2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
The animal sciences major offers two specializations: animal biology and animal industry. There are four options in the animal industry specialization: beef cattle, dairy, equine, and safety and processing of meat and poultry. The department also offers a combined-degree program. Consult a departmental adviser for guidance.
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. Students should meet with the animal sciences coordinator to select a specialization/option and academic adviser.
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.
To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical-tracking criteria. Critical-tracking courses appear in bold.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required 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
|
Semester 1 |
Credits |
|
English Composition (GE-C) |
3 |
|
MAC 1147 Precalc: Algebra & Trig (GE-M) |
4 |
|
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Lab (1) (GE-P) |
4 |
|
Humanities or Social/Behav 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 Lab (1) (GE-P) |
4 |
|
Humanities or Social/Behav Sciences (GE)* |
3 |
|
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication |
3 |
|
Elective |
1 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 3 |
Credits |
|
BSC 2010 and 2010L Biology 1 (3) and Lab (1) (GE-B) |
4 |
|
AEB 3103 Food & Resource Economics (4) OR ECO 2023 Microeconomics (GE-S) |
3-4 |
|
AEE 3033C Writing for Ag and Natural Resources |
3 |
|
Electives |
6 |
|
Total |
16-17 |
|
Semester 4 |
Credits |
|
BSC 2011 and 2011L Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Lab (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 3043C Growth and Development of Farm Animals |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and Lab (2) |
5 |
|
ANS 3319 Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals |
3 |
|
ANS 3317L Techniques in Swine Reproduction |
1 |
|
MAC 2311 Calculus 1 |
4 |
|
VME 4103 Livestock Health and Disease Prevention |
2 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
BCH 4024 Intro Biochem/Molec Biology OR BCH 3025 Fund. of Biochemistry OR CHM 4207 Intro Biochem/Molec Biology |
4 |
|
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 |
3 |
|
Approved electives* |
8 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 |
Credits |
|
MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Micro-organisms (3) and Lab (2) |
5 |
|
ANS 3384 Genetic Imprv of Farm Animals |
4 |
|
Approved electives* |
8 |
|
Total |
17 |
Total Required for Degree 120
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 |
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.
To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical-tracking criteria. Critical-tracking courses appear in bold.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required 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
|
Semester 1 |
Credits |
|
English Composition (GE-C) |
3 |
|
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trig (GE-M) |
4 |
|
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Lab (1) (GE-P) |
4 |
|
Humanities (GE-H) or Social/Behav 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 Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Lab (1) (GE-P) |
4 |
|
Humanities or Social/Behav Sciences (GE-S) |
3 |
|
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 3 |
Credits |
|
BSC 2011 and 2011L Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Lab (1) (GE-B) |
4 |
|
AEB 3103 Food & Resource Economics (4) OR ECO 2023 Microeconomics (GE-S) |
3-4 |
|
AEE 3033C Writing for Ag and Natural Resources |
3 |
|
Electives |
6 |
|
Total |
16-17 |
|
Semester 4 |
Credits |
|
MCB 2000 and 2000L Microbiology (3) and Lab (1) (GE-B) |
4 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)* |
3 |
|
Electives |
8 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Beef Cattle Option |
|
|
Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
ANS 3006C Intro to Animal Science |
4 |
|
ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition |
4 |
|
ANS 3634C Meats |
3 |
|
ANS 3934 Careers in Livestock Industry |
1 |
|
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Mgmt |
3 |
|
AEB 3114L Intro to Ag Computer Apps |
1 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
