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:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of animal science, animal management, and agribusiness
- Exhibit effective communication skills
- Integrate information to solve problems
- Effectively employ skills as a self –learner
- Participate as team leaders and team builders
- Demonstrate awareness of contemporary issues that drive change in animal industries
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 475), or any independent study course (490 courses) can be applied toward a degree. A limit of 4 credits of Undergraduate Teaching Experience (Animal Science 497) 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, Swine Production Management, Poultry Production Management, and Equine 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. Diversity
| Approved U. S. Diversity course | 3 | |
Communications Proficiency (with a C or better)
| English composition | 6 | |
| Speech fundamentals | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Communication/Library
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
| LIB 160 | 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 211 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 211L | Principles of Biology Laboratory I | 1 |
| BIOL 212 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 212L | Principles of Biology Laboratory II | 1 |
| BIOL 313 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| or GEN 320 | Genetics, Agriculture and Biotechnology | |
| MICRO 201 & 201L | Introduction to Microbiology and Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | 3-4 |
| or MICRO 302 & 302L | 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
| AN S 101 | Working with Animals | 2 |
| AN S 110 | Orientation in Animal Science and ISU | 1 |
| AN S 114 | Survey of the Animal Industry | 2 |
| AN S 210 | Career Preparation in Animal Science | 1 |
| AN S 211 | Issues Facing Animal Science | 1 |
| AN S 214 | Domestic Animal Physiology | 3 |
| AN S 214L | Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology Lab | 1 |
| AN S 319 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AN S 320 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| AN S 331 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| AN S 352 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| AN S 411 | Addressing Issues in Animal Science | 1 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
General Animal Science
| CHEM 163 & 163L | College Chemistry and Laboratory in College Chemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM 177 & 177L | General Chemistry I and Laboratory in General Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 331 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| or BBMB 221 | 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 | ||
| Livestock Disease Prevention | ||
| Animal Production Systems | ||
| 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 | 24-27 | |
| Additional free electives required for Animal Science | 23-29 | |
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
| BBMB 301 | Survey of Biochemistry | 3 |
| or BBMB 316 | Principles of Biochemistry | |
| or BBMB 404 | Biochemistry I | |
| or BBMB 420 | Mammalian Biochemistry | |
| CHEM 177 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 177L | Laboratory in General Chemistry I | 1 |
| CHEM 178 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 331 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 331L | Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I | 1 |
| PHYS 131 & 131L | 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 | ||
| Livestock Disease Prevention | ||
| Animal Production Systems | ||
| 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 | 36-39 | |
| 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 |
| AN S 110 | 1 | AN S 114 | 2 |
| AN S 101 | 2 | CHEM 177 or 163 | 4 |
| BIOL 211 | 3 | CHEM 177L or 163L | 1 |
| BIOL 211L | 1 | Humanities - elective list | 3 |
| ENGL 150 | 3 | SP CM 212, AGEDS 311, AGEDS 327, or COMST 214 | 3 |
| LIB 160 | 1 | STAT 101, 104, or 226 | 3-4 |
| MATH 140, 150, 160, or 165 | 3-4 | ||
| Soc. Sci. - elective list | 3 | ||
| 17-18 | 16-17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AN S 211 | 1 | AN S 210 | 1 |
| AN S 200 - elective list | 3 | AN S 214 | 3 |
| AN S 200 - elective list | 3 | AN S 214L | 1 |
| BIOL 212 | 3 | AN S 200 - elective list | 3 |
| BIOL 212L | 1 | ENGL 250 | 3 |
| BBMB 221 | 3 | MICRO 201 or 302 | 2-3 |
| ECON 101, 102, or ACCT 284 | 3 | MICRO 201L or 302L | 1 |
| Free elective | 3 | ||
| 17 | 17-18 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AN S 319 | 3 | AN S 320 | 3 |
| AN S 331 | 3 | AN S 352 | 3 |
| GEN 320 or BIOL 313 | 3 | AN S 300 - elective list | 3 |
| U.S. Diversity - elective list | 3 | Ethics -elective list | 3 |
| Free elective | 3 | Free elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AN S 411 | 1 | AN S 400 - Option 2 | 3 |
| AN S 400 - Option 1 | 3 | International Perspective - elective list | 3 |
| ENGL 302, 309, 312, or 314 | 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 AN S 110 and through appointments with the student's advisor. |
Animal Science, B.S. - pre-veterinary medicine
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AN S 110 | 1 | AN S 114 | 2 |
| AN S 101 | 2 | CHEM 177 | 4 |
| BIOL 211 | 3 | CHEM 177L | 1 |
