College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Curricula in Animal Science
Science Option
This curriculum is designed to provide scientific expertise in chemistry, biological and physical sciences and mathematics and is recommended for students considering graduate study or professional schools, such as veterinary medicine, human medicine and dentistry. This option provides a strong background for graduate study in a wide variety of disciplines. Animal scientists graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in this option who do not enter graduate or professional school find ready employment in rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical, clinical and food-related industries. Students may concentrate on an emphasis area within this option, including the following.
Pre-veterinary medicine. Students planning to pursue a career in veterinary medicine can complete all course requirements for admission to the professional curriculum in this emphasis. Students gain experience working with animals through direct contact in laboratory courses and directed field study. Students acquire knowledge of animal systems and animal behavior principles through course work and interaction with livestock industry leaders. Students are also prepared to seek admission to the professional curricula in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry and physical therapy.
Pre-graduate training. This emphasis prepares students to pursue a Master of Science, Master of Agriculture or Doctor of Philosophy degree. Possible graduate programs include animal behavior, animal breeding, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, meats, dairy science, food science and technology, genetics, growth biology, nutrition and reproductive physiology. Experience gained through honors courses, internships, special problems courses and research laboratories helps the student identify specific disciplines of interest for graduate study. Students with advanced degrees are employed as university professors, research scientists or technicians, extension livestock specialists and technical representatives for industry.
Science Option Curriculum
| Required course | (Th-Pr) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| BICH 410 Comprehensive Biochemistry I | (3-0) | 3 |
| BICH 411 Comprehensive Biochemistry II | (3-0) | 3 |
| BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I | (3-3) | 4 |
| BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II | (3-3) | 4 |
| CHEM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II | (3-0) | 3 |
| CHEM 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry II Lab. | (0-3) | 1 |
| CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I | (3-0) | 3 |
| CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Lab. | (0-3) | 1 |
| CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II | (3-0) | 3 |
| CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Lab. | (0-3) | 1 |
| PHYS 201 College Physics | (3-3) | 4 |
| PHYS 202 College Physics | (3-3) | 4 |
| VTPP 423 Biomedical Physiology | (3-2) | 4 |
| Microbiology elective1 | 4 | |
| Social and behavioral sciences elective2 | 3 | |
| General electives3 | 23 | |
| 68 |
NOTES:
- BIOL 351 or VTPB 405.
- To be selected from the University Core Curriculum.
- Students may choose a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine and other pre-professional curricula in the health sciences or in pre-graduate training by selecting electives in these areas.