247 Agriculture Science Hall
(715) 425-3704
www.uwrf.edu/animal-science
Steven Kelm-Chair, Larry Baumann, Dennis Cooper, Thomas Goerke, Kristina Hiney, Anthony Jilek, Sylvia Kehoe, Ranee May, Nathan O\'Connor, Gary Onan, Peter Rayne, Purnendu C. Vasavada, Bonnie Walters, Steve Watters
As listed with the following exceptions:
CS (Communication/Speaking and Listening) designator:
SCTA 101 or SCTA 116 is required
SL (Scientific Investigation) / S (Sciences) designator:
BIOL 150 is required
CHEM 120 or CHEM 121 is required
Foundation Courses in Agriculture: 9-12 cr. hrs., depending on emphasis
Required Courses for all emphases:
ANSC 111 Introduction to Animal Science 3 cr.
AGEC 230 Agricultural Economics I 3 cr.
Select 2 from the following (Meat Animal and Equine emphases):
Select 1 from the following (Veterinary Technology emphasis):
FDSC 110 The Science of Food 3 cr.
AGEN 150 Introduction to Ag Engineering 3 cr.
CROP 161 Introduction to Plant Science 3 cr.
or HORT 161 Introduction to Plant Science 3 cr.
SOIL 210 Introduction to Soils 3 cr.
Required Courses: 25 cr. hrs.
ANSC 231 Principles of Nutrition 3 cr.
ANSC 232 Applied Feeds and Feeding 3 cr.
ANSC 257 Genetics 3 cr.
ANSC 260 Animal Physiology 4 cr.
ANSC 345 Animal Health 2 cr.
ANSC 346 Principles of Animal Breeding 3 cr.
ANSC 433 Advanced Nutrition 3 cr.
ANSC 448 Reproductive Physiology 3 cr.
ANSC 485 Seminar: Animal Science 1 cr.
Emphasis: Select A, B, or C below:
A - Meat Animal 9 cr. hrs.
ANSC 238 Meat and Meat Products 3 cr.
Choose one from the following:
ANSC 366 Swine Production 3 cr.
ANSC 367 Beef Production 3 cr.
Choose one from the following:
ANSC 240 Meat Product Processing 3 cr.
ANSC 467 Feedlot Management 3 cr.
A second production course from ANSC 365, 366, 367, 368 3 cr.
B - Equine 11 cr. hrs.
ANSC 167 Equine Management and Equitation 2 cr.
ANSC 168 Equine Equitation and Management Lab 2 cr.
ANSC 369 Equine Production 4 cr.
Choose one from the following:
ANSC 261 Advanced Horsemanship 3 cr.
ANSC 268 Balanced Seat Applications 3 cr.
C - Veterinary Technology 54 cr. hrs.
ANSC 121 Companion Animals 2 cr.
CHEM 230 General Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
or CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr.
AGBI 251 Agricultural Biochemistry 3 cr.
or CHEM 361 Biochemistry I 3 cr.
BIOL 230 General Zoology 3 cr.
BIOL 243 Introduction to Biological Greek & Latin 2 cr.
BIOL 324 Microbiology 4 cr.
37 credits transferred from an accredited Veterinary Technician program
Choose one option below - Required for Meat Animal and Equine emphases, not required for Veterinary Technology emphasis:
Required Courses: 10 cr. hrs.
CHEM 230 General Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
AGBI 251 Agricultural Biochemistry 3 cr.
BIOL 324 Microbiology 4 cr.
Directed Electives: 12 cr. hrs.
Choose two courses from:
AGEC 305 Agricultural Accounting 3 cr.
AGEC 345 Agricultural Law 3 cr.
AGEC 355 Agricultural Markets and Prices 3 cr.
AGEC 360 Farm Management 3 cr.
AGEC 365 Agricultural Finance 3 cr.
Select a total of six credits of 200 level or higher courses from Food Science, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Plant and Earth Science, Modern Language, or the College of Business and Economics. 6 cr.
Required Courses:
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 5 cr.
CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 236 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr.
or CHEM 246 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques I 2 cr.
CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Lab II 1 cr.
or CHEM 247 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques II 2 cr.
CHEM 361 Biochemistry I 3 cr.
MATH 147 College Algebra and Trigonometry 3 cr.
or MATH 149 Precalculus 4 cr.
or MATH 166 Calculus I 4 cr.
PHYS 151 General Physics 4 cr.
or PHYS 161 General Physics 4 cr.
ANSC 341 Biometrics 3 cr.
BIOL 324 Microbiology 4 cr.
Directed Electives: 2-4 cr. hrs.
Choose one from the following:
ANSC 447 Endocrinology 2 cr.
BIOL 230 General Zoology 3 cr.
BIOL 240 Cell Biology 3 cr.
CHEM 362 Biochemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 461 Pharmacology 3 cr.
PHYS 152 General Physics II 4 cr.
or PHYS 162 General Physics II 4 cr.
Any minor of 22-24 credits or second major (other than Animal Science, Dairy Science, or Ag Studies). In addition to the minor or second major the following three courses are required:
CHEM 230 General Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
AGBI 251 Agricultural Biochemistry 3 cr.
BIOL 324 Microbiology 4 cr.
Minor Requirements: 22 cr. hrs.
Required Courses: 12 cr. hrs.
ANSC 111 Introduction to Animal Science 3 cr.
ANSC 231 Principles of Nutrition 3 cr.
ANSC 232 Applied Feeds and Feeding 3 cr.
ANSC 257 Genetics 3 cr.
Directed Electives 3-4 cr. hrs.
Choose one course from the following:
ANSC 365 Poultry Production 3 cr.
ANSC 366 Swine Production 3 cr.
ANSC 367 Beef Production 3 cr.
ANSC 368 Sheep Production 3 cr.
ANSC 369 Equine Production 4 cr.
Animal Science Electives 6-7 cr. hrs.
Any combination of additional Animal Science (ANSC) courses to bring total credits in minor to a minimum of 22 cr. hrs.
Updated May, 2007
