Animal Science Major, B.S., Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Students are required to complete three credits of professional engagement which can be either an internship, study abroad or undergraduate research. Internships are typically completed the summer between sophomore and junior year.

Bachelor of Science students who have not maintained a “C” or higher average in one year (two semesters) of high school world language courses must complete a minimum of one semester in a university-level world language with a grade of “C” or better.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
ANSCI 10003
ANSCI 10101
BIOLOGY 1150 or 16505
ENGLISH 11303
Fine Arts General Education Elective3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
CHEMSTRY 1050 or 11404-5
ENGLISH 12303
MATH 18303
HHP 10001
Social Science General Education Elective3
 14-15
Total Credits: 14-15
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
ANSCI 21203
ANSCI 29901
ANSCI 31004
Second Ag Foundation Course3
Social Science General Education Elective3
 14
Total Credits: 14
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
ANSCI 25003
ANSCI 30404
SPEECH 10603
HISTORY 20203
Humanities General Education Elective3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
ANSCI 30003
ANSCI 30303
Social Science General Education Elective3
Minor/Emphasis/Elective Requirements3
Minor/Emphasis/Elective Requirements3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
ANSCI 31104
ANSCI 31304
Ethnic/Gender General Education Elective3
HHP Activity General Education Elective1
Minor/Emphasis/Elective Requirements3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
ANSCI 4030, 4070, or 41704
Minor/Emphasis/Elective Requirements11
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
ANSCI 4030, 4040, or 42603-4
ANSCI 49901
Minor/Emphasis/Elective Requirements10
 14-15
Total Credits: 14-15