Program Requirements
Students have the option of choosing an emphasis within their major or a minor. Animal Science majors may not choose a minor in Dairy Science.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| General Education | 40-53 | |
| Specific General Education Requirements 1 | ||
| Survey of General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Concepts of Biology | ||
or BIOLOGY 1650 | The Unity of Life | |
or BIOLOGY 1750 | The Diversity of Life | |
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| School of Agriculture Core Courses | ||
| ANSCI 1000 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| One Additional Ag Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Introduction to Agribusiness | ||
or AGET 1750 | Equipment, Structure and Power Systems | |
or SCSCI 1240 | Introduction to Plant Science | |
or ENVHORT 1240 | Introduction to Plant Science | |
or ECORES 1010 | Introduction to Ecological Restoration and Resource Management | |
| Agriculture Professionalism | ||
| ANSCI 2990 | Pre-Capstone Seminar in Animal Science | 1 |
| ANSCI 4990 | Capstone Symposium in Animal Science | 1 |
| Professional Engagement | 3 | |
| Animal and Dairy Science Internship | ||
or ANSCI 4200 | Individual Study in Animal Science | |
or ANSCI 4960 | Special Topics in Animal Science | |
or ANSCI 4980 | Undergraduate Research in Animal Science | |
or AGRIC 4600 | Faculty Led Short-Term International Experience in Agriculture | |
| Required Animal Science Courses | ||
| ANSCI 2120 | Topics in Animal Health & Welfare | 3 |
| ANSCI 2500 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ANSCI 3000 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSCI 3030 | Genetics of Livestock Improvement | 3 |
| ANSCI 3040 | Principles of Meat Science and Processing | 4 |
| ANSCI 3100 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| ANSCI 3110 | Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| ANSCI 3130 | Animal and Food Microbiology | 4 |
| Select at least two of the following: | 8 | |
| Beef Management | ||
| Swine Management | ||
| Dairy Cattle Management | ||
| Small Ruminant and Equine Management | ||
| Companion Animal Care and Management 2 | ||
| Select a minor or emphasis | 24 - 29 | |
| Total Credits | 111-129 | |
- 1
Chemistry and Biology Courses must be completed with a C- or higher
- 2
Pre-Vet or Vet Tech Emphasis only
Animal Science Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Animal Handling | ||
| Meat and Animal Evaluation | ||
| Calf and Heifer Production Systems | ||
| Dairy Cattle Evaluation | ||
| Dairy Product Analysis and Processing | ||
| Principles of Meat Science and Processing | ||
| Animal and Dairy Science Internship | ||
| Dairy Records Analysis | ||
| Beef Management | ||
| Swine Management | ||
| Ruminant Nutrition | ||
| Nonruminant Nutrition | ||
| Lactation Physiology and Management | ||
| Small Ruminant and Equine Management | ||
| Companion Animal Care and Management | ||
| Pioneer Dairy Challenge | ||
| Special Topics in Animal Science | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Animal Science | ||
| Faculty Led Short-Term International Experience in Agriculture |
Comprehensive Emphasis
This emphasis is a 24-credit program of study approved by the advisor.
Pre-Vet Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHEMSTRY 1240 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 3540 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 4630 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| PHYSICS 1350 | Introductory Physics I | 5 |
| PHYSICS 1450 | Introductory Physics II | 5 |
| Electives | ||
| Other courses approved by advisor | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Veterinary Technician Emphasis
Students who successfully complete the Veterinary Technician associate of applied science degree at Madison College or Fox Valley Technical College, may transfer 36 credits (12 of which will be Animal Science course work at the 3000 level or above and 24 of which will be other Animal Science course work) of vet tech course work to UW-Platteville to complete the Vet Tech emphasis. The ONLY way a student may earn the vet tech emphasis is to successfully complete the Veterinary Technician associate of applied science degree at Madison College or Fox Valley Technical College.