Reasons to consider a major in Animal Science/Science:

• You are interested in furthering your college education in animal-related graduate programs.
• You are interested in a science-based career in the animal industry.

             

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
ANSC 499	Senior Seminar in Animal Science (1 cr)

Required courses for the Animal Science/Science major include (12-16 credit hours):

CHEM 130/130L	General Chemistry I (4 cr)
CHEM 131/131L	General Chemistry II (4 cr)
CHEM 310/310L	Organic Chemistry I (4 cr)
CHEM 311/311L	Organic Chemistry II  (4 cr)   OR
CHEM 325/325/L	Basic Organic & Biochemistry (4 cr)

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