Integrative Animal Sciences

Animal Sciences students study reproduction, genetics, nutrition, physiology, growth, behavior, biotechnology, and management of livestock species. They also study animal sourced food processing. Increasingly, Animal Sciences students also take additional courses in communication, education, business economics, environmental science, and data science. Animal Sciences graduates often work with the science and business of producing domestic livestock species or animal-related products. Many Animal Sciences students prepare to pursue veterinary studies or graduate studies for future work with companion animals, livestock, or other species.

About this Program

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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CONTACT

352.392.1981 (tel) | 352.392.7652 (fax)

P.O. BOX 110910
2250 Shealy Drive
GAINESVILLE FL 32608
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Curriculum

This specialization is for students who wish to obtain a customized degree in animal sciences with a focus on a discipline rather than an animal species and are not pursuing a professional program in the health sciences. Examples include integration of the Animal Sciences with advanced training in artificial intelligence, or reproduction, or animal behavior, or environmental sciences. By choosing appropriate electives, students can earn a minor, or a dual-major in other fields.

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

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
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 (State Core Gen Ed Mathematics) 4
State Core Gen Ed Humanities with Diversity 3
 Credits14
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
 Credits17
Semester Three
Quest 2 (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences) 3
Select one: 3
AEC 3033C
 Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (Writing Requirement)
ENC 2210
 Technical Writing
ANS 2090 Survey of Veterinary Professions (or ANS 2XXX Careers in Animal Sciences) 2
CHM 2045
& 2045L		 General Chemistry 1
and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Biological and Physical Sciences)		 4
Elective 3
 Credits15
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 with International 3
Approved electives 5
 Credits15
Semester Five
ANS 3006
& 3006L		 Introduction to Animal Science
and Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory (Critical Tracking)		 4
ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition 4
ANS Advisor approved electives 6
 Credits14
Semester Six
ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals (Critical Tracking) 4
ANS 3384C Genetics of Domestic Animals 3
ANS Advisor approved electives 4
Approved electives 4
 Credits15
Summer After Semester Six
ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science (Critical Tracking) 3-8
 Credits3-8
Semester Seven
ANS 3043 Growth and Development of Farm Animals (Critical Tracking) 3
ANS 4931 Senior Seminar 1
ANS Advisor approved electives 10
 Credits14
Semester Eight
ANS Advisor approved electives 13
 Credits13
 Total Credits120
Approved Lectures: Minimum 6 credits
ANS 2002The Meat we Eat3
ANS 2090Survey of Veterinary Professions2
ANS 3008Domestic Animal Behavior and Welfare3
ANS 3216Introduction to Equine Science3
ANS 3251Biology and Management of Dairy Cattle3
ANS 3404CFood Animal Nutrition and Feeding4
ANS 3405Equine Nutrition and Feeding Management2
ANS 4079CRelationship of Form to Function in Horses3
ANS 4320CApplied Livestock Reproduction3
ANS 4240CDiscovery of Sustainable Cattle Systems2
ANS 4243Beef Cow-Calf Management5
ANS 4245Beef Background and Feedlot Management2
ANS 4382Equine Genetics2
ANS 4389LMolecular Techniques in Domestic Animal Genetics2
ANS 4931Senior Seminar1
ALS 4932Special Topics (HACCP Systems )1-3
ANS 4932Special Topics in Animal Sciences (Seedstock Management & Marketing )1-3
Approved Labs: Minimum 3 credits
ANS 3239LTechniques in Equine Science (Remedial Horsemanship)2
ANS 3239LTechniques in Equine Science (Ranch Horse Management; offered every other spring – odd years )2
ANS 3246LBeef Production Practicum (2 Fall and 2 Spring, 4 total )2
ANS 3250LDairy Cattle Practicum2
ANS 4212LTechniques in Farrier Science1-2
ANS 4218CHorse Psychology and Training2
ANS 4241CIntermediate Horse Training3
ANS 4231Practicum in Horse Management and Training Technique (Horse Care & Grooming )1
ANS 4231Practicum in Horse Management and Training Technique (Weanling Handling )1
ANS 4231Practicum in Horse Management and Training Technique (Foaling Practicum )1
ANS 4605Animal and Products Evaluation1
ANS 4932Special Topics in Animal Sciences1-3

Approved CALS Electives | 31 Credits

For a course to be eligible as an approved CALS elective it must be outside the ANS department, 3000/4000 level, and be within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. 

 

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

  1. Critically evaluate information (or data) in animal sciences.
  2. Solve problems in animal sciences.

Communication

  1. Effectively communicate in written form in a manner appropriate in animal sciences.
  2. 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 I, R, A I, R, A I R R
ANS 3319C I, R, A I, R, A I I, R R
ANS 3384C I, R, A I, R, A I, R, A I, R, A R
ANS 3440 I, R, A I, R, A I, R, A I, R, A R

Assessment Types

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