Students have the option of choosing an emphasis within their major (see below) or a minor. Dairy Science majors may not choose a minor in Animal Science.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| General Education | 40-55 | |
| Specific Core Curriculum 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 3100 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| ANSCI 3110 | Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals | 4 |
| ANSCI 3130 | Animal and Food Microbiology | 4 |
| Dairy Science Major Courses | ||
| ANSCI 2040 | Calf and Heifer Production Systems | 3 |
| ANSCI 2050 | Dairy Cattle Evaluation | 3 |
| ANSCI 3200 | Dairy Records Analysis | 1 |
| ANSCI 3010 | Dairy Product Analysis and Processing | 3 |
| ANSCI 4070 | Dairy Cattle Management | 4 |
| ANSCI 4150 | Lactation Physiology and Management | 4 |
| Select a minor or emphasis | 24-29 | |
| Total Credits | 117-137 | |
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Chemistry and Biology courses must be completed with a C- or higher
Dairy Science Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Animal Handling | ||
| Meat and Animal Evaluation | ||
| Principles of Meat Science and Processing | ||
| Biotechnology in Animal Science | ||
| Animal and Dairy Science Internship | ||
| Beef Management | ||
| Swine Management | ||
| Ruminant Nutrition | ||
| Nonruminant Nutrition | ||
| Advanced Nutrition Consulting | ||
| Small Ruminant and Equine Management | ||
| Individual Study in Animal Science | ||
| 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 |
Pre-Vet Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credits: 36 Major, 21 Emphasis, 3 Electives* | ||
| 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 |
| 3 additional credits of electives* | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Comprehensive Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credits: 36 Major, 24 Approved Credits | 24 | |
| 24-credit program of study approved by advisor | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |