Agricultural Science, Animal Science - Pre-Veterinary, BS

Program Overview

This Animal Science program provides a comprehensive foundation in animal biology, nutrition, genetics, and management. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory courses and practical training, preparing them for careers in animal production, veterinary medicine, and related fields. The curriculum emphasizes scientific principles and industry best practices, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the modern animal science industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Freshman Year
• Fall Semester
• ENC 1101 Freshman Communicative Skills I (3)
• BSC 1010 General Biology I (3)
• BSC 1010L General Bio Lab I (1)
• ANS 3006 Introduction To Animal Science (3)
• MAC 1105 College Algebra (3)
• AGG 2004 Introduction To Agricultural Science (1)
• Spring Semester
• ENC 1102 Freshman Communicative Skills II (3)
• BSC 1011 General Biology II (2)
• BSC 1011L General Bio II Lab (2)
• Humanities State Wide Core I (3)
• AMH 2091 Introduction to African-American History (3)
• MAC 1114 Algebraic/Trigonometric Functions (3)
• Sophomore Year
• Fall Semester
• CHM 1045 General Chemistry I (3)
• CHM 1045L General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
• Social Sciences State Wide Core (POS 2041 or AMH 2020 recommended if Civic Literacy requirements have not been met) (3)
• ATE 2110 Anatomy of Farm and Companion Animals I (3)
• ANS 3463 Feeds & Feeding
• AGG 2050 Introduction To Biotechnology (2)
• Spring Semester
• MAC 2311 Calculus I (4)
• CHM 1046 General Chemistry II (3)
• CHM 1046L General Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
• ANS 3232 Equine Science & Management Training 4
• STA 2023 Introduction to Probability and Statistics I (3)
• Junior Year
• Fall Semester
• ANS 3244 Cattle Production (3)
• CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I (3)
• CHM 2210L Organic Chem I Laboratory (1)
• PHY 2048L General Physics-I Laboratory (1)
• PHY 2053 College Physics I (3)
• ANS 3311 Reproduction of Farm Animals (3)
• Spring Semester
• AGR 3232 Pasture And Range Management (3)
• CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II (3)
• CHM 2211L Organic Chem II Lab (1)
• PHY 2054 College Physics II (3)
• PHY 2054L College Physics II-L (1)
• MCB 3020C Microbiology (4)
• Senior Year
• Fall Semester
• ANS 4931 Seminar (1)
• VME 4117 Animal Sanitation And Disease Control (3)
• BCH 4033 Biochemistry I (3)
• BCH 4033L Biochemistry I Lab (1)
• ANS 3384 GENETICS OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS 3
• ATE 3945 Herd Man / Hus Frm Animal Prac
• Spring Semester
• ANS 4445 Animal Nutrition (4)
• ANS 4932 Sp Prob In Animal Sc
• ANS 4291C Incubation & Brooding (3)
• ANS 3614 Meats (3)
• ANS 3264 Swine Science (3)