| BIOL 211L | 1 | Humanities - elective list | 3 |
| ENGL 150 | 3 | SP CM 212, AGEDS 311, AGEDS 327, or COMST 214 | 3 |
| LIB 160 | 1 | STAT 101, 104, or 226 | 3-4 |
| MATH 140, 150, 160, or 165 | 3-4 | ||
| Soc. Sci. - elective list | 3 | ||
| 17-18 | 16-17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AN S 211 | 1 | AN S 214 | 3 |
| AN S 200 - elective list | 3 | AN S 214L | 1 |
| AN S 200 - elective list | 3 | AN S 200 - elective list | 3 |
| BIOL 212 | 3 | CHEM 331 | 3 |
| BIOL 212L | 1 | CHEM 331L | 1 |
| CHEM 178 | 3 | ENGL 250 | 3 |
| ECON 101, 102, or ACCT 284 | 3 | Ethics - elective list | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AN S 210 | 1 | AN S 320 | 3 |
| AN S 319 | 3 | AN S 352 | 3 |
| AN S 331 | 3 | AN S 300 - elective list | 3 |
| GEN 320 or BIOL 313 | 3 | BBMB 301, 316, 404, or 420 | 3 |
| CHEM 332 | 3 | US Diversity - elective list | 3 |
| MICRO 201 or 302 | 2-3 | ||
| MICRO 201L or 302L | 1 | ||
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AN S 411 | 1 | AN S 400 - Option 2 | 3 |
| AN S 400 - Option 1 | 3 | International Perspective - elective list | 3 |
| ENGL 302, 309, 312, or 314 | 3 | Free elective | 3 |
| PHYS 131 | 4 | Free elective | 3 |
| PHYS 131L | 1 | Free elective | 3 |
| Free elective | 3 | ||
| Free elective | 2 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Important Note: | This is only one of many equally-sound schedule sequences. |
| * | 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 300 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:
| AN S 101 | Working with Animals | 2 |
| AN S 114 | Survey of the Animal Industry | 2 |
| AN S 214 | Domestic Animal Physiology | 3 |
| AN S 214L | 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:
| AN S 270 | Foods of Animal Origin | 2 |
| AN S 270L | Foods of Animal Origin Laboratory | 1 |
| AN S 360 | Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology | 3 |
| AN S 460 | Science and Technology of Value Added Meat Products | 3 |
| One course from the following: | 1 | |
| Issues in Food Safety | ||
| 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 (270, 270L, 360, 460) 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 300 or 400 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)
| AN S 226 | Beef Cattle Science | 3 |
Fundamental Disciplines in Animal Science (9 credits)
| AN S 320 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| AN S 331 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| AN S 352 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 3 |
Expertise Expansion (3 credits)
| AGRON 280 | Crop Development, Production and Management | 3 |
| AGRON 334 | Forage Crop Management | 3 |
| AN S 333 | Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies | 3 |
| AN S 336 | Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being * | 3 |
| AN S 345 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals * | 3 |
| AN S 360 | Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology * | 3 |
| TSM 327 | Animal Production Systems * | 3 |
| TSM 455 | Feed Processing and Technology | 3 |
| TSM 457 | Feed Safety, Ingredient Quality and Analytics | 3 |
| VDPAM 487 | Livestock Disease Prevention * | 3 |
| * | Course fulfills the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate |
Enterprise Management (3 credits)
| AGEDS 451 | Agricultural Law | 3 |
| ECON 230 | Farm Business Management ^ | 3 |
| ECON 235 | Introduction to Agricultural Markets | 3 |
| ECON 332 | Cooperatives | 3 |
| ECON 334 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
| ^ | Course is a prerequisite for AN S 426 |
Beef Cattle Production Emphasis (6 credits)
| AN S 426 | Beef Cattle Systems Management | 3 |
| AN S 399A | Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience | 3 |
Dairy Cattle Production Management Certificate
Foundation Course (3 credits)
| AN S 235 | Dairy Cattle Science | 3 |
Fundamental Disciplines in Animal Science (9 credits)
| AN S 320 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| AN S 331 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| AN S 337 | Lactation | 3 |
Expertise Expansion (3 credits)
| AGRON 280 | Crop Development, Production and Management | 3 |
| AGRON 334 | Forage Crop Management | 3 |
| AN S 333 | Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies | 3 |
| AN S 335 | Dairy Cattle Evaluation | 3 |
| AN S 345 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals * | 3 |
| AN S 352 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| AN S 419 | Advanced Animal Nutrition | 2 |
| FS HN 407 | Microbiological Safety of Foods of Animal Origins | 3 |
| MICRO 302 | Biology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| TSM 327 | Animal Production Systems * | 3 |
| TSM 455 | Feed Processing and Technology * | 3 |
| TSM 457 | Feed Safety, Ingredient Quality and Analytics * | 3 |
| * | Courses fulfill the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate |
Enterprise Management (3 credits)
| AGEDS 451 | Agricultural Law | 3 |
| ECON 230 | Farm Business Management ^ | 3 |
| ECON 235 | Introduction to Agricultural Markets | 3 |
| ECON 332 | Cooperatives | 3 |
| ECON 334 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
| ECON 337 | Agricultural Marketing | 3 |
| ^ | Course is a prerequisite for AN S 434 |
Dairy Cattle Production Emphasis (6 credits)
| AN S 434 | Dairy Systems Management | 3 |
| or AN S 435 | Applied Dairy Farm Evaluation | |
