The Department of Animal Science Undergraduate Program intends for its graduates to be able to explain the symbiotic relationship of animals and humans, to contribute to the solution of complex problems of animal enterprise management, and to apply their knowledge and skills in a technically demanding global community. Graduates of our program will be knowledgeable about sustainable animal production practices that also ensure animal health and well-being and stewardship of natural resources.
To enable learners to pursue a wide array of career interests, the department offers learning experiences ranging from the basic to the applied sciences. Learner outcomes for these goals, for each of our courses, and other information defining the program can be found at our web site: https://www.ans.iastate.edu/undergraduate-students. Our program is designed to provide career skills appropriate to job market needs. Our faculty goals include providing superior academic advising to enable students to fulfill their objectives.
Student Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes for the Animal and Dairy Science majors dictate that, upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply scientifically based practices for the care, management, and study of managed animals and animal products.
- Communicate in oral and written formats.
- Describe the contemporary domestic and global issues impacting animal science.
- Contribute or lead team efforts to achieve group goals.
- Utilize effective life-long learning skills.
- Evaluate the impacts of animal management practices on economic, sociological, and environmental sustainability.
The department offers the degrees Bachelor of Science in animal science and Bachelor of Science in dairy science. A double major in animal and dairy science is not permitted. However, combining either the animal science or dairy science majors with other curricula is permitted. A limit of 6 credits each in Intercollegiate Judging (Animal Science 4750), or any independent study course (4900 courses) can be applied toward a degree. A limit of 4 credits of Undergraduate Teaching Experience (Animal Science 4970) can be applied toward a degree.
The department offers a minor in Animal Science and a minor in Meat Science. Certificates in Beef Cattle Production Management, Dairy Cattle Management, Swine Production Management, Poultry Production Management, and Equine Science and Management are also offered. Both the animal science curricula and dairy science curricula allow complementary work toward admission to veterinary medical school and other professional schools, which may be done while satisfying requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. A program that combines Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in animal science is offered. In addition, a program that combines a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration is offered. The Department facilitates student participation in the Midwest Poultry Consortium and the Swine Science Online program to offer additional training in poultry and swine production, respectively.
Curriculum in Animal Science
Students majoring in animal science will complete the degree requirements listed below. If desired, a student may also choose a specialized option. To earn a degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University a minimum of 15 credits in Animal Science must be earned from courses taught in the Animal Science department at ISU. A minimum of 15 credits of animal science coursework must be earned at Iowa State University.
Total Degree Requirement: 128 cr.
Only 65 cr. from a two-year institution may apply which may include up to 16 technical cr.; 9 P-NP cr. of free electives; 2.00 minimum GPA.
International Perspectives
| Approved International Perspectives course | 3 | |
U.S. Cultures and Communities (formerly U.S. Diversity)
| Approved U.S. Cultures and Communities (formerly U.S. Diversity) course | 3 | |
Communications Proficiency (with a C or better)
| English composition | 6 | |
| Speech fundamentals | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Communication/Library
| ENGL 1500 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 2500 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
| LIB 1600 | Introduction to College Level Research | 1 |
| One course from the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences | ||
| Survey of Agriculture and Life Sciences Communication | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| One course from the following: | 3 | |
| Business Communication | ||
| Proposal and Report Writing | ||
| Communicating Science and Public Engagement | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Humanities and Social Sciences
| Approved Humanties course | 3 | |
| Approved Social Science course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Ethics
| Approved Ethics course | 3 | |
Mathematical Sciences
| One course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Discrete Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | ||
| Survey of Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| One course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Business Statistics I | ||
| Total Credits | 6-8 | |
Physical Sciences
| A minimum of 8 credits are required. These requirements are specific to option and are listed with each option below. | ||
Biological Sciences
| BIOL 2110 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2110L | Principles of Biology Laboratory I | 1 |
| BIOL 2120 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2120L | Principles of Biology Laboratory II | 1 |
| BIOL 3130 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| or GEN 3200 | Genetics, Agriculture and Biotechnology | |
| MICRO 2010 & 2010L | Introduction to Microbiology and Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | 3-4 |
