Program Overview

Animal Sciences: Science and Pre-Professional Emphasis

Overview

Explore the important and diverse benefits of animals in our world - from companionship and entertainment to food and service. The Science and Pre-professional emphasis relies heavily on science courses, from animal anatomy to cell biology. This path of study is geared toward students inclined to professions such as veterinarian, animal caretakers or breeders. Faculty and mentors associated with the program challenge students to apply their studies to address real-world challenges in the animal industry and agribusiness. This degree also provides a strong foundation for advanced study in graduate, medical, pharmacy or law school.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply knowledge of animal science disciplines for the improvement of animal health and welfare, animal industry practices, and products and services. Animal science disciplines include the following: nutrition, reproduction, physiology, breeding, genetics, meat science, animal health, food safety, animal behavior, and animal well-being.
• Critically evaluate global and contemporary issues affecting animal well-being and animal industries.
• Communicate the contribution of animals, animal products, and animal services to society across media platforms.
• Analyze diverse animal industry systems to sustain economic and environmental resources in a socially responsible manner.
• Apply professional ethics, laws, and regulations that guide the animal husbandry, welfare and treatment of animals, and treatment of industry employees.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• ACBS 313: Principles of Animal Genetics
• ACBS 400A: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• ACBS 445: Nutrition Physiology and Metabolic Biochemistry

Career Fields

• Academia
• Biology
• Breeding
• Research
• Veterinary health

Level of Math

Moderate Knowledge

The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions). This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling. Students who choose the M-strand are prepared for further mathematical work. This work may include MATH 107 (Exploring and Understanding Data), MATH 113 (Elements of Calculus), MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business), MATH 119A (Mathematics of Biological Systems: A Calculus Based Approach), or a statistics class from outside the Mathematics Department, such as ISTA 116 (Statistical Foundations for the Information Age) or SBS 200 (Statistics for the Social Sciences).

Level of Second Language

2nd Semester Proficiency

Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

No

This Major's College

College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Sample Plans

2025, Animal Sciences: Science and Pre-Professional Emphasis

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • Intro to Animal Science Lecture (3)
  • Intro to Animal Science Lab (1)
  • College Algebra (3)
  • ENGL 101 First-Year Composition (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
• 2nd Semester
  • ENGL 102 First-Year Composition (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • General Chemistry I (4)
  • Statistics (3)
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1)

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • General Biology I Lecture (3)
  • General Biology I Lab (1)
  • General Chemistry II (4)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • Emphasis Elective (3)
• 4th Semester
  • Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals (3)
  • General Biology II Lecture (3)
  • General Biology II Lab (1)
  • Economic of Food and Agriculture (3)
  • Organic Chemistry I Lecture (3)
  • Organic Chemistry I Lab (1)

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • Physiology of Reproduction Lecture (3)
  • Principles of Animal Nutrition (3)
  • Organic Chemistry II Lecture (3)
  • Organic Chemistry II Lab (1)
  • Communications (3)
  • Physiology of Reproduction Lecture (1)
• 6th Semester
  • Principles of Animal Genetics Systems (3)
  • Professional Development in Animal Agriculture (1)
  • Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Biochemistry (3)
  • General Microbiology (3)
  • Principles of Livestock Health Management (3)
  • Emphasis Elective (3)

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • Emphasis Elective (3)
  • General Physics I Lecture (3)
  • General Physics I Lab (1)
  • Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3)
  • Second Language (4)
  • Cell Biology (3)
• 8th Semester
  • Emphasis Elective (2)
  • General Physics II Lecture (3)
  • General Physics II Lab (1)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • Second Language (4)
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1)