Animal Science, BS

The Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science prepares students for management-level employment in an animal-related field or admission to graduate school. Students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine will need to complete additional science classes to meet the prerequisites for veterinary colleges. See “Recommended for Pre-Vet” and “Pre-Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine” below for more details.

Total Credits: 124

Major: Core Requirements - 40

Core Requirements

AGRI 175 - First Year Seminar Credits: 1
AGRI 270 - Management of Agriculture Enterprises Credits: 3
3 Credits of AGRI 345 - Topics in __________ Credits: 1–4 (Environmental Studies in Agriculture)
1 Credits of AGRI 395 - Internship in ___________ Credits: 1–6
AGRI 497 - Capstone In _______________ Credits: 1–6
AGRI 415 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1
ANSI 114 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: 3
ANSI 305 - Animal Nutrition Credits: 3
ANSI 340 - Production/Management of ___________ Credits: 3
ANSI 425 - Issues in Animal Agriculture, Research and Medicine Credits: 3
ANSI 435 - Animal Genetics Credits: 3
ANSI 440 - Animal Reproduction Credits: 3
Agriculture major credits selected in consultation with an advisor from AGRI, ANSI and HORT courses to fulfill the remaining 40 required.
ANSI 445 - Physiology of Domestic Animals Credits: 3

Cognates - 16-18

BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
Recommended for Pre-Vet
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
BCHM 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
PHYS 141 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 142 - General Physics II Credits: 4

Andrews Core Experience

Students must take all courses designated in the BA/BS Degree Requirements of the Andrews Core Experience while noting the following course substitutions.

Fine Arts
HORT 350 - History of Landscape Architecture Credits: 3

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Animal Science, BS

Total Credits: 124

Major: Core Requirements - 40

Core Requirements

Cognates - 16-18

Andrews Core Experience

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Animal Science, BS

Total Credits: 124

Major: Core Requirements - 40

Core Requirements

Cognates - 16-18

Andrews Core Experience