| or MICRO 3020 & 3020L | Biology of Microorganisms and Microbiology Laboratory | |
| Total Credits | 14-15 | |
Business
| One course from the following: | 3 | |
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Animal Science Core
| ANS 1010 | Working with Animals | 2 |
| ANS 1100 | Orientation in Animal Science and ISU | 1 |
| ANS 1140 | Survey of the Animal Industry | 2 |
| ANS 2100 | Career Preparation in Animal Science | 1 |
| ANS 2110 | Issues Facing Animal Science | 1 |
| ANS 2140 | Domestic Animal Physiology | 3 |
| ANS 2140L | Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology Lab | 1 |
| ANS 3190 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANS 3200 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ANS 3310 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| ANS 3520 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| ANS 4110 | Addressing Issues in Animal Science | 1 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
General Animal Science
| CHEM 1630 & 1630L | College Chemistry and Laboratory in College Chemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM 1770 & 1770L | General Chemistry I and Laboratory in General Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 3310 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| or BBMB 2210 | Structure and Reactions in Biochemical Processes | |
| Three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Equine Science | ||
| Poultry Science | ||
| Companion Animal Science | ||
| Swine Science | ||
| Beef Cattle Science | ||
| Laboratory Animal Science | ||
| Sheep Science | ||
| Dairy Cattle Science | ||
| Foods of Animal Origin and Foods of Animal Origin Laboratory | ||
| One course from the following: | 2-4 | |
| Exercise Physiology of Animals | ||
| Food Processing for Companion Animals | ||
| Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being | ||
| Lactation | ||
| Growth and Development of Domestic Animals | ||
| Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology | ||
| Principles of Molecular Cell Biology | ||
| Vertebrate Histology | ||
| Introductory Parasitology | ||
| Livestock Entomology | ||
| Insects and Our Health | ||
| Medical Microbiology | ||
| VDPAM 4870 | Livestock Disease Prevention | 3 |
| Livestock and Poultry Production: Facilities, Technology, and Management | ||
| Forage Crop Management | ||
| One course from the following: | 3 | |
| Equine Systems Management | ||
| Companion Animal Systems Management | ||
| Swine Systems Management | ||
| Beef Cattle Systems Management | ||
| Sheep Systems Management | ||
| Dairy Systems Management | ||
| One course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Equine Systems Management | ||
| Advanced Animal Nutrition | ||
| Companion Animal Systems Management | ||
| Swine Systems Management | ||
| Beef Cattle Systems Management | ||
| Sheep Systems Management | ||
| Dairy Systems Management | ||
| Science and Technology of Value Added Meat Products | ||
| Food Analysis | ||
| Food Microbiology | ||
| Microbiological Safety of Foods of Animal Origins | ||
| Total Credits | 27-30 | |
| Additional free electives required for Animal Science | 23-29 | |
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
| BBMB 3010 | Survey of Biochemistry | 3 |
| or BBMB 3160 | Principles of Biochemistry | |
| or BBMB 4040 | Biochemistry I | |
| or BBMB 4200 | Mammalian Biochemistry | |
| CHEM 1770 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1770L | Laboratory in General Chemistry I | 1 |
| CHEM 1780 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 3310 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 3310L | Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I | 1 |
| PHYS 1310 & 1310L | General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory | 5 |
| Three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Equine Science | ||
| Poultry Science | ||
| Companion Animal Science | ||
| Swine Science | ||
| Beef Cattle Science | ||
| Laboratory Animal Science | ||
| Sheep Science | ||
| Dairy Cattle Science | ||
| Foods of Animal Origin and Foods of Animal Origin Laboratory | ||
| One course from the following: | 2-4 | |
| Exercise Physiology of Animals | ||
| Food Processing for Companion Animals | ||
| Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being | ||
| Lactation | ||
| Growth and Development of Domestic Animals | ||
| Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology | ||
| Principles of Molecular Cell Biology | ||
| Vertebrate Histology | ||
| Introductory Parasitology | ||
| Livestock Entomology | ||
| Insects and Our Health | ||
| Medical Microbiology | ||
| VDPAM 4870 | Livestock Disease Prevention | 3 |
| Livestock and Poultry Production: Facilities, Technology, and Management | ||
| Forage Crop Management | ||
| One course from the following: | 3 | |
| Equine Systems Management | ||
| Companion Animal Systems Management | ||
| Swine Systems Management | ||
| Beef Cattle Systems Management | ||
| Sheep Systems Management | ||
| Dairy Systems Management | ||
| One course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Equine Systems Management | ||
| Advanced Animal Nutrition | ||
| Companion Animal Systems Management | ||
| Swine Systems Management | ||
| Beef Cattle Systems Management | ||
| Sheep Systems Management | ||
| Dairy Systems Management | ||
| Science and Technology of Value Added Meat Products | ||
| Food Analysis | ||
| Food Microbiology | ||
| Microbiological Safety of Foods of Animal Origins | ||
| Total Credits | 39-42 | |
| Additional free electives required for the Pre-veterinary Medicine Option | 8-14 | |
* The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine academic requirements are met by completion of this option (http://vetmed.iastate.edu/academics/prospective-students/admissions/academic-requirements).
