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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Animal Science, B.S.


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Dr. Mahipal Singh, Program 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, 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


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Fall Semester


17 Credit Hours


15 Credit Hours


Senior Year


Fall Semester


14 Credit Hours


Spring Semester


12 Credit Hours


Note:


1 MILS sequence may be substituted.

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


(A science course with a lab is required.)

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


C. Institutional Requirements: 3 Credit Hours


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