Animal Science- Concentration I - Pre-Vet/Pre-Professional Science, B.S.

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This concentration is intended for those wishing to pursue post-graduate education such as veterinary medicine, research or other science related fields. Course selection should be made in consultation with an academic advisor. Post-graduate entrance requirements for institutions of interest may vary significantly.

Animal Science Basic Core Requirements (36-37hrs)

ANS 120 - Introduction to Animal Science 3-2-4
ANS 201 - Orientation to Animal Science 1-0-1
ANS 324 - Genetics of Domestic Animals 3-2-4
ANS 326 - Anatomy and Physiology 3-2-4
ANS 327 - Reproductive Physiology 3-2-4
ANS 328 I - Principles of Nutrition 3-2-4
BIO 202 - Principles of Zoology 3-2-4
CHM 109 - General Chemistry II 3-3-4
CHM 221 - Organic Chemistry I 3-3-4 OR
CHM 223 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences I 3-2-4
MAT 111 - Elementary Statistics 3-0-3 OR
MAT 120 - Precalculus 4-0-4 OR
MAT 201 - Calculus I 4-0-4

Additional Sciences (15hrs)

CHM 222 - Organic Chemistry II 3-3-4 OR
CHM 224 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences II 3-2-4
CHM 341 - Biochemistry I 3-0-3
PHY: 1-year college-level sequence; 8 hours

Directed Electives I- Select two courses from the following (6-8hrs)

ANS 302 - Veterinary Microbiology 3-3-4
ANS 323 - Forage Production 3-2-4
ANS 330 - Comparative Exercise Physiology 3-0-3
ANS 331 - Equine Evaluation 3-2-4
ANS 332 - Companion Animal Science 3-2-4
ANS 421 I - Animal Health and Diseases 3-2-4
ANS 429 I - Behavior of Domestic Animals 3-2-4
ANS 433 - Neural, Muscular and Renal Physiology 3-0-3
ANS 434 - Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Hepatic Physiology 3-0-3
ANS 492 - Special Topics 1 to 4 hours
ANS 496 - Academic Internship 3 to 9 hours
ANS 498 - Directed Study 1 to 9 hours

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Animal Science- Concentration I - Pre-Vet/Pre-Professional Science, B.S.

Animal Science Basic Core Requirements (36-37hrs)

Additional Sciences (15hrs)

Directed Electives I- Select two courses from the following (6-8hrs)

Directed Electives II- Select at least one course from the following (3-4hrs)