Animal Science, B.S. - GENERAL
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS 1100 | 1 | ANS 1140 | 2 |
| ANS 1010 | 2 | CHEM 1770 or 1630 | 4 |
| BIOL 2110 | 3 | CHEM 1770L or 1630L | 1 |
| BIOL 2110L | 1 | Humanities - elective list | 3 |
| ENGL 1500 | 3 | SPCM 2120, AGEDS 3110, AGEDS 3270, or COMST 2140 | 3 |
| LIB 1600 | 1 | STAT 1010, 1040, or 2260 | 3-4 |
| MATH 1400, 1500, 1600, or 1650 | 3-4 | ||
| Soc. Sci. - elective list | 3 | ||
| 17-18 | 16-17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS 2110 | 1 | ANS 2100 | 1 |
| ANS 2000 - elective list | 3 | ANS 2140 | 3 |
| ANS 2000 - elective list | 3 | ANS 2140L | 1 |
| BIOL 2120 | 3 | ANS 2000 - elective list | 3 |
| BIOL 2120L | 1 | ENGL 2500 | 3 |
| BBMB 2210 | 3 | MICRO 2010 or 3020 | 2-3 |
| ECON 1010, 1020, or ACCT 2840 | 3 | MICRO 2010L or 3020L | 1 |
| Free elective | 3 | ||
| 17 | 17-18 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS 3190 | 3 | ANS 3200 | 3 |
| ANS 3310 | 3 | ANS 3520 | 3 |
| GEN 3200 or BIOL 3130 | 3 | ANS 3000 - elective list | 3 |
| U.S. Cultures and Communities (formerly U.S. Diversity) - elective list | 3 | Ethics -elective list | 3 |
| Free elective | 3 | Free elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS 4110 | 1 | ANS 4000 - Option 2 | 3 |
| ANS 4000 - Option 1 | 3 | International Perspective - elective list | 3 |
| ENGL 3020, 3090, 3120, or 3140 | 3 | Free elective | 3 |
| Free elective | 3 | Free elective | 3 |
| Free elective | 3 | Free elective | 4 |
| Free elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
- Important Note:
This is only one of many equally-sound schedule sequences.
Free electives and specified group electives are often chosen to complement the student's career focus. The student's academic advisor assists with developing scheduling schemes that prepare students individually for careers in the animal industry. They are explained fully in ANS 1100 and through appointments with the student's advisor.
Animal Science, B.S. - pre-veterinary medicine
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS 1100 | 1 | ANS 1140 | 2 |
| ANS 1010 | 2 | CHEM 1770 | 4 |
| BIOL 2110 | 3 | CHEM 1770L | 1 |
| BIOL 2110L | 1 | Humanities - elective list | 3 |
| ENGL 1500 | 3 | SPCM 2120, AGEDS 3110, AGEDS 3270, or COMST 2140 | 3 |
| LIB 1600 | 1 | STAT 1010, 1040, or 2260 | 3-4 |
| MATH 1400, 1500, 1600, or 1650 | 3-4 | ||
| Soc. Sci. - elective list | 3 | ||
| 17-18 | 16-17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS 2110 | 1 | ANS 2140 | 3 |
| ANS 2000 - elective list | 3 | ANS 2140L | 1 |
| ANS 2000 - elective list | 3 | ANS 2000 - elective list | 3 |
| BIOL 2120 | 3 | CHEM 3310 | 3 |
| BIOL 2120L | 1 | CHEM 3310L | 1 |
| CHEM 1780 | 3 | ENGL 2500 | 3 |
| ECON 1010, 1020, or ACCT 2840 | 3 | Ethics - elective list | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS 2100 | 1 | ANS 3200 | 3 |
| ANS 3190 | 3 | ANS 3520 | 3 |
| ANS 3310 | 3 | ANS 3000 - elective list | 3 |
| GEN 3200 or BIOL 3130 | 3 | BBMB 3010, 3160, 4040, or 4200 | 3 |
| CHEM 3320 | 3 | U.S. Cultures and Communities (formerly U.S. Diversity) - elective list | 3 |
| MICRO 2010 or 3020 | 2-3 | ||
| MICRO 2010L or 3020L | 1 | ||
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS 4110 | 1 | ANS 4000 - Option 2 | 3 |
| ANS 4000 - Option 1 | 3 | International Perspective - elective list | 3 |
| ENGL 3020, 3090, 3120, or 3140 | 3 | Free elective | 3 |
| PHYS 1310 | 4 | Free elective | 3 |
| PHYS 1310L | 1 | Free elective | 3 |
| Free elective | 3 | ||
| Free elective | 2 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
- Important Note:
This is only one of many equally-sound schedule sequences.
