Reasons to consider a major in Animal Science:

• You are business-oriented and are interested in the business and financial aspects of the animal agricultural industry.
• You want to work with domestic livestock such as beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, and swine.
• You are interested in the efficient production of food animals and the processing and consumption of high-quality meats and dairy products.

                              
                                                  
Core courses for all Animal Science majors (13 credit hours):

ANSC 131	Introduction to Animal Science (3 cr)    OR
EQST 101	Introduction to Equine Science (3 cr)
ANSC 231	Principles of Food Animal Nutrition (3 cr)    OR
EQST 201	Principles of Equine Nutrition (3 cr)
ANSC 232	Physiology of Reproduction and Growth (3 cr)    OR
EQST 202	Physiology of Equine Reproduction and Growth (3 cr)
ANSC 310	Principles of Animal Breeding and Genetics (3 cr)    OR
BIOL 310	Human Genetics (3 cr)
ANSC 499	Senior Seminar in Animal Science (1 cr)

                        
Required courses for the Animal Science major include (19 credit hours):         
    

ANSC 320	Meat Animal Evaluation
ACCT 220	Principles of Accounting I
EQST 302	Farm & Stable Management
BUAD 220	Principles of Management
BUAD 311	Business Communications
CHEM 111	Basic Chemistry OR higher

Additional coursework needed:

• Animal Production courses - students are required to take 3 of 5 courses for 6 credit hours
• Animal Science electives - students are required to take 15 credit hours with 9 credits being 300 level or higher