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 Competencies
Students graduating from the Agricultural Sciences (Animal Science) – Bachelor of Science degree program should possess the following:
- Written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and basic math skills that will allow the individual to collect, analyze, interpret and present information that is used within the agriculture industry.
- An understanding of the basic concepts of the physical and biological sciences and how these sciences are applicable to the field of agriculture.
- An understanding of the importance of the arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences and health sciences to humankind.
- An understanding of and literacy in all disciplines of agriculture, especially to include the disciplines of animal science, equine science, agronomy, soils, horticulture, agricultural mechanics, pest management, agricultural economics, and farm management.
- An understanding of and the ability to demonstrate techniques used in the reproduction, husbandry, evaluation and feed of farm animals.
Assessment
- Exit examination which covers all core classwork.
- Surveys of graduating students, alumni, advisory groups, and employers.
Program Requirements
General Education
The following specific General Education courses must be completed:
Area Core Requirements
| AGR 101 | Foundations of Agriculture | 3 |
| AGR 102 | Agricultural Experience | 1 |
| AGR 133 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| AGR 180 | Introduction to Field Crops | 3 |
| AGR 204 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGR 261 | Software Applications in Agriculture | 3 |
| AGR 301 | Farm Management | 3 |
| AGR 307 | Soils | 4 |
| AGR 402 | Advanced Agricultural Experience | 3 |
| CHEM 201 | Survey of Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Animal Science Track Requirements
| AGR 143 | Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock | 3 |
| AGR 222 | Livestock Evaluation | 3 |
| AGR 316 | Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| AGR 330 | Livestock Improvement | 3 |
| AGR 420 | Farm Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Animal Science Electives
Species Production
Choose nine hours from the following:
Additional Electives
Choose one course from two of the following groups:
Group A
| AGR 233 | Animal Diseases and Parasites | 3 |
| AGR 243 | Equine Health and Disease | 3 |
| AGR 306 | Principles of Epidemiology in Agriculture | 3 |
Group B
Group C
| AGR 342 | Horse Production | 3 |
| AGR 355 | Applied Domestic Animal Behavior | 3 |
| AGR 380 | Equine Management | 3 |
| AGR 480 | Equine Breeding and Reproduction | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Free Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120