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Credits currently required for application to Veterinary Medicine program at ISU (55 credits)
General Chemistry with lab (7)
Organic Chemistry with lab (4)
Biochemistry (3)
General Physics with lab (4)
General Biology with lab (8)
Genetics/Animal Breeding (3)
Mammalian Anatomy and/or Physiology (3)
English Composition (6)
Oral Communication (3)
Humanities and/or Social Sciences (6)
Other Electives (8)
Minors: Animal Science and Meat Science
All minors require at least 15 credits, including at least 6 credits in courses numbered 3000 or above taken at Iowa State University. The minor must include at least 9 credits that are not used to meet any other department, college, or university requirement.
The department offers a minor in Animal Science. The minor requires:
| ANS 1010 | Working with Animals | 2 |
| ANS 1140 | Survey of the Animal Industry | 2 |
| ANS 2140 | Domestic Animal Physiology | 3 |
| ANS 2140L | Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology Lab | 1 |
| One course from the following: | 3 | |
| Equine Science | ||
| Poultry Science | ||
| Companion Animal Science | ||
| Swine Science | ||
| Beef Cattle Science | ||
| Sheep Science | ||
| Dairy Cattle Science | ||
| Foods of Animal Origin and Foods of Animal Origin Laboratory | ||
| One course from the following: | 3 | |
| Exercise Physiology of Animals | ||
| Animal Nutrition | ||
| Domestic Animal Reproduction | ||
| Growth and Development of Domestic Animals | ||
| Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | ||
| One course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Animal Nutrition | ||
| Animal Feeds and Feeding | ||
| Domestic Animal Reproduction | ||
| Food Processing for Companion Animals | ||
| Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being | ||
| Lactation | ||
| Growth and Development of Domestic Animals | ||
| Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | ||
| Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology | ||
| Advanced Animal Nutrition | ||
| Total Credits | 16-17 | |
A total of 9 credits must be earned at Iowa State University in animal science coursework that meets a degree requirement for the B.S. degree in animal science. Students interested in the Animal Science minor should contact an Animal Science advisor.
Minor - Meat Science
The department offers a minor in Meat Science. The minor requires:
| ANS 2700 | Foods of Animal Origin | 2 |
| ANS 2700L | Foods of Animal Origin Laboratory | 1 |
| ANS 3600 | Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology | 3 |
| ANS 4600 | Science and Technology of Value Added Meat Products | 3 |
| One course from the following: | 1 | |
| Independent Study: Meat Science | ||
| 5-6 Credits from the following | 5-6 | |
| Food Processing for Companion Animals | ||
| Food Quality Management and Control | ||
| Food Chemistry | ||
| Food Laws and Regulations | ||
| Sensory Evaluation of Food | ||
| Food Analysis | ||
| Food Product Development | ||
| Food Microbiology | ||
| Food Processing | ||
| Microbiological Safety of Foods of Animal Origins | ||
| Total Credits | 15-16 | |
Students majoring in Animal Science will not be allowed to count the 9 required credits (2700, 2700L, 3600, 4600) toward their Animal Science degree. Students interested in the Meat Science minor should contact an Animal Science advisor.
The Department of Animal Science offers certificates in:
- Beef Cattle Production Management
- Dairy Cattle Production Management
- Equine Science and Management
- Poultry Production Management
- Swine Production Management
All certificates require at least 24 credits, including at least 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level. At least 9 credits must be unique to the certificate and will not be applied to a major, minor, or another certificate. All courses applied to the certificate must be taken for a grade. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to complete the program and receive the certificate.
