All students must complete the SEBS core requirements appropriate for students majoring in animal science (Areas I through VII below), plus the major requirements (Area VIII A below, and one of the options described in Area VIII B below).
I. School Mission: Interdisciplinary Critical Analysis (3 credits)
One 3-credit Junior/Senior Colloquium (See the Degree Requirements chapter for a description of this requirement.)
II. Introductory Life and Physical Sciences
A. Life Sciences (8 credits)
01:119:101-102 General Biology (4,4)
B. Physical Sciences (9 credits)
01:160:161-162 General Chemistry (4,4)
01:160:171 Introduction to Experimentation (1)
III. Humanities and the Arts (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
IV. Multicultural and International Studies (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
V. Human Behavior, Economic Systems, and Political Processes
A. Human Behavior (3 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
B. Economic Systems
11:373:121 Principles and Applications of Microeconomics (3) or equivalent
C. Political Processes (3 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
VI. Oral and Written Communication (6 credits)
01:355:101 Expository Writing I (3)
01:355:302 Scientific and Technical Writing (3) or equivalent intermediate or advanced course in writing or speaking
VII. Experience-Based Education
A total of 9 credits of experienced-based education is stipulated for each option. Appropriate internship placements through the Student to Professional Internship Network (SPIN), subject to approval by the undergraduate program director, fulfill the requirement. Practica, livestock-related courses, 11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science, or equivalent research projects approved by the faculty adviser also may fulfill this requirement.
VIII. Proficiency in Animal Science (61-77 credits)
A. REQUIRED COURSES (17-18)
Quantitative Skills
Specific courses to meet the quantitative skills requirements are listed under VIII B option/specialization requirements below. Completion of precalculus (or placement in calculus) is prerequisite for courses fulfilling this requirement.
Professional Ethics
Ethics in animal production, management, and research are addressed in several required courses.
Additional Requirements (17-18)
01:447:380 Genetics (4)
11:067:142 Animal Science (3)
11:067:300 Integrative Physiology (4) or equivalent
11:067:327 Animal Reproduction (3)
11:067:330 Animal Nutrition (3)
11:067:331 Animal Nutrition Laboratory (1)
B. OPTIONS (44-59)
1. Preveterinary Medicine and Research (54-59)
Required Courses (36)
01:160:307-308 Organic Chemistry (4,4)
01:160:311 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
01:640:135 Calculus I (4) or equivalent
01:750:193-194 Physics for the Sciences (4,4) or equivalent
01:960:401 Basic Statistics for Research (3)
11:115:403,404 General Biochemistry (4,3)
11:680:390 General Microbiology (4)
At least three of the following (9-14):
01:146:322 Animal Histology (4)
01:146:328 Human Parasitology (3)
01:146:474 Immunology (3)
01:377:213 Functional Human Anatomy (4)
01:377:424 Human Anatomy (4)
01:640:136 Calculus II (4) or equivalent
01:694:315 Introduction to Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Research (3) or equivalent
11:067:391 Comparative Mammalian Anatomy (3)
11:067:398 Advanced Equine Health Care (3)
11:067:404 Animal Diseases (3)
11:067:410 Neuroendocrinology (3)
11:067:430 Animal Microtechniques and Tissue Culture (4)
11:067:450 Endocrinology (3)
11:126:481 Molecular Genetics (3) and 11:126:482 Molecular Genetics Laboratory (3)
11:370:406 Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3)
11:704:441 Animal Behavior (3) or equivalent
At least two of the following courses (9):
11:067:175 Animal Handling, Fitting, and Exhibition (P/NC 1)
11:067:200,204 Animal Practicum (P/NC 2,2)
11:067:335,336 Livestock Production and Management I,II (3,3)
11:067:337,338 Livestock Production and Management Laboratory I,II (2,2)
11:067:403 Techniques in Equine Exercise Physiology (3)
11:067:411 Studies in Animal Science (BA)
11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science (BA,BA)
11:902:___ SPIN (3-6)
11:015:497, 498 George H. Cook Scholars Program (3-6, 3-6)
2. Laboratory Animal Science (46)
Required Courses (33)
01:160:307-308 Organic Chemistry (4,4)
01:160:311 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
01:640:115 Precalculus College Mathematics (4) or equivalent
01:960:401 Basic Statistics for Research (3)
11:067:200 or 204 Animal Practicum: Section LA (P/NC 2)
11:067:275 Laboratory Animal Science: Management and Techniques (3)
11:067:404 Animal Diseases (3)
11:067:430 Animal Microtechniques and Tissue Culture (4)
11:680:390 General Microbiology (4)
At least two of the following courses (7):
11:067:175 Animal Handling, Fitting, and Exhibition (P/NC 1)
11:067:200,204 Animal Practicum (P/NC 2,2)
11:067:336 Production Animal Management (3)
11:067:338 Production Animal Management Laboratory (2)
11:067:411 Studies in Animal Science (BA)
11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science (BA,BA)
11:902:___ SPIN (3-6)
11:015:497, 498 George H. Cook Scholars Program (3-6, 3-6)
Electives (6)
At least 6 additional credits approved by the adviser, depending on the student's interests and career goals. See additional courses listed in the
Animal Science (067) section of the Course Listings chapter.