ANS 3404C Food Animal Feed/Nutrition |
3 |
|
ANS 3613L Livestock/Meat Evaluation |
2 |
|
AGR 4231C Forage Science Range Mgmt |
4 |
|
ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals |
3 |
|
ANS 3383L Application of Genetic Evaluation to Livestock |
1 |
|
ANS 3319 Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals |
3 |
|
ANS 3316L Techniques in Ruminant Reproduction |
1 |
|
Total |
17 |
|
Summer |
Credits |
|
ANS 4941 Practical Work Experience |
3 |
|
Total |
3 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
AEB 4424 Human Resource Mgmt in Ag 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 Stocker/Feedyard Mgmt |
2 |
|
Course in food and resource economics |
3 |
|
Approved electives* |
6 |
|
Total |
12 |
Total Required for Degree 120
Dairy Option
|
Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
ANS 3006C Intro to Animal Science |
4 |
|
ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition |
4 |
|
AEB 3114L Intro to Ag Computer Apps |
1 |
|
Approved electives* |
5 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
AEB 3133 Intro to Agribusiness Management |
3 |
|
ANS 3251 Dairy Cattle Management |
2 |
|
ANS 3250L Dairy Cattle Mgmt Lab |
2 |
|
ANS 3319 Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology of Domestic Animals |
3 |
|
ANS 3316L Techniques in Ruminant Reproduction |
1 |
|
Approved electives* |
4 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Summer |
Credits |
|
ANS 4941 Practical Work Experience |
3 |
|
Total |
3 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
ANS 4441 Dairy Cattle Nutrition |
3 |
|
ANS 4441L Dairy Cattle Nutrition Lab |
2 |
|
AEB 4424 Human Resources Mgmt in Ag |
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 Livestock |
1 |
|
Approved electives* |
6 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Total Required for Degree |
120 |
|
Equine Option |
|
|
Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
ANS 3006C Intro to Animal Science |
4 |
|
ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition |
4 |
|
ANS 3230 Survey of Equine/Allied Industry |
1 |
|
ANS 3043 Growth and Development of Farm Animals |
3 |
|
AEB 3114L Intro to Ag Computer Apps |
1 |
|
Total |
13 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
AGR 4231C Forage Science and Range Mgmt |
4 |
|
ANS 3319 Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology of Farm Animals |
3 |
|
ANS 3315L Tech in Horse Reproduction |
1 |
|
ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals |
3 |
|
ANS 3079L Form to Function in Horses |
2 |
|
Total |
13 |
|
Summer |
Credits |
|
ANS 4941 Practical Work Experience. |
3 |
|
Total |
3 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Mgmt |
3 |
|
ANS 3237C Equine Health Management |
2 |
|
ANS 3405 Equine Nutrition & Feeding Mgmt |
2 |
|
AEB 4424 Human Resources Mgmt in Ag OR AEE 3414 Leadership Development |
3 |
|
Course in food and resource economics |
1-3 |
|
Approved electives* |
4 |
|
Total |
15-16 |
|
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 |
16-17 |
Total Required for Degree 120
Safety and Processing of Meat and Poultry Option
|
Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
ANS 3006C Intro to Animal Science |
4 |
|
ANS 3634C Meats |
3 |
|
ANS 3934 Careers in Livestock Industry |
1 |
|
AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Mgmt |
3 |
|
FOS 4204 Food Safety and Sanitation |
2 |
|
AEB 3114L Intro to Ag Computer Apps |
1 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
FOS 4222 Food Microbiology |
3 |
|
FOS 4222L Food Microbiology Lab |
2 |
|
ALS 4932 Special Topics - HACCP |
2 |
|
ANS 3613L Livestock and Meat Evaluation |
2 |
|
ANS 4635C Meat Processing |
3 |
|
Approved elective* |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Summer |
Credits |
|
ANS 4941 Practical Work Experience |
3 |
|
Total |
3 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
|
Approved electives* |
12 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 |
Credits |
|
ANS 4931 Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
ANS 4905 Special Problems Meat Processing |
3 |
|
AEB 3300 Ag and Food Marketing |
3 |
|
FOS 4722C Quality Control, Food Systems |
3 |
|
ANS 4631C Processing Poultry, Meat, Eggs |
3 |
|
Total |
13 |
Total Required for Degree 120
* 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.