Beef Cattle Production Management
Foundation Course (3 credits)
| ANS 2260 | Beef Cattle Science | 3 |
Fundamental Disciplines in Animal Science (9 credits)
| ANS 3200 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ANS 3310 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| ANS 3520 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 3 |
Expertise Expansion (3 credits)
| AGRON 2800 | Crop Development, Production and Management | 3 |
| AGRON 3340 | Forage Crop Management | 3 |
| ANS 3330 | Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies | 3 |
| ANS 3360 | Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being * | 3 |
| ANS 3450 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals * | 3 |
| ANS 3600 | Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology * | 3 |
| TSM 3270 | Livestock and Poultry Production: Facilities, Technology, and Management * | 3 |
| TSM 4550 | Feed Processing and Technology | 3 |
| TSM 4570 | Feed Safety, Ingredient Quality and Analytics | 3 |
| VDPAM 4870 | Livestock Disease Prevention | 3 |
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Course fulfills the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate
Enterprise Management (3 credits)
| AGEDS 4510 | Agricultural Law | 3 |
| ECON 2300 | Farm Business Management ^ | 3 |
| ECON 2350 | Introduction to Agricultural Markets | 3 |
| ECON 3320 | Cooperatives | 3 |
| ECON 3340 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
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Course is a prerequisite for ANS 4260
Beef Cattle Production Emphasis (6 credits)
| ANS 4260 | Beef Cattle Systems Management | 3 |
| ANS 3990A | Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience | 3 |
Dairy Cattle Production Management Certificate
Foundation Course (3 credits)
| ANS 2350 | Dairy Cattle Science | 3 |
Fundamental Disciplines in Animal Science (9 credits)
| ANS 3200 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ANS 3310 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| ANS 3370 | Lactation | 3 |
Expertise Expansion (3 credits)
| AGRON 2800 | Crop Development, Production and Management | 3 |
| AGRON 3340 | Forage Crop Management | 3 |
| ANS 3330 | Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies | 3 |
| ANS 3350 | Dairy Cattle Evaluation | 3 |
| ANS 3450 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals * | 3 |
| ANS 3520 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| ANS 4190 | Advanced Animal Nutrition | 2 |
| FSHN 4070 | Microbiological Safety of Foods of Animal Origins | 3 |
| MICRO 3020 | Biology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| TSM 3270 | Livestock and Poultry Production: Facilities, Technology, and Management * | 3 |
| TSM 4550 | Feed Processing and Technology * | 3 |
| TSM 4570 | Feed Safety, Ingredient Quality and Analytics * | 3 |
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Courses fulfill the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate
Enterprise Management (3 credits)
| AGEDS 4510 | Agricultural Law | 3 |
| ECON 2300 | Farm Business Management ^ | 3 |
| ECON 2350 | Introduction to Agricultural Markets | 3 |
| ECON 3320 | Cooperatives | 3 |
| ECON 3340 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
| ECON 3370 | Agricultural Marketing | 3 |
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Course is a prerequisite for ANS 4340
Dairy Cattle Production Emphasis (6 credits)
| ANS 4340 | Dairy Systems Management | 3 |
| or ANS 4350 | Applied Dairy Farm Evaluation | |
| ANS 3990A | Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience | 3 |
Equine Science and Management Certificate
Foundation Course (3 credits)
| ANS 2160 | Equine Science | 3 |
Fundamental Disciplines in Animal Science (6 credits)
| ANS 3200 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ANS 3310 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
Equine Expertise Expansion (6 credits)
| ANS 2170 | Equine Farm Practicum | 2 |
| ANS 3060 | Equine Evaluation | 3 |
| ANS 3130 | Exercise Physiology of Animals * | 3 |
| ANS 3160 | Equine Reproduction Lab | 3 |
| ANS 3170A | Fundamentals of Equine Behavior and Training: Young Horses at Halter | 1 |
| ANS 3170B | Fundamentals of Equine Behavior and Training: Yearlings | 3 |
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Courses fulfill the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate
Expertise Expansion (3 credits)
| ACCT 2150 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| AGEDS 4510 | Agricultural Law | 3 |
| AGRON 3340 | Forage Crop Management | 3 |
| ANS 3330 | Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies | 3 |
| ANS 3360 | Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being * | 3 |
| ANS 3370 | Lactation | 3 |
| ANS 3450 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals * | 3 |
| ECON 3200 | Labor Economics | 3 |
| ECON 3340 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
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Courses fulfill the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate
Equine Management Emphasis (6 credits)
| ANS 4150 | Equine Systems Management | 3 |
| ANS 3990A | Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience | 3 |
Poultry Production Management Certificate
Foundation Course (3 credits)
| ANS 2230 | Poultry Science | 3 |
Fundamental Disciplines in Animal Science (9 credits)
