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2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

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.

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 animal industry option.

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

Specialization: Animal Biology
Specialization: Animal Industry

Specialization: Animal Biology

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 and Recommended Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
  • 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
  • Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 2045/2045L,
    CHM 2046/2046L, MAC 1147, BSC 2010/2010L, BSC 2011/2011L

Semester 2:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking 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 appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M)4
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 14
Semester 2Credits
CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion (GE-C)3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Elective1
Total 14
Semester 3Credits
BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) or
AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) (GE-S)
3-4
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 14
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 14-15
Semester 4Credits
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Electives9
Total 16
Semester 5Credits
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 13
ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science4
ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition4
ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals4
Total 15
Semester 6Credits
CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (2)5
ANS 3043C Growth and Development of Farm Animals3
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
VME 4103 Livestock Health and Disease Prevention2
Approved elective2
Total 15
Semester 7Credits
BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or
BCH 3025 Fundamentals of Biochemistry
4
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 13
Approved electives8
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms (3) and Laboratory (1)4
ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals3
Approved electives8
Total 15

Consider taking pre-vet requirements:

AGR 3303 Genetics (GE-B)3
PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)5
PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)5

Specialization: Animal Industry

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 and Recommended Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-4
  • 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-4
  • Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: CHM 2045/2045L,
    MCB 2000/2000L, MAC 1147, BSC 2010/2010L, BSC 2011/2011L

Semester 2:

  • Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking 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 appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M)4
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 14
Semester 2Credits
BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion (GE-C)3
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 3Credits
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
AEB 3103 Principles of Food and Resource Economics (4) or
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (3) (GE-S)
3-4
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing for Agricultural and Life Sciences3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Electives3
Total 16-17
Semester 4Credits
MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Electives8
Total 15

Option: Beef Cattle

Semester 5Credits
ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science4
ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition4
ANS 3634C Meats3
ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry1
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management3
AEB 3114L Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications1
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
ANS 3404C Food Animal Nutrition and Feeding3
ANS 3613L Livestock and Meat Evaluation2
AGR 4231C Forage Science and Range Management4
ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals3
ANS 3383L Application of Genetic Evaluation to the Livestock Industry1
ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals4
Total 17
SummerCredits
ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science3
Total 3
Semester 7Credits
AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agribusiness or
AEE 3414 Leadership Development
3
ANS 4243C Beef Cow-Calf Management3
Course in food and resource economics3
Approved elective3
Total 12
Semester 8Credits
ANS 4931 Senior Seminar1
ANS 4245C Beef Background and Feedlot Management2
Course in food and resource economics3
Approved electives6
Total 12

Option: Dairy

Semester 5Credits
ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science4
ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition4
AEB 3114L Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications1
Approved electives5
Total 14
Semester 6Credits
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management3
ANS 3251 Dairy Cattle Management2
ANS 3250L Dairy Cattle Management Laboratory2
ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals4
Approved elective3
Total 14
SummerCredits
ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science3
Total 3
Semester 7Credits
ANS 4441 Dairy Cattle Nutrition3
ANS 4441L Dairy Cattle Nutrition Laboratory2
AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agribusiness3
Approved electives6
Total 14
Semester 8Credits
ANS 4252C Dairy Management Systems4
ANS 4931 Senior Seminar1
ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals3
ANS 3383L Application of Genetic Evaluationto the Livestock Industry1
Approved electives6
Total 15

Option: Equine

Semester 5Credits
ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science4
ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition4
ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry1
ANS 3043 Growth and Development of Farm Animals3
AEB 3114L Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications1
Total 13
Semester 6Credits
AGR 4231C Forage Science and Range Management4
ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals4
ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals3
ANS 3079L Relationship of Form to Function in Horses2
Total 13
SummerCredits
ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science3
Total 3
Semester 7Credits
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management3
ANS 3237C Equine Health Management2
ANS 3405 Equine Nutrition and Feeding Management2
AEB 4424 Human Resources Management in Agribusiness or
AEE 3414 Leadership Development
3
Course in food and resource economics2
Approved electives4
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
ANS 4234 Horse Enterprise Management2
ANS 4931 Senior Seminar1
Course in food and resource economics2-3
Approved electives10
Total 15-16

Option: Safety and Processing of Meat and Poultry

Semester 5Credits
ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science4
ANS 3634C Meats3
ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry1
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management3
FOS 4202 Food Safety and Sanitation2
AEB 3114L Introduction to Agricultural Computer Applications1
Total 14
Semester 6Credits
FOS 4222 Food Microbiology3
FOS 4222L Food Microbiology Laboratory2
ALS 4932 Special Topics: HACCP Systems2
ANS 3613L Livestock and Meat Evaluation2
ANS 4635C Meat Processing3
Approved elective3
Total 15
SummerCredits
ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science3
Total 3
Semester 7Credits
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 13
Approved electives12
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
ANS 4931 Senior Seminar1
ANS 4905 Problems in Animal Science3
AEB 3300 Agricultural and Food Marketing3
FOS 4722C Quality Control in Food Systems3
ANS 4631C Processing of Poultry and Eggs3
Total 13