Program Overview

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Animal Sciences: Animal Industry Emphasis

Overview

Learn how animals, science and business work together to further industry, education, and environmental and human health. The Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences with an Animal Industry emphasis takes an interdisciplinary approach to educating students on how business and animal science pair in industries such as dairy production, food safety, research, marketing and more. Coursework includes business law and accounting and marketing principles, as well as science-based classes such as microbiology and physiology. The Animal Industry emphasis enables students to tailor the degree to their interests by allowing them five major elective courses in the following areas: Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Agricultural & Resource Economics, and Molecular and Cellular Biology. Faculty and mentors associated with the program challenge students to apply their studies to address real-world challenges in the animal industry and agribusiness.

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 405: Principles of Livestock Health
• ACBS 380R: Food Safety and Microbiology
• ACBS 301: Financial and Economic Strategy

Career Fields

• Agribusiness
• Animal breeding
• Animal nutrition
• Federal inspection
• 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: Animal Industry Emphasis

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

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • College Algebra
  • ACBS 102R
  • ACBS 102L
  • ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • UNIV 101
• 2nd Semester
  • CHEM 130
  • CHEM 130L
  • Statistics
  • ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • ACBS 210 or 220 or 270
  • General Biology I Lecture
  • General Biology I Lab
  • Second Language
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• 4th Semester
  • Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
  • General Microbiology Lecture
  • General Biology II Lecture
  • Second Language
  • Economics of Food and Agriculture

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • Physiology of Reproduction Lecture
  • Physiology of Reproduction Lab
  • Principles of Livestock Health Management
  • Animal Science Animal Industry Emphasis Elective
  • ACBS 334 Principles of Animal Nutrition
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)
• 6th Semester
  • Principles of Animal Genetics Systems
  • Human Resource Management
  • Professional Development in Animal Agriculture
  • Animal Science Animal Industry Emphasis Elective
  • Beef Resource Management or Environmental Physiology
  • ACBS 336A or 445

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • ACBS 380R or ACBS 471 or ACBS 355
  • ACBS 301 or AREC 315
  • Communications
  • Animal Science Animal Industry Emphasis Elective
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• 8th Semester
  • Meat Animal Composition
  • Animal Science Animal Industry Emphasis Elective
  • Animal Science Animal Industry Emphasis Elective
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • Animal Science Animal Industry Emphasis Elective

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