3. Equine Science (44)
Required courses (29)
01:160:209 Elementary Organic Chemistry (3) or equivalent
01:160:211 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) or equivalent
01:640:115 Precalculus College Mathematics (4) or equivalent
11:373:122 Principles and Applications of Macroeconomics (3) or equivalent
11:373:231 Introduction to Marketing (3)
11:373:241 Introduction to Management (3)
11:067:384 Horse Management (3)
11:067:390 Equine Nutrition (3)
11:067:402 Equine Exercise Physiology (3)
33:010:272 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3)
At least two of the following courses (9):
11:067:175 Animal Handling, Fitting and Exhibition, Section HO (P/NC 1)
11:067:200,204 Animal Practicum, Section HO (P/NC 2,2)
11:067:403 Techniques in Equine Exercise Physiology (3)
11:067:411 Studies in Animal Science (BA), with equine research faculty
11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science (BA,BA), with equine research faculty
11:902:___ SPIN (3-6), in equine-related field
11:015:497, 498 George H. Cook Scholars Program (3-6, 3-6)
Electives (6)
At least 6 additional credits approved by the adviser, depending on the student's interests and career goals. See additional courses listed in the Animal Science (067) section of the Course Listings chapter. Suggested courses are:
11:067:398 Advanced Equine Health Care and Management (3)
11:067:401 Topics in Equine Science (3)
11:067:413 Developing Leaders for the Equine Industry (1)
4. Production Animal Science (51)
Required courses (36)
01:160:209 Elementary Organic Chemistry (3) or equivalent
01:160:211 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) or equivalent
01:640:115 Precalculus College Mathematics (4) or equivalent
01:960:285 Introductory Statistics for Business (3)
11:067:336 Production Animal Management (3)
11:067:338 Production Animal Management Laboratory (2)
11:067:406 Farm Productivity Analysis in the Animal Sciences (3)
11:373:122 Principles and Applications of Macroeconomics (3) or equivalent
11:373:231 Introduction to Marketing (3)
11:373:241 Introduction to Management (3)
33:010:272 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3)
Choose two of the following courses (9):
11:067:384 Horse Management (3)
11:067:394 Advanced Equine Health and Management (3)
11:776:200 Modern Crop Production (3)
11:776:301 Grain Crops (3)
11:776:221 Principals of Organic Crop Production (3)
11:776:440 Soil Fertility (3)
At least two of the following courses (9):
11:067:175 Animal Handling, Fitting, and Exhibition, Sections DC, SH or SW (P/NC 1)
11:067:200,204 Animal Practicum, Sections DC, SH or SW (P/NC 2,2)
11:067:411 Studies in Animal Science (BA)
11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science (BA,BA)
11:902:___ SPIN (3-6)
11:015:497, 498 George H. Cook Scholars Program (3-6, 3-6)
Electives (6)
At least 6 additional credits approved by the adviser, depending on the student's interests and career goals. See additional courses listed in the Animal Science (067) section of the Course Listings chapter.
5. Companion Animal Science (46-48)
Required courses (31-33)
01:160:209 Elementary Organic Chemistry (3) or equivalent
01:160:211 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) or equivalent
01:640:115 Precalculus College Mathematics (4) or equivalent
11:115:301 Introductory Biochemistry (3)
11:115:313 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
11:373:122 Principles and Applications of Macroeconomics (3) or equivalent
11:067:101 Careers in Animal Science (1)
11:067:250 Companion Animal Science (3)
11:067:404 Animal Diseases (3) or 11:370:406 Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3)
11:704:441 Animal Behavior (3)
At least two of the following (6):
01:070:204 Introduction to Social Evolution (3)
01:830:311 Conditioning and Learning (3)
01:830:313 Physiological Psychology (3)
01:830:315 Comparative Psychology (3)
11:067:460 Animals and the Law (3)
11:704:240 Behavioral Biology (3)
11:704:269 Evolution of Animal Behavior (3)
Electives (6)
At least 6 additional credits approved by the adviser, depending on the student's interests and career goals. See additional courses listed in the Animal Science (067) section of the Course Listings chapter. Suggested courses are:
01:146:322 Animal Histology (3)
11:067:275 Laboratory Animal Science Management and Techniques (3)
11:067:450 Endocrinology (4)
11:067:46_ Topics In Companion Animal Science Issues (2)
11:067:410 Neuroendocrinology (3)
11:067:430 Animal Microtechniques and Tissue Culture (4)
11:704:323 Ornithology (4)
11:704:325 Vertebrate Zoology (4)
11:704:360 Animal Physiological Ecology (3)
11:704:464 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (3)
At least two of the following courses (9):
11:067:175 Animal Handling, Fitting, and Exhibition, Section DO (P/NC 1)
11:067:200,204 Animal Practicum (P/NC 2,2)
11:067:411 Studies in Animal Science (BA)
11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science (BA,BA)
11:902:___ SPIN (3-6) in a companion animal-related field
11:015:497, 498 George H. Cook Scholars Program (3-6, 3-6) or equivalent
IX. Unspecified Electives (7-23 credits)
In addition to courses meeting the above requirements, students can take any other courses offered by the university, for which they meet the course eligibility requirements, to bring their total number of credits to the minimum of 128 required for graduation.
