About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Science
- Specializations: Animal Biology | Equine | Food Animal
- Credits for Degree: 120
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
Department Information
The Department of Animal Sciences creates new solutions to tomorrow's problems in the areas of teaching, research, and extension, by integrating the most modern technologies available with personal expertise and attention to the needs of both students and industry.
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P.O. BOX 110910
2250 Shealy Drive
GAINESVILLE FL 32608
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Curriculum
Through proper selection of electives, students may emphasize beef, dairy, or meat science. Career preparation can be strengthened through electives.
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 2 of 6 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L, BSC 2011 and BSC 2011L, CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L, MAC 1147, STA 2023, and AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
- Complete ANS 3006 and ANS 3006L
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 upper division GPA required
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 6
Semester 7
Semester 8
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.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 2010 & 2010L |
Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Biological and Physical Sciences) |
4 |
| ENC 1101 | Expository and Argumentative Writing (State Core Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 | Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Mathematics) | 4 |
| State Core Gen Ed Humanities with Diversity | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities) | 3 | |
| AEC 3030C or SPC 2608 |
Effective Oral Communication or Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
| BSC 2011 & 2011L |
Integrated Principles of Biology 2 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Biological Sciences) |
4 |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 4 |
| ENC 1102 | Argument and Persuasion (Gen Ed Composition) | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| Quest 2 (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (Writing Requirement) | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| CHM 2045 & 2045L |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences) |
4 |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MCB 2000 & 2000L |
Microbiology and Microbiology Laboratory (Gen Ed Biological Sciences) |
4 |
| STA 2023 | Introduction to Statistics 1 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics) | 3 |
| Gen Ed Diversity or International | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| AEB 3133 | Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| ANS 3006 & 3006L |
Introduction to Animal Science and Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory (Critical Tracking) |
4 |
| ANS 3440 | Principles of Animal Nutrition | 4 |
| ANS 3634C | Meats | 3 |
| ANS 3934 | Careers in the Livestock Industry | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| AGR 4231C | Forage Science and Range Management | 4 |
| ANS 3319C | Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals (Critical Tracking) | 4 |
| ANS 3384C | Genetics of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| ANS 3404C | Food Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 3 |
| ANS 3613C | Value determination of meat animals | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Summer After Semester Six | ||
| ANS 4941 | Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science (Critical Tracking) | 3-8 |
| Credits | 3-8 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| ANS 3043 | Growth and Development of Farm Animals (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| Approved Food and Resource Economics elective | 3 | |
| Approved Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| ANS 4931 | Senior Seminar (Critical Tracking) | 1 |
| Approved Food and Resource Economics elective | 3 | |
| Approved Electives | 6 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANS 2615C | Introduction to livestock and meat evaluation | 3 |
| ANS 3008 | Livestock Behavior and Welfare | 3 |
| ANS 3239L | Techniques in Equine Science | 2 |
| ANS 3246L | Beef Production Practicum | 2 |
| ANS 3250L | Dairy Cattle Practicum | 2 |
| ANS 3251 | Biology and Management of Dairy Cattle | 2 |
| ANS 4243 | Beef Cow-Calf Management | 5 |
| ANS 4245C | Beef Background and Feedlot Management | 2 |
| ANS 4605 | Animal and Products Evaluation | 1 |
| ANS 4623C | Pork Production | 3 |
| ANS 4635C | Meat Processing | 3 |
| ANS 4701 | Physiology of the Mammary Gland and Lactation | 2 |
| ANS 4905 | Problems in Animal Science | 1-3 |
| FOS 3042 | Introductory Food Science | 3 |
| FOS 4202 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| FOS 4222 | Food Microbiology | 3-4 |
| FOS 4222L | Food Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| FOS 4310L | Experimental Foods Laboratory | 1 |
| FOS 4311 | Food Chemistry | 3 |
| FOS 4311L | Food Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| FOS 4427C | Principles of Food Processing | 4 |
| FOS 4722C | Quality Control in Food Systems | 3 |
| FOS 4731 | Government Regulations and the Food Industry | 2 |
Approved Food and Resource Economics Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AEB 3122 | Financial Planning for Agribusiness | 3 |
| AEB 3300 | Agricultural and Food Marketing | 3 |
| AEB 3315 | Futures Markets and Risk Management in Agriculture | 3 |
| AEB 3341 | Selling Strategically | 3 |
| AEB 3450 | Introduction to Natural Resource and Environmental Economics | 3 |
| AEB 4085 | Agricultural Risk Management and the Law | 3 |
| AEB 4123 | Agricultural and Natural Resource Law | 3 |
| AEB 4126 | Agricultural and Natural Resource Ethics | 3 |
| AEB 4138 | Advanced Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AEB 4242 | International Trade Policy in Agriculture | 3 |
| AEB 4309 | Food Wholesaling and Retail Marketing | 3 |
| AEB 4342 | Agribusiness and Food Marketing Management | 3 |
| AEB 4343 | International Agribusiness Marketing | 3 |
| AEB 4424 | Human Resources Management in Agribusiness | 3 |
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
- Pass the animal sciences competency exam, given in three parts. One part will be given in each of these required courses:
Course List Code Title Credits ANS 3006 Introduction to Animal Science 3 ANS 3043 Growth and Development of Farm Animals 3 ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals 4 - Achieve minimum grades of C in AEC 3030C and AEC 3033C. These courses are graded using rubrics developed by a faculty committee.
- Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Students in the Major Will Learn to
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Content
- Describe and explain fundamental concepts, skills and processes in animal sciences.
- Apply fundamental concepts, skills and processes in animal sciences.
Critical Thinking
- Critically evaluate information (or data) in animal sciences.
- Solve problems in animal sciences.
Communication
- Effectively communicate in written form in a manner appropriate in animal sciences.
- Effectively communicate orally in a manner appropriate in animal sciences.
Curriculum Map
I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed
| Courses | SLO 1 | SLO 2 | SLO 3 | SLO 4 | SLO 5 | SLO 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEC 3030C | I, R, A | |||||
| AEC 3033C | I, R, A | |||||
| ANS 3006 | I | I | R | |||
| ANS 3043 | R | R | I | R | R | |
| ANS 3319C | R | R | I | I, R | R | |
| ANS 4931 | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| Academic Assessment Exam | A | A | A | A |
Assessment Types
- Grades
- Academic assessment exam