Nov 28, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Animal Science, B.S.

Dr. Adel Moawad, Program Coordinator
478- 825-4611
161 Stallworth Research Building

The Animal Science Program is designed to prepare students in the basic and applied sciences including animal nutrition, reproduction, genetics, physiology; food microbiology, processing, and preservation; as well as molecular biology, ethology, and research methodology. Graduates of the Animal Science Program will be well prepared to pursue higher education studies in animal nutrition, physiology, molecular/reproductive biology, and food science or to be gainfully employed in private and public entities involved in production, processing, distribution and utilization of animal products. Animal Science courses are designated ANSC.

Program of Study for the B. S. Degree in Agriculture
Total Number of Degree Hours: 124

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

BIOL 1107K - Principles of Biology I Credit Hours: 4
ENGL 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours: 1
MATH 1113 - PreCalculus Credit Hours: 4
FVSU 0100 - Orientation to the University Credit Hours: 1
ANSC 1801 - Social Interaction and Behavior of Animals Credit Hours: 1

17 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

ANSC 1811 - Introduction to Animal Agriculture Credit Hours: 1
ENGL 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Lab Credit Hours: 1
MATH 1154 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
PEDW 1402 - Fitness and Lifestyle Assessment Credit Hours: 1
HIST 1111 - A Survey of World Civilization to Early Modern Times Credit Hours: 3
or
HIST 1112 - A Survey of World Civilization from Early Modern Times Credit Hours: 3

16 Credit Hours

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

POLS 1101 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 2813 - Biotechnology in Animal Science Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2010 - Intro to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 1153 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
BUSA 1911 - Leadership Development I Credit Hours: 1

17 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

HIST 2111 - A Survey of U.S. History to the Post Civil War Period Credit Hours: 3
or
HIST 2112 - A Survey of U.S. History from the Post Civil War Period to the Present Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
or
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 2803 - General Animal Science Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2111 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
or
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3
line break
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
PEDW/MILS Credits / Units: 1

16 Credit Hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester

ANSC 3873 - Basic Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 1111 - Introductory Physics I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 2221 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 2221L - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours: 1
MATH 2113 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3
Electives (3000/4000 level) Credits / Units: 3

17 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

PHYS 1112 - Introductory Physics II Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 2222 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 2222L - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Lab Credit Hours: 1
ANSC 3883 - Applied Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4841 - Animal Science Seminar Credit Hours: 1
ANSC 3823 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Credit Hours: 3

15 Credit Hours

Senior Year

Fall Semester

BIOL 4254K - Genetics Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 3250 - Principles of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 3250L - Principles of Biochemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
ANSC 4833 - Reproductive and Cell Physiology Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4822 - Senior Research Credit Hours: 2
Elective Credits / Units: 1

14 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

ANSC 4813 - Animal Breeding Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 3813 - Meat Science Credit Hours: 3
Electives Credits / Units: 6

12 Credit Hours

Note:

¹ MILS sequence may be substituted.

A. Core Requirements

Area D: Science, Math and Technology: 10 Credit Hours

(A science course with a lab is required.)

BIOL 1107K - Principles of Biology I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours: 1
CSCI 1153 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3

Area E: Social Sciences: 12 Credit Hours

HIST 1111 - A Survey of World Civilization to Early Modern Times Credit Hours: 3
or
HIST 1112 - A Survey of World Civilization from Early Modern Times Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2111 - A Survey of U.S. History to the Post Civil War Period Credit Hours: 3
or
HIST 2112 - A Survey of U.S. History from the Post Civil War Period to the Present Credit Hours: 3
POLS 1101 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
or
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3

Area F: Courses Related to the Program of Study: 18 Credit Hours

CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Lab Credit Hours: 1
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 1111 - Introductory Physics I Credit Hours: 4
ANSC 2803 - General Animal Science Credit Hours: 3

B. Major Requirements

ANSC 1801 - Social Interaction and Behavior of Animals Credit Hours: 1
ANSC 1811 - Introduction to Animal Agriculture Credit Hours: 1
ANSC 2813 - Biotechnology in Animal Science Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 3813 - Meat Science Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 3873 - Basic Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4841 - Animal Science Seminar Credit Hours: 1
ANSC 4822 - Senior Research Credit Hours: 2
ANSC 3883 - Applied Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 1112 - Introductory Physics II Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 2221 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 2221L - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 2222 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 2222L - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Lab Credit Hours: 1
BIOL 4254K - Genetics Credit Hours: 4
ANSC 3823 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4813 - Animal Breeding Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 3250 - Principles of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 3250L - Principles of Biochemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
MATH 1154 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4 OR
MATH 1501 - Calculus I Credit Hours:
ANSC 4833 - Reproductive and Cell Physiology Credit Hours: 3
Electives

Electives - Select 10 Semester Hours from the Following: 10 Credit Hours

ANSC 3833 - Swine Production Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 3843 - Livestock Judging Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 3853 - Beef Cattle Production Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 3863 - Dairy Cattle Production Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 3891 - Cooperative Education in Animal Science Credit Hours: 1
ANSC 3803 - Incubation and Brooding Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 3913 - Poultry Management Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4803 - Poultry Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4853 - Animal Products Technology Credit Hours: 3
AENT 3803 - Buildings and Related Structures Credit Hours: 3
AGEC 4853 - Natural Resources Economics Credit Hours: 3
VETY 4843 - Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer Credit Hours: 2
BIOL 3223 - Cell and Molecular Biology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 3345 - Principles of Toxicology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 3014 - Ecology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 4112 - Special Projects in Biology Credit Hours: 1-4
BIOL 4221 - Biology Seminar Credit Hours: 1-4
BIOL 4234K - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 4343L - Senior Project Credit Hours: 3
BUSA 4353 - Introduction to International Business Credit Hours: 3
MNGT 3103 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
Or any other Junior or Senior (3000/4000 level) Course from Biology or Chemistry

C. Institutional Requirements: 3 Credit Hours

PEDW 1402 - Fitness and Lifestyle Assessment Credit Hours: 1
PEDW Activity PE (See Advisor) Credit Hours: 1
FVSU 0100 - Orientation to the University Credit Hours: 1

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Animal Science, B.S.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

17 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

16 Credit Hours

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

17 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

16 Credit Hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester

17 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

15 Credit Hours

Senior Year

Fall Semester

14 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

12 Credit Hours

Note:

A. Core Requirements

Area A: Essential Skills: 10 Credit Hours

Area B: Institutional Options: 4 Credit Hours

Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts: 6 Credit Hours

Area D: Science, Math and Technology: 10 Credit Hours

Area E: Social Sciences: 12 Credit Hours

Area F: Courses Related to the Program of Study: 18 Credit Hours

B. Major Requirements

Electives - Select 10 Semester Hours from the Following: 10 Credit Hours

C. Institutional Requirements: 3 Credit Hours