| AN S 399A | Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience | 3 |
Equine Science and Management Certificate
Foundation Course (3 credits)
| AN S 216 | Equine Science | 3 |
Fundamental Disciplines in Animal Science (6 credits)
| AN S 320 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| AN S 331 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
Equine Expertise Expansion (6 credits)
| AN S 217 | Equine Farm Practicum | 2 |
| AN S 306 | Equine Evaluation | 3 |
| AN S 313 | Exercise Physiology of Animals * | 3 |
| AN S 317A | Fundamentals of Equine Behavior and Training: Young Horses at Halter | 1 |
| AN S 317B | Fundamentals of Equine Behavior and Training: Yearlings | 3 |
| AN S 332E | Laboratory Methods in Animal Reproduction: Equine | 1 |
| * | Courses fulfill the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate |
Expertise Expansion (3 credits)
| ACCT 215 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| AGEDS 451 | Agricultural Law | 3 |
| AGRON 334 | Forage Crop Management | 3 |
| AN S 333 | Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies | 3 |
| AN S 336 | Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being * | 3 |
| AN S 337 | Lactation | 3 |
| AN S 345 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals * | 3 |
| ECON 320 | Labor Economics | 3 |
| ECON 334 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
| * | Courses fulfill the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate |
Equine Management Emphasis (6 credits)
| AN S 415 | Equine Systems Management | 3 |
| AN S 399A | Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience | 3 |
Poultry Production Management Certificate
Foundation Course (3 credits)
| AN S 223 | Poultry Science | 3 |
Fundamental Disciplines in Animal Science (9 credits)
| AN S 320 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| AN S 331 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| AN S 352 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 3 |
Expertise Expansion (3 credits)
| AN S 336 | Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being * | 3 |
| AN S 345 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals * | 3 |
| AN S 360 | Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology * | 3 |
| TSM 327 | Animal Production Systems * | 3 |
| TSM 455 | Feed Processing and Technology | 3 |
| TSM 457 | Feed Safety, Ingredient Quality and Analytics | 3 |
| VDPAM 487 | Livestock Disease Prevention * | 3 |
| AN S 373A | Poultry Products Technology # | 3 |
| AN S 373B | Applied Avian Physiology # | 3 |
| AN S 373C | Avian Health # | 3 |
| AN S 373D | Poultry Nutrition # | 3 |
| * | Courses fulfill the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate |
| # | Courses are held as part of the Midwest Poultry Consortium COE courses during the summer |
Enterprise Management (3 credits)
| AGEDS 451 | Agricultural Law | 3 |
| ECON 230 | Farm Business Management | 3 |
| ECON 235 | Introduction to Agricultural Markets | 3 |
| ECON 332 | Cooperatives | 3 |
| ECON 334 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
Poultry Production Emphasis (6 credits, to include AN S 399 and choice of one 400-level management)
| AN S 399A | Animal Science Internship: Graded Internship Experience | 3 |
| AN S 473A | Poultry Enterprise Management # | 3 |
| AN S 473B | Breeder Flock and Hatchery Management # | 3 |
| # | Courses are held as part of the Midwest Poultry Consortium COE courses during the summer |
Swine Production Management Certificate
Foundation Course (3 credits)
| AN S 225 | Swine Science | 3 |
Fundamental Disciplines in Animal Science (9 credits)
| AN S 320 | Animal Feeds and Feeding | 3 |
| AN S 331 | Domestic Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| AN S 352 | Genetic Improvement of Domestic Animals | 3 |
Expertise Expansion (3 credits)
| AGRON 280 | Crop Development, Production and Management | 3 |
| AN S 333 | Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies | 3 |
| AN S 336 | Domestic Animal Behavior and Well-Being * | 3 |
| AN S 345 | Growth and Development of Domestic Animals * | 3 |
| AN S 360 | Fresh Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology * | 3 |
| AN S 380C | Employee Management for the Swine Industry | 1 |
| AN S 380D | Farrowing Management | 1 |
| AN S 380E | Swine Feed Mill Management | 1 |
| AN S 380F | Marketing and Risk Management in the Swine Industry | 1 |
| AN S 380G | Swine Nursery and Finishing Management | 1 |
| AN S 382 | Swine Environment Management | 1 |
| AN S 383 | Swine Manure and Nutrient Management | 1 |
| AN S 384 | Swine Health and Biosecurity | 1 |
| TSM 327 | Animal Production Systems * | 3 |
| TSM 455 | Feed Processing and Technology | 3 |
| TSM 457 | Feed Safety, Ingredient Quality and Analytics | 3 |
| VDPAM 487 | Livestock Disease Prevention * | 3 |
| * | Courses fulfill the Animal Science degree discipline expansion requirement unless designated as a unique course in the certificate |
Enterprise Management (3 credits)
| AGEDS 451 | Agricultural Law | 3 |
| ECON 230 | Farm Business Management | 3 |
| ECON 235 | Introduction to Agricultural Markets | 3 |
| ECON 332 | Cooperatives | 3 |
| ECON 334 | Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | 3 |
Swine Production Emphasis (6 credits)
| AN S 425 | Swine Systems Management | 3 |
| AN S 399A | 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.