This specialization is for students who wish to pursue professional or graduate programs. Students who plan to apply to the UF College of Veterinary Medicine in the equine, food animal, or mixed-practice tracks are encouraged to select electives from Animal Sciences livestock production courses. Career preparation can be strengthened through electives. By choosing appropriate electives, students can earn certificates, a minor, or a dual-major in other fields.

By choosing appropriate electives, students can earn a minor or a dual-major in agribusiness management, extension education or agricultural operations management while completing the degree requirements for the equine or food animal specialization.

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L, BSC 2011 and BSC 2011L, CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L, CHM 2046 and CHM 2046L, MAC 1147
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
• Complete CHM 2210 with minimum grade of C attained within two attempts (including withdrawals)
• Complete ANS 3006 and ANS 3006L
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete ANS 3043 or ANS 3319C
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 7

• Complete ANS 3043 or ANS 3319C
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 8

• Complete MCB 3020 and MCB 3020L
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

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BCH 3025 does not meet Veterinary, Medical, or Dental School requirements.

Students must take a minimum of 8 credits of ANS courses in addition to the ANS courses listed in the model semester plan; 4 credits each of lecture and laboratory courses.

Animal sciences majors receive a broad education in the healthy production of animals and animal products. Students' knowledge will be developed through formal courses, laboratories and field trips and will be applied in internships, team projects and presentations. Students will develop the ability to apply conceptual knowledge to solve problems in animal production and to make management decisions.

Before Graduating Students Must

Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes | SLOs

Content

1. Describe and explain fundamental concepts, skills and processes in animal sciences.
2. Apply fundamental concepts, skills and processes in animal sciences.

Critical Thinking

3. Critically evaluate information (or data) in animal sciences.
4. Solve problems in animal sciences.

Communication

5. Effectively communicate in written form in a manner appropriate in animal sciences.
6. Effectively communicate orally in a manner appropriate in animal sciences.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Case studies
• Lab projects
• Exams
• Quizzes and tests
• Papers
• Presentations
• Non-exam course assignments