Animal Sciences: Companion & Equine Science, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences, Companion & Equine Science Concentration
The companion animal and equine science concentration is designed for students intending to pursue a career in those industries generally not associated with traditional meat animal or dairy production. Students will take courses that prepare them for careers in specialized fields of animal care, animal health and animal well-being associated with zoos, kennels, research laboratories, and the racing industry.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences, Companion & Equine Science Concentration
Prescribed Courses including Campus General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I and Speech | ||
| RHET 105 | Writing and Research (or equivalent) (see college Composition I requirement) | 4 |
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Select from campus approved list. | 3-4 | |
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Select one course from Western culture, one from non-Western culture, and one from U.S. minority culture from campus approved lists. | 9 | |
| Foreign Language | ||
| Coursework at or above the third level is required for graduation. | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus for Business I | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning II | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
ACE 261 | ||
| Intro to Applied Statistics | ||
| Economic Statistics I | ||
| Intro to Statistics | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Intro to Social Statistics | ||
| Natural Sciences and Technology | ||
| CHEM 102 & CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Lab I | 4 |
| CHEM 104 & CHEM 105 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Lab II | 4 |
| MCB 100 & MCB 101 | Introductory Microbiology and Intro Microbiology Laboratory | 5 |
| Humanities and the Arts | ||
| Courses selected from campus approved list | 6 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| ECON 102 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| or ACE 100 | Introduction to Applied Microeconomics | |
| Additional social or behavioral science course; cannot be an economics course. | 3-4 | |
| ACES Required | ||
| ACES 101 | Contemporary Issues in ACES | 2 |
| Animal Sciences Required | ||
| ANSC 100 | Intro to Animal Sciences | 4 |
| ANSC 101 | Contemporary Animal Issues | 3 |
| ANSC 103 | Working With Farm Animals | 2 |
| ANSC 221 | Cells, Metabolism and Genetics | 3 |
| ANSC 222 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| ANSC 223 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSC 224 | Animal Reproduction and Growth | 4 |
| ANSC 298 | Animal Science Careers and Professional Development | 1 |
| ANSC 398 | UG Experiential Learning 1 | 1 |
| ANSC 498 | Integrating Animal Sciences | 2 |
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ANSC 398 only fulfills the degree requirement when taken for a standard letter grade.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Companion Animal and Equine Science Concentration Required | ||
| Choose one group: 1 | 6 | |
| Companion Animals in Society and Companion Animal Management | ||
| or | ||
| Horse Management and Equine Science | ||
| Select two of the following Applied Sciences courses: 1 | 6 | |
| Principles of Dairy Production | ||
| Intro Dairy Cattle Evaluation | ||
| World Animal Resources | ||
| Horse Management 1 | ||
| Breeding Animal Evaluation | ||
| Introduction to Animal Evaluation | ||
| Meat Technology | ||
| Companion Animals in Society 1 | ||
| Food Animal Production, Management, and Evaluation | ||
| Human Animal Interactions | ||
| Equine Science | ||
| Companion Animal Management 1 | ||
| Meat Production and Marketing | ||
| Meat Selection and Grading | ||
| Advanced Livestock Evaluation | ||
| Horse Appraisal | ||
| Adv Dairy Cattle Evaluation | ||
| Livestock Feeds and Feeding | ||
| Technology and Management: The Basics | ||
| Companion Animal Policy | ||
| Dairy Herd Management | ||
| Beef Production | ||
| Sheep and Goat Production | ||
| Pork Production | ||
| Poultry Science | ||
| Advanced Dairy Management | ||
| Animal Shelter Management | ||
| Pet Food & Feed Manufacturing | ||
| Milk Quality and Udder Health | ||
| Adv Reproductive Management | ||
| ANSC Leaders & Entrepreneurs | ||
| Select two of the following Basic Sciences courses: | 6 | |
| Epidemics and Infectious Diseases | ||
| Biology of Reproduction | ||
| Cellular Metabolism in Animals | ||
| Behavior of Domestic Animals | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Zoo Animal Conservation Sci | ||
| Meat Science | ||
| Ruminant Nutrition | ||
| Minerals and Vitamins | ||
| Companion Animal Nutrition | ||
| Advanced Reproductive Biology | ||
| Lactation Biology | ||
| Applied Statistical Methods I | ||
| Human Genetics | ||
| Applied Animal Genetics | ||
| Statistical Methods | ||
| Population Genetics | ||
| Advanced Genetics and Genomics | ||
| Math Modeling in Life Sciences | ||
| Biological Modeling | ||
| Comparative Immunobiology | ||
| Microbes and the Anim Indust | ||
| Animal Growth and Development | ||
| Stem Cell Biology | ||
| Neuroimmunology | ||
| The Secret Life of Animals: How Technology Can Help You Observe It and Take Action | ||
| Applied Animal Ecology | ||
| Muscle Biology | ||
| Protein and Energy Nutrition | ||
| Regulation of Metabolism | ||
| Advanced Ruminant Nutrition | ||
| Techniques in Animal Nutrition | ||
| Nonruminant Nutrition Concepts | ||
| Topics in Nutrition Research | ||
| Adv Companion Animal Nutrition | ||
| Repro Physiology Lab Methods | ||
| Regression Analysis | ||
| Applied Bioinformatics | ||
| Bioinformatics | ||
| Statistical Genomics | ||
| Immunobiological Methods | ||
| Animal Stress Physiology | ||
| Additional elective courses must be completed to yield at least 126 total Hours for graduation. | 25-29 | |
| Total Hours | 126 | |
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ANSC 206, 250, 306 and 307 may NOT be used to meet more than one requirement.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences, Companion & Equine Science Concentration
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree General and Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ANSC 100 | 4 | RHET 105 or CMN 101 | 4 |
| ACES 101 | 2 | ANSC 101 | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | 3 | ANSC 103 | 2 |
| CHEM 103 | 1 | CHEM 104 | 3 |
| CMN 101 or RHET 105 | 3 | CHEM 105 | 1 |
| General Education course | 3 | MATH 234 | 4 |
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ANSC 222 | 3 | ANSC 223 | 3 |
| ANSC 221 | 3 | ANSC 224 | 4 |
| STAT 100, CPSC 241, ECON 202, PSYC 235, or SOC 280 | 3 | ANSC 298 | 1 |
| General Education course | 3 | Language Other than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Concentration Elective | 3 | ANSC 398 | 3 |
| Concentration Elective | 3 | Concentration Elective | 3 |
| MCB 100 | 3 | Concentration Elective | 3 |
| MCB 101 | 2 | ACE 100 or ECON 102 | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 4 |
| Free Elective course | 3 | ||
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ANSC 498 | 2 | Concentration Elective | 3 |
| Concentration Elective | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 126 | |||
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences, Companion & Equine Science Concentration
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