2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
Potential careers for animal sciences majors include various aspects of livestock production (beef cattle, dairy cattle, and horses), livestock processing and utilization (meat, milk, performance and recreation), allied service industries (feed, health care, genetics, equipment, supplies, marketing, promotion, finance and education) and preparation for graduate school or the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Animal Biology
Animal Industry
This specialization is for students who want to be veterinarians working with species other than livestock or livestock veterinarians who want a strong basic science orientation in their undergraduate program. It also is excellent preparation for graduate programs in basic animal research. Students select courses in animal sciences, zoology, microbiology, wildlife and veterinary science.
Industry options include beef cattle, dairy, equine, and safety and processing of meat and poultry. Career preparation can be strengthened through 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.
* By choosing appropriate electives, students can earn a minor or a dual major in agribusiness management, extension education or ag operations management while completing the degree requirements for the animal industry option.
| Animal Sciences |
| College: Agricultural and Life Sciences |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science |
| Hours for Degree: 120 |
| Specializations: Animal Biology; Animal Industry |
| Animal Industry options: Beef Cattle, Dairy, Equine, and Safety and Processing of Meat and Poultry |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: www.animal.ufl.edu |
Potential careers for animal sciences majors include various aspects of livestock production (beef cattle, dairy cattle, and horses), livestock processing and utilization (meat, milk, performance and recreation), allied service industries (feed, health care, genetics, equipment, supplies, marketing, promotion, finance and education) and preparation for graduate school or the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Animal Biology
Animal Industry
This specialization is for students who want to be veterinarians working with species other than livestock or livestock veterinarians who want a strong basic science orientation in their undergraduate program. It also is excellent preparation for graduate programs in basic animal research. Students select courses in animal sciences, zoology, microbiology, wildlife and veterinary science.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 5 critical courses – excluding labs – CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, CHM 2046, CHM 2046L, MAC 1147, BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical course – excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses – including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| English Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE–M) | 4 |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P) | 4 |
| Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) * | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ENC 1102 Introduction to Argument and Persuasion (GE–C,H) | 3 |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P) | 4 |
| Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) * | 3 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B) | 4 |
| AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE–S) | 3-4 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B) | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) * | 3 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition | 4 |
| ANS 3043 Growth and Development of Farm Animals | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals | 4 |
| MAC 2311 Calculus 1 | 4 |
| VME 4103 Livestock Health and Disease Prevention | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or BCH 3025 Fundamentals of Biochemistry or CHM 4207 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Approved electives * | 8 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals | 3 |
| Approved electives * | 9 |
| Total | 17 |
Consider taking pre-vet requirements:
| AGR 3303 Genetics (GE–B) | 3 |
| PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (GE–P) | 5 |
| PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (GE–P) | 5 |
Industry options include beef cattle, dairy, equine, and safety and processing of meat and poultry. Career preparation can be strengthened through 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.
Critical Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 5 critical courses – excluding labs – CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, MCB 2000, MCB 2000L, MAC 1147, BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L
Semester 2:
- Complete 1 additional critical course – excluding labs
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical courses – excluding labs
Semester 4:
- Complete all critical-tracking courses – including labs
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| English Composition (GE–C) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE–M) | 4 |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE–H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ENC 1102 Introduction to Argument and Persuasion (GE–C, H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–P) | 4 |
| Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) | 3 |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B) | 4 |
| AEB 3103 Principles Food and Resource Economics (4) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE–S) | 3-4 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE–B) | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) * | 3 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Total | 15 |
Option: Beef Cattle
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition | 4 |
| ANS 3634C Meats | 3 |
| ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry | 1 |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AEB 3114L Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| ANS 3404C Food Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 3 |
| ANS 3613L Livestock and Meat Evaluation | 2 |
| AGR 4231C Forage Science and Range Management | 4 |
| ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals | 3 |
| ANS 3383L Application of Genetic Evaluation to the Livestock Industry | 1 |
| ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals | 4 |
| Total | 17 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agribusiness or AEE 3414 Leadership Development | 3 |
| ANS 4243C Beef Cow-Calf Management | 3 |
| Course in food and resource economics | 3 |
| Approved elective * | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ANS 4931 Senior Seminar | 1 |
| ANS 4245C Beef Background and Feedlot Management | 2 |
| Course in food and resource economics | 3 |
| Approved electives * | 6 |
| Total | 12 |
Option: Dairy
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition | 4 |
| AEB 3114L Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications | 1 |
| Approved electives * | 5 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| ANS 3251 Dairy Cattle Management | 2 |
| ANS 3250L Dairy Cattle Management Laboratory | 2 |
| ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals | 4 |
| Approved electives * | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| ANS 4441 Dairy Cattle Nutrition | 3 |
| ANS 4441L Dairy Cattle Nutrition Laboratory | 2 |
| AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agribusiness | 3 |
| Approved electives * | 6 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ANS 4252C Dairy Management Systems | 4 |
| ANS 4931 Senior Seminar | 1 |
| ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals | 3 |
| ANS 3383L Application of Genetic Evaluation to the Livestock Industry | 1 |
| Approved electives * | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
Option: Equine
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition | 4 |
| ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry | 1 |
| ANS 3043 Growth and Development of Farm Animals | 3 |
| AEB 3114L Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| AGR 4231C Forage Science and Range Management | 4 |
| ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals | 4 |
| ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals | 3 |
| ANS 3079L Relationship of Form to Function in Horses | 2 |
| Total | 13 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| ANS 3237C Equine Health Management | 2 |
| ANS 3405 Equine Nutrition and Feeding Management | 2 |
| AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agribusiness or AEE 3414 Leadership Development | 3 |
| Course in food and resource economics | 1-3 |
| Approved electives * | 4 |
| Total | 15-17 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ANS 4234 Horse Enterprise Management | 2 |
| ANS 4931 Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Course in food and resource economics | 2-3 |
| Approved electives * | 10 |
| Total | 15-16 |
Option: Safety and Processing of Meat and Poultry
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| ANS 3634C Meats | 3 |
| ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry | 1 |
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| FOS 4204 Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| AEB 3114L Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| FOS 4222 Food Microbiology | 3 |
| FOS 4222L Food Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| ALS 4932 Special Topics: HACCP Systems | 2 |
| ANS 3613L Livestock and Meat Evaluation | 2 |
| ANS 4635C Meat Processing | 3 |
| Approved elective * | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Approved electives | 12 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| ANS 4931 Senior Seminar | 1 |
| ANS 4905 Problems in Animal Science | 3 |
| AEB 3300 Agricultural and Food Marketing | 3 |
| FOS 4722C Quality Control in Food Systems | 3 |
| ANS 4631C Processing of Poultry and Eggs | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
* By choosing appropriate electives, students can earn a minor or a dual major in agribusiness management, extension education or ag operations management while completing the degree requirements for the animal industry option.