Nov 22, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate 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
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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.

University System Core Impacts

Institutional Priority (Institution):4- 5 Credit Hours

AGED 2821 - Youth Leadership Development Credit Hours: 1
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3 *Required
FCSC 2200 - Effective Living Credit Hours: 2
SOCI 2008 - Cultural Diversity Credit Hours: 2

4-5 Credit Hours

Mathematics and Quantitative Skills (Mathematics): 3-4 Credit Hours

MATH 1101 - Mathematical Modeling Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1113 - PreCalculus Credit Hours: 4

3-4 Credit Hours

Political Science and U.S. History (Citizenship): 6 Credit Hours

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

6 Credit Hours

Arts, Humanities & Ethics (Humanities): 6 Credit Hours

ENGL 2111 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3 *Required
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3
Choose three hours from the following:
ARTH 1000 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
FREN 1001 - Elementary French I Credit Hours: 3
FREN 1002 - Elementary French II Credit Hours: 3
FREN 2001 - Intermediate French I Credit Hours: 3
FREN 2002 - Intermediate French II Credit Hours: 3
HUMN 2004 - Introduction to Fine Arts Credit Hours: 3
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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:

University System Core Impacts

Institutional Priority (Institution):4- 5 Credit Hours

4-5 Credit Hours

Mathematics and Quantitative Skills (Mathematics): 3-4 Credit Hours

3-4 Credit Hours

Political Science and U.S. History (Citizenship): 6 Credit Hours

6 Credit Hours

Arts, Humanities & Ethics (Humanities): 6 Credit Hours

Communication in Writing (Writing): 6 Credit Hours

Technology, Mathematics, & Science (STEM): 10- 11 Credit Hours

Social Sciences (Social Sciences): 6 Credit Hours

B. Major Requirements

C. Institutional Requirements: 3 Credit Hours