The departments of Animal Science and Dairy and Poultry Sciences offer the animal sciences major. This major offers two specializations, animal biology and animal industry. There are four options in the animal industry specialization: dairy, equine, food animal and poultry.
Potential careers for animal sciences majors include various aspects of livestock production (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, poultry and horses), live-stock processing and utilization (meat, milk and eggs, performance and recreation), allied service industries (feed, health care, genetics, equipment, supplies, mar-keting, promotion, finance and education) and preparation for postbaccalaureate education in graduate school or the College of Veterinary Medicine. Students should meet with the undergraduate coordinator in animal sciences to select the appropriate specialization/option and academic adviser.
Critical Tracking Criteria:
Critical tracking courses
are bolded. Complete the bolded courses in the semester indicated to stay
on track for this major.
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |
| Semester 1 - Fall | Credits |
| English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Pre-calculus (GE-M) | 4 |
| CHM 2045 Gen Chemistry 1 (GE-P) . | 3 |
| CHM 2045L Chemistry 1 Lab (GE-P) . | 1 |
| Humanities (GE) or Social or Behavioral Science*. | 3 |
|
|
14 |
| Semester 2 - Spring | Credits |
| ENC 1102 Writing About Lit (GE-C, H). | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE). | 2 |
| CHM 2046 Gen Chemistry 2 (GE-P). | 3 |
| CHM 2046L Chemistry 2 Lab (GE-P). | 1 |
| Humanities or Social and Behavioral Science (GE)* | 3 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
|
|
15 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | |
| Semester 3 - Fall | Credits |
| BSC 2010 Prin of Biology I (GE-B) | 3 |
| BSC 2010L Biology I Lab (GE-B) | 1 |
| AEE 3103 Prin of FRE (4)
or ECO 2023 Microeconomics (GE-S). |
3-4 |
| AEE 3033 Writing for Ag/Nat Resources. | 3 |
| Electives* | 6 |
|
|
16-17 |
| Semester 4 - Spring | Credits |
| BSC 2011 Prin of Biology 2 (GE-B). | 3 |
| BSC 2011L Biology 2 Lab (GE-B). | 1 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE)*. | 3 |
| Electives*. | 7-8 |
|
|
14-15 |
| * 6 hours must have an international or diversity focus |
ANIMAL BIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
This specialization is designed
for students who want to be veterinarians working with species other than
livestock or livestock veterinarians with a strong basic science orientation
in their under-graduate program. It also is excellent preparation for graduate
programs in basic animal research. Students select courses in the
animal sciences, zoology, micro-biology, wildlife and veterinary science.
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1. | 3 |
| ASG 3003C Introduction to Animal
Science |
4 |
| ASG 3402 Prin of Animal Nutrition | 4 |
| ANS 3043C Growth & Development
of Farm Animals. |
3 |
| Approved Electives | 2 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 Lab | 2 |
| ASG 3334 Reproductive Physio & Endo
in Domestic Animals. |
3 |
| One of the following lab courses
ASG 3335L Tech in Ruminant Reproduction ASG 3336L Tech in Swine Reproduction ASG 3337L Tech in Equine Reproduction |
1 |
| MAC 2311 Calculus 1. | 4 |
| VME 4103 Livestock Health/Disease Prevention*
Or Approved Electives. |
2 |
|
|
15 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| BCH 4024 Intro to Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Or BCH 3025 Fundamentals of Biochemistry Or CHM 4207 Intro to Biochemistry/Molecular Biology. |
4 |
| STA 2023 Intro to Statistics 1. | 3 |
| VME 4162 Poultry Diseases*
Or ANS 3237C Equine Health Management Or Electives (a) |
3 |
| Approved Electives (b). | 5 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| MCB 3020/L Basic Bio Microorganisms/Lab. | 5 |
| ASG 3313C Genetic Imprv of Farm Animals | 4 |
| Approved Electives (c). | 5 |
|
|
14 |
| * Choose one for pre-vet requirements | |
| a) AGR 3303 Genetics (GE-B). | 3 |
| b) PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (GE-P). | 5 |
| c) PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (GE-P). | 5 |
ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIALIZATION
Industry options include dairy, equine, food animal and poultry. Career preparation can be strengthened through selection of electives. Students who plan to apply to the UF College of Veterinary Medicine in the equine, food animal or mixed practice tracks must choose the appropriate industry option.
