Nutrition
ANFS 455 - The Gut Microbiome: Microbial and Host Perspectives Credit(s): 4
or
ANFS 655 - The Gut Microbiome: Microbial and Host Perspectives
PLSC 441 - Forage Resource Management Credit(s): 3
or
PLSC 641 - Forage Resource Management

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.