Animal Sciences Minor
for the Undergraduate Minor in Animal Sciences
The minor in Animal Sciences is designed to provide students with a basic understanding and knowledge of a discipline subject matter area of their choice. Subject matter areas include animal production and management, nutrition, genetics, animal behavior, immunology, meat science/muscle biology, microbiology, reproductive physiology, and molecular biology. Courses in the minor cannot be completed Credit/No Credit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses Required | ||
| ANSC 100 | Intro to Animal Sciences | 4 |
| ANSC 101 | Contemporary Animal Issues | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Animal Nutrition | ||
| Animal Reproduction and Growth | ||
| Cells, Metabolism and Genetics | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Courses Required | ||
| Minimum two additional 300- or 400-level ANSC courses. These courses must be distinct from the student's major or an additional minor. | 6-8 | |
| ANSC 398 and ANSC 499 do not count toward the minor. | ||
| Total Hours | 19-22 | |
for the Undergraduate Minor in Animal Sciences
Animal Sciences
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Animal Sciences Laboratory
1207 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-3131
Animal Sciences email
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
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Advising
(217) 333-3570
Animal Sciences advising email
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