Dairy Option
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| AEB 3112L Intro to Ag Computer Apps | 1 |
| ASG 3003C Intro of Animal Science | 4 |
| MCB 2000/L Microbiology and Lab. | 4 |
| Approved Electives. | 5 |
|
|
14 |
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| ASG 3402 Principles of Animal Nutrition. | 4 |
| ASG 3335L Techniques in RuminantReproduction | 1 |
| DAS 3211 Dairy Cattle Management. | 2 |
| DAS 4213 Dairy Cattle Management Techniques | 2 |
| ASG 3334 Reproductive Physio & Endo in Domestic
Animals |
3 |
| Approved Elective. | 1 |
|
|
13 |
| Summer | |
| DAS 4941 Practical Work Experience | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| AEB 3133 Prin of Agribusiness Mgmt | 3 |
| DAS 4411 Dairy Cattle Nutrition | 3 |
| DAS 4411L Dairy Cattle Nutrition Lab. | 2 |
| AEB 3424 Human Resources Management
in Agribusiness OR AEE 3414 Leadership Development in Ag/NR Professions. |
3 |
| Approved Electives* | 5 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| ASG 3313C Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals. | 4 |
| DAS 4212C Dairy Management Systems. | 4 |
| ASG 4931 Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Approved Electives. | 5 |
|
|
14 |
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| ASG 3003C Intro of Animal Science | 4 |
| ASG 3402 Prin. of Animal Nutrition. | 4 |
| ANS 3634C Meats | 3 |
| ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry. | 1 |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AEB 3112L Intro Ag Computer Apps | 1 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| ANS 3404C Food Animal Feed/Nutrition. | 3 |
| ANS 3613L Livestock/Meat Evaluation | 2 |
| AGR 4231C Forage Science Range Mgmt | 4 |
| ASG 3313C Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals | 4 |
| ASG 3334 Reproductive Physio & Endo in Domestic
Animals |
3 |
| ASG 3335L Tech in Ruminant Reproduction
ASG 3336L Tech in Swine Reproduction. |
1 |
|
|
17 |
| Summer | |
| ANS 4941 Practical Work Experience | 2 or 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| AEE 3414 Leadership Development in AG/NR Professions
Or AEB 3424 Human Resource Mgmt in Agribusiness |
3 |
| ANS 4243C Beef Cow/Calf Management
Or ANS 4264C Swine Production. |
3 |
| MCB 2000/2000L Microbiology & Lab | 4 |
| Course in Food/Resource Economics
Or Food Science |
1-3 |
| Approved Electives. | 0-3 |
|
|
11-16 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| ASG 4931 Senior Seminar | 1 |
| ANS 4245C Beef /Feed Management (2)
Or ANS 4635C Meat Processing |
3 |
| Course in Food/Resource Economics Or Food Science | 1-3 |
| Approved Electives. | 6-9 |
|
|
13-18 |
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| ASG 3003C Intro to Animal Science. | 4 |
| ASG 3402 Principles of Animal Nutrition | 4 |
| ANS 3230 Survey of Equine/Allied Industry
Or ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry |
1 |
| ASG 3043C Growth & Development of Farm Animals | 3 |
| AEB 3112L Intro to Ag. Computer Application | 1 |
| Approved Elective | 2 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| AGR 4231C Forage Science & Range Management | 4 |
| ASG 3334 Reproductive Phys/Endocrinology of Farm
Animals |
3 |
| ASG 3337L Techniques in Horse Reproduction. | 1 |
| ASG 3313C Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals | 4 |
| ANS 3079L Relationship of Form to Function in Horses | 2 |
| Approved Elective | 1 |
|
|
15 |
| Summer | |
| ANS 4941 Practical Work Exp. | 2 or 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| ANS 3237C Equine Health Management. | 2 |
| ANS 3405 Equine Nutrition & Feeding Management | 2 |
| Course in Food/Resource Economics | 1-3 |
| AEB 3424 Human Resources Mgmt. in Agribusiness
Or AEE 3414 Leadership Development in AG/NR Professions. |
3 |
| Approved Electives. | 1-3 |
|
|
12-16 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| MCB 2000/2000L Microbiology & Lab | 4 |
| ANS 4234 Horse Enterprise Management. | 2 |
| ASG 4931 Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Course in Food/Resource Economics Dept. | 1-3 |
| Approved Electives | 4-6 |
|
|
12-16 |
Poultry Option
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| ASG 3003C Intro to Animal Science. | 4 |
| ASG 3402 Prin of Animal Nutrition. | 4 |
| AEB 3112L Intro to Ag Computer Apps. | 1 |
| MCB 2000/2000L Microbiology & Lab | 4 |
| Approved Elective. | 2 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credits |
| ANS 4635C Meats Processing | 3 |
| PSE 4512C Avian Anatomy and Physiology. | 3 |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management. | 3 |
| ASG 3313C Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals | 4 |
| Approved Elective | 2 |
|
|
15 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| PSE 4411C Poultry Nutrition | 3 |
| PSE 4223C Poultry Management. | 4 |
| AEB 3424 Human Resource Management in Agribusiness
Or AEE 3414 Leadership Development in AG/NR Professions. |
3 |
| Approved Electives. | 6 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| ASG 4931 Senior Seminar | 1 |
| AEB 3300 Agricultural and Food Marketing. | 3 |
| Approved Electives. | 10 |
|
|
14 |