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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

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Animal Science, Technology Option, B.S.

Dr. Mahipal Singh, Coordinator
(478) 822-7042
117 Stallworth Biotech Building

The Animal Science Program is designed to prepare students in the basic and applied sciences including animal nutrition, 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
Total Number of Degree Hours: 123

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

BIOL 1107K - Principles of Biology I Credit Hours: 4
ENGL 1101 - Composition Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 1113 - PreCalculus Credit Hours: 4
ANSC 1801 - Social Interaction and Behavior of Animals Credit Hours: 1
PEDW 1402 - Fitness and Lifestyle Assessment Credit Hours: 1
FVSU 0100 - Orientation to the University 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 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
CSCL 1153
PEDW¹
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

15 Credit Hours

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

POLS 1101 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I Credit Hours: 4
ANSC 2813 - Biotechnology in Animal Science Credit Hours: 3
MATH 2113 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3

18 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
PHYS 1112K - Introductory Physics II Credit Hours: 4

17 Credit Hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester

ANSC 3873 - Basic Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
ZOOL 2201K - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 2221K - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
PHIL 2000 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
Elective

17 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

COMM 1110 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 2222K - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
ANSC 3813 - Meat Science Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4841 - Animal Science Seminar Credit Hours: 1
ZOOL 2202K - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4

15 Credit Hours

Senior Year

Fall Semester

CHEM 3250K - Principles of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 4234K - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
HORT 3823 - Food Processing Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4822 - Senior Research Credit Hours: 2

13 Credit Hours

Spring Semester

ANSC 3883 - Applied Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4853 - Animal Products Technology Credit Hours: 3
FDNU 3843 - Food Preservation Credit Hours: 3
Electives*

13 Credit Hours

Note:

¹MILS sequence may be substituted for PEDW

A. Core Requirements

Area A: Essential Skills: 10 Credit Hours

ENGL 1101 - Composition Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1113 - PreCalculus Credit Hours: 4

Area B: Institutional Options: 4 Credit Hours

COMM 1110 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
BUSA 1911 - Leadership Credit Hours: 1

Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts: 6 Credit Hours

ENGL 2111 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
or
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3

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 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
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 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
ZOOL 2201K - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2113 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I Credit Hours: 4
ANSC 2803 - General Animal Science Credit Hours: 3

B. Major Requirements: 60 Credit Hours

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 3883 - Applied Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 3873 - Basic Animal Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4841 - Animal Science Seminar Credit Hours: 1
HORT 3823 - Food Processing Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4853 - Animal Products Technology Credit Hours: 3
ANSC 4822 - Senior Research Credit Hours: 2
ANSC 3813 - Meat Science Credit Hours: 3
ZOOL 2202 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 2221K - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 2222K - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 1112K - Introductory Physics II Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 4234K - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 3250K - Principles of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
FDNU 3843 - Food Preservation Credit Hours: 3

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
AGED 1801 Agricultural Orientation Credit Hours: 1
AENT 2803 - Wood and Metal Technology Credit Hours: 3
AENT 2823 - Soil and Water Conservation Credit Hours: 3
AENT 2833 - Surveying Credit Hours: 3
AENT 3803 - Buildings and Related Structures Credit Hours: 3
SSCI 2804 - Soil Science Credit Hours: 4
AGEC 4853 - Natural Resources Economics Credit Hours: 3
AGEC 2802 - Farm Management Credit Hours: 3
VETY 2893 - Veterinary Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
VETY 4843 - Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer Credit Hours: 2
CSCI 1153 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 1301 - Principles of Programming I Credit Hours: 4
MNGT 3103 - Principles of Management Credit Hours: 3
Or other Junior or Senior Level Courses 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