| ANS 3200 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ANS 3310 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| ANS 3520 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 3 |
Expertise Expansion (3 credits)
| ANS 3360 | Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being * | 3 |
| ANS 3450 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals * | 3 |
| ANS 3600 | Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology * | 3 |
| TSM 3270 | Livestock and Poultry Production: Facilities, Technology, and Management * | 3 |
| TSM 4550 | Feed Processing and Technology | 3 |
| TSM 4570 | Feed Safety, Ingredient Quality and Analytics | 3 |
| VDPAM 4870 | Livestock Disease Prevention | 3 |
| ANS 3730A | Poultry Products Technology # | 3 |
| ANS 3730B | Applied Avian Physiology # | 3 |
| ANS 3730C | Avian Health # | 3 |
| ANS 3730D | Poultry Nutrition # | 3 |
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Courses fulfill the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate
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Courses are held as part of the Midwest Poultry Consortium COE courses during the summer
Enterprise Management (3 credits)
| AGEDS 4510 | Agricultural Law | 3 |
| ECON 2300 | Farm Business Management | 3 |
| ECON 2350 | Introduction to Agricultural Markets | 3 |
| ECON 3320 | Cooperatives | 3 |
| ECON 3340 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
Poultry Production Emphasis (6 credits, to include ANS 3990 and choice of one 4000-level management)
| ANS 3990A | Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience | 3 |
| ANS 4730A | Poultry Enterprise Management # | 3 |
| ANS 4730B | Breeder Flock and Hatchery Management # | 3 |
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Courses are held as part of the Midwest Poultry Consortium COE courses during the summer
Swine Production Management Certificate
Foundation Course (3 credits)
| ANS 2250 | Swine Science | 3 |
Fundamental Disciplines in Animal Science (9 credits)
| ANS 3200 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| ANS 3310 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| ANS 3520 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 3 |
Expertise Expansion (3 credits)
| AGRON 2800 | Crop Development, Production and Management | 3 |
| ANS 3330 | Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies | 3 |
| ANS 3360 | Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being * | 3 |
| ANS 3450 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals * | 3 |
| ANS 3600 | Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology * | 3 |
| ANS 3800C | Employee Management for the Swine Industry | 1 |
| ANS 3800D | Farrowing Management | 1 |
| ANS 3800E | Swine Feed Mill Management | 1 |
| ANS 3800F | Marketing and Risk Management in the Swine Industry | 1 |
| ANS 3800G | Swine Nursery and Finishing Management | 1 |
| ANS 3820 | Swine Environment Management | 1 |
| ANS 3830 | Swine Manure and Nutrient Management | 1 |
| ANS 3840 | Swine Health and Biosecurity | 1 |
| TSM 3270 | Livestock and Poultry Production: Facilities, Technology, and Management * | 3 |
| TSM 4550 | Feed Processing and Technology | 3 |
| TSM 4570 | Feed Safety, Ingredient Quality and Analytics | 3 |
| VDPAM 4870 | Livestock Disease Prevention | 3 |
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Courses fulfill the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate
Enterprise Management (3 credits)
| AGEDS 4510 | Agricultural Law | 3 |
| ECON 2300 | Farm Business Management | 3 |
| ECON 2350 | Introduction to Agricultural Markets | 3 |
| ECON 3320 | Cooperatives | 3 |
| ECON 3340 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
Swine Production Emphasis (6 credits)
| ANS 4250 | Swine Systems Management | 3 |
| ANS 3990A | Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience | 3 |
Graduate Study
The department offers work for the degrees Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy with majors in animal breeding and genetics; meat science; animal physiology; animal science; and an interdepartmental program in nutritional sciences which has an option in animal nutrition. Minor work is offered in these areas to students taking major work in other departments.
A strong undergraduate program is required for students interested in graduate study. Fundamental training in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics is requisite to a satisfactory graduate program. Graduate programs in animal science include supporting work in areas such as agricultural engineering, agronomy; anatomy; biochemistry; chemistry; economics; environmental science; food science and human nutrition; genetics; microbiology; physics; physiology; and statistics. Students may choose graduate programs involving a co-major with one of these areas. Graduate work in meat science is offered as a co-major in animal science and food science and human nutrition.
The department also cooperates in the interdepartmental program in professional agriculture and interdepartmental majors in genetics, immunobiology, microbiology, MCDB (molecular, cellular, and developmental biology), neuroscience, nutritional sciences, and toxicology (see Index).
The foreign language requirement, if any, is established on an individual basis by the program-of-study committee appointed to guide the work of the student.