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Agricultural Sciences Area (Animal Science Track) – Bachelor of Science

The animal science track is designed to prepare the graduate for a career in the animal agriculture industry and/or admission to a graduate program in animal science. As the admission requirements for each graduate program varies, it is essential to work closely with an animal science advisor to assure that the appropriate courses are taken. Completion of this degree track does not guarantee admission to a graduate program.

Program Requirements

General Education

CHEM 101 or 111(choose one)

4
MATH 131, 135, or higher(choose one)

3-4
AGR 499CSenior Seminar in Agriculture

3
Total Credit Hours:37

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of requirements for the University.

Area Requirements

Agricultural Sciences Core

AGR 101Orientation to Agriculture

1
AGR 102Agricultural Experience

1
AGR 133Introduction to Animal Science

3
 
AGR 180Introduction to Field Crops

3
or
AGR 143Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock

3
 
AGR 204Agricultural Economics

3
 
AGR 215Horticultural Science

3
or
AGR 233Animal Diseases and Parasites

3
 
AGR 251Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics

3
or
AGR 243Equine Health and Disease

3
 
AGR 261Information Acquisition and Analysis

3
 
AGR 300Pest Management

3
or
AGR 316Feeds and Feeding

3
 
AGR 301Farm Management

3
AGR 307Soils

4
AGR 402, 339, or 439Advanced Agriculture Experience/Cooperative Education

2
 
CHEM 201Survey of Organic Chemistry

4
or
CHEM 112Principles of Chemistry II

4
Total Credit Hours:36

Students may apply no more than 11 credit hours from AGR 235, AGR 402, AGR 476 or cooperative education courses that will count as credit toward a degree.

Animal Science Track Requirements

Complete the following 12 hours:
AGR 180Introduction to Field Crops

3
AGR 222Livestock Evaluation

3
AGR 330Livestock Improvement

3
AGR 384Forage Crops

3
Choose 12 hours from the following:
AGR 306Principles of Epidemiology in Agriculture

3
AGR 310Stocker and Feedlot Management

3
AGR 336Dairy Production

3
AGR 337Poultry Production

3
AGR 338Livestock Judging

3
AGR 342Horse Production

3
AGR 343Beef Production

3
AGR 344Swine Production

3
AGR 345Sheep Production

3
AGR 380Equine Management

3
AGR 410Principles of Meat Science

3
AGR 480Equine Breeding and Reproduction

3
AGR 415Animal Nutrition

3
AGR 444Animal Health and Therapeutics

3
Total Credit Hours:24

Free Electives

Free Electives (chosen by student)

23
Total Credit Hours:23

Total Credit Hours: 120