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:

  1. 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.
  2. An understanding of the basic concepts of the physical and biological sciences and how these sciences are applicable to the field of agriculture.
  3. An understanding of the importance of the arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences and health sciences to humankind.
  4. 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.
  5. An understanding of and the ability to demonstrate techniques used in the reproduction, husbandry, evaluation and feed of farm animals.

Assessment

  1. Exit examination which covers all core classwork.
  2. Surveys of graduating students, alumni, advisory groups, and employers.

Program Requirements

General Education

The following specific General Education courses must be completed:

MATH 135 or higher(choose one)

3

CHEM 101 or 111(choose one)

4

AGR 499CSenior Seminar in Agriculture

3

Total Credit Hours:37

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Area Core Requirements

AGR 101Foundations of Agriculture

3

AGR 102Agricultural Experience

1

AGR 133Introduction to Animal Science

3

AGR 180Introduction to Field Crops

3

AGR 204Agricultural Economics

3

AGR 261Software Applications in Agriculture

3

AGR 301Farm Management

3

AGR 307Soils

4

AGR 402Advanced Agricultural Experience

3

CHEM 201Survey of Organic Chemistry

4

Total Credit Hours:30

Animal Science Track Requirements

AGR 143Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock

3

AGR 222Livestock Evaluation

3

AGR 316Feeds and Feeding

3

AGR 330Livestock Improvement

3

AGR 420Farm Animal Reproduction

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Animal Science Electives

Species Production

Choose nine hours from the following:

AGR 310Stocker and Feedlot Management

3

AGR 336Dairy Production

3

AGR 337Poultry Production

3

AGR 343Beef Production

3

AGR 344Swine Production

3

AGR 345Sheep Production

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Additional Electives

Choose one course from two of the following groups:

Group A
AGR 233Animal Diseases and Parasites

3

AGR 243Equine Health and Disease

3

AGR 306Principles of Epidemiology in Agriculture

3

Group B
AGR 338Livestock Judging

3

AGR 384Forage Crops

3

AGR 410Principles of Meat Science

3

AGR 415Animal Nutrition

3

Group C
AGR 342Horse Production

3

AGR 355Applied Domestic Animal Behavior

3

AGR 380Equine Management

3

AGR 480Equine Breeding and Reproduction

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Free Electives

Free Electives (chosen by student)

23

Total Credit Hours:23

Total Credit Hours: 120