Computer Science + Animal Sciences, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science + Animal Sciences
Computer Science + Animal Sciences (CS + ANSC) is a first-of-its-kind partnership between The Grainger College of Engineering’s Siebel School of Computing and Data Science and the Department of Animal Sciences in ACES. Students will be prepared to work with sensor technology, large data sets, and predictive analytics, all aimed at improving the health and well-being of production animals and pets.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science + Animal Sciences
Graduation Requirements
Minimum hours required for graduation: 126 hours.
University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300 and 400 level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.
The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.
General Education Requirements
Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I | 4-6 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | 6-8 | |
| Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | 0-15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Foundation | ||
| Communication Option: | 3 or 6 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Let’s Talk about Food, Agriculture, and the Environment | ||
| Oral & Written Comm I and Oral & Written Comm II | ||
| 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 |
| ECON 102 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 or 4 |
| or ACE 100 | Introduction to Applied Microeconomics | |
| MATH 220 | Calculus | 4 or 5 |
| or MATH 221 | Calculus I | |
| MATH 225 | Introductory Matrix Theory | 2 or 3 |
| or MATH 257 | Linear Algebra with Computational Applications | |
| MATH 231 | Calculus II | 3 |
| CS 361 | Probability & Statistics for Computer Science | 3 |
| Computer Sciences Core | ||
| CS 100 | Computer Science Orientation | 1 |
| CS 124 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 |
| CS 128 | Introduction to Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS 173 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CS 222 | Software Design Lab | 1 |
| CS 225 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CS 374 | Introduction to Algorithms & Models of Computation | 4 |
| CS 357 | Numerical Methods I | 3 or 4 |
| or CS 421 | Programming Languages & Compilers | |
| Computer Science Technical Track (two options) | ||
| Computer Architecture and System Programming | ||
| OR | ||
| Introduction to Computer Systems | ||
& Two 400-level CS courses | ||
| Animal Sciences Core | ||
| ANSC 100 | Intro to Animal Sciences | 4 |
| 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 398 | UG Experiential Learning (must be taken for a letter grade) | 1 |
| ANSC 498 | Integrating Animal Sciences | 2 |
| Applied Animal Sciences Courses (choose 3) | 9 | |
| Principles of Dairy Production | ||
| World Animal Resources | ||
| Horse Management | ||
| Meat Animal Evaluation | ||
| Companion Animals in Society | ||
| Food Animal Production, Management, and Evaluation | ||
| Human Animal Interactions | ||
| Companion Animal Management | ||
| Meat Production and Marketing | ||
| Meat Selection and Grading | ||
| Advanced Livestock Evaluation | ||
| Horse Appraisal | ||
| Adv Dairy Cattle Evaluation | ||
| Livestock Feeds and Feeding | ||
| Companion Animal Policy | ||
| Dairy Herd Management | ||
| Beef Production | ||
| Sheep and Goat Production | ||
| Pork Production | ||
| Poultry Science | ||
| Animal Shelter Management | ||
| Pet Food & Feed Manufacturing | ||
| Milk Quality and Udder Health | ||
| Companion Animal Cruelty Investigations | ||
| ANSC Leaders & Entrepreneurs | ||
| Feeds in Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation | ||
| Nutritional Impact on Cow Health and Disorders | ||
| What is Milk and Milk Quality | ||
| Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision for Precision Management | ||
| Basic Animal Sciences Courses (choose 3) | 9 | |
| Epidemics and Infectious Diseases | ||
| Equine Science | ||
| Principles of Biochemistry 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 | ||
| Comparative Immunobiology | ||
| Microbes and the Anim Indust | ||
| Animal Growth and Development | ||
| Neuroimmunology | ||
| Physiology of Animal Stress & Disease | ||
| Applied Animal Ecology | ||
| Introduction to Coding and Precision Management | ||
| 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 | ||
| Regression Analysis | ||
| Applied Bioinformatics | ||
| Bioinformatics | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hours | 126 | |
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science + Animal Sciences
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. See the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
First Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| CS 100 - Computer Science Orientation | 1 |
| CS 124 - Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 |
| MATH 220 - Calculus or MATH 221 - Calculus I | 4 |
| Composition I or Communication Option | 4 |
| ANSC 100 - Intro to Animal Sciences | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| CS 128 - Introduction to Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS 173 - Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MATH 231 - Calculus II | 3 |
| CHEM 102 - General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 103 - General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| Composition I or Communication Option | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
Second Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| CS 222 - Software Design Lab | 1 |
| CS 225 - Data Structures | 4 |
| CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 105 - General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| ANSC 221 - Cells, Metabolism and Genetics | 3 |
| ANSC 222 - Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| ANSC 398 - UG Experiential Learning | 1 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| CS 233 - Computer Architecture or CS 340 - Introduction to Computer Systems | 3 |
| ANSC 223 - Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSC 224 - Animal Reproduction and Growth | 4 |
| Applied Animal Sciences course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
Third Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| MATH 225 - Introductory Matrix Theory or MATH 257 - Linear Algebra with Computational Applications | 2 |
| Basic Animal Sciences course | 3 |
| Applied Animal Sciences course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| CS 341 - System Programming (or 400-level CS course) | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| CS 361 - Probability & Statistics for Computer Science | 3 |
| CS 374 - Introduction to Algorithms & Models of Computation | 4 |
| Free Elective course or 400-level CS course | 4 |
| ECON 102 - Microeconomic Principles or ACE 100 - Introduction to Applied Microeconomics | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
Fourth Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| CS 357 - Numerical Methods I or CS 421 - Programming Languages & Compilers | 3 |
| Basic Animal Sciences course | 3 |
| Applied Animal Sciences course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| ANSC 498 - Integrating Animal Sciences | 2 |
| Basic Animal Sciences course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 14 |
Total Hours
Total hours for all requirements: 126
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science + Animal Sciences
Students will be prepared to work with sensor technology, large data sets, and predictive analytics, all aimed at improving the health and well-being of production animals and pets.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science + Animal Sciences
Please see the Computer Science advisor in 1210 Siebel Center, as well as the Animal Sciences Undergraduate Curriculum Coordinator, Dr. David Miller, 116 Animal Sciences Lab.
Animal Sciences
Animal Sciences website
Animal Sciences Laboratory
1207 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-3131
ansc@illinois.edu
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences website
ACES Office of Academic Programs
128 Mumford Hall
1301 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-3380
aces-academics@illinois.edu
Advising
Advising website
217-333-3570
anscadvising@illinois.edu
Admissions
ACES Undergraduate Admissions
University of Illinois Undergrad Admissions
217-333-3380
visitACES@illinois.edu
Computer Science
Computer Science degree information
CS + Crop Science website
Computer Science website
Computer Science faculty
undergrad@cs.illinois.edu
The Grainger College of Engineering
The Grainger College of Engineering Admissions