Bachelor of Science in Animal Science Technology and Production

The Animal Science, Technology, and Production Option emphasizes the business, economic and science-based practical management aspects of animal production and care of animals. This option is recommended for students preparing to work in agricultural animal production, companion animal care, or agribusiness.

Catalog year 2025/2026

Subject	Credits	Offered
First-Year Experience UCORE
History 105: Roots of Contemporary Issues [ROOTS]	3	F,SP, SU
Written Communication (3) [WRTG]
ENGLISH 101: Introductory Writing	3	F,SP, SU
Communication (3) [COMM]
COM 102 or Oral Communication	3	F,SP, SU
Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN]
STAT 212: Statistics	4	F,SP, SU
Inquiry in the Social Sciences
ECONS 101: Microeconomics or ECONS 102: Macroeconomics	3	F,SP, SU
3 of the following: Inquires
UCORE: Humanities course [HUM]	3	F,SP, SU
UCORE: Arts Course [ARTS]	3	F,SP, SU
UCORE: Equity and Justice Course [EQJS]	3	F,SP, SU
UCORE: Diversity Course [DIVR]	3	F,SP, SU
Inquiry in the Natural Sciences [BSCI]
Biology 106: Organismal Biology [BSCI]	4	F, SP, SU
Biology 107: Cell Biology and Genetics	4	F, SP, SU
CHEM 101 or CHEM 105 [PSCI]	4	F, SP, SU
CHEM 102 or CHEM 106 [PSCI]	4	F, SP, SU
Math 106: College Algebra	3	F, SP, SU
Math 108: Trigonometry	2	F, SP, SU
Integrative Capstone [CAPS]
UCORE Capstone-See Animal Production Course Below	3	F, SP
Animal Sciences Core (20 Credits)
ANIM_SCI 101: Introductory Animal Science	3	F, SP
ANIM_SCI 180: Animal Sciences Orientation	1	Fall
ANIM_SCI 240: Intro to Domestic Anatomy & Physiology and VET_PH 308	3/1	Spring
ANIM_SCI 313: Feeds and Feeding	4	F (or Sp at U of Idaho)
ANIM_SCI 330: Animal Genetics	3	F (or SP at U of Idaho)
ANIM_SCI 350: Physiology of Reproduction	3	SP (or F at U of Idaho)
ANIM_SCI 351: Physiology of Reproduction Lab	1	SP (or F at U of Idaho)
ANIM_SCI 380: Careers in Animal Science	1	F, SP
Additional Animal Sciences Requirements for the Major (23 Credits)
Animal Management Lab: ANIM_SCI 166, 172, 174	Choose 1	Varies by Course
Animal Sciences Group 1 Electives: 205, 260, 266, 267, 274, 285, 314, 315, 345, 360	Choose 2	Varies by Course
Animal Production Course: ANIM_SCI 464, 466, 472, 474 [CAPS] [M] Doesn’t double dip with requirement below	Choose 1	Varies by Course
Animal Science Group 2 Electives: ANIM_SCI 314, 315, 345, 360, 408 [M], 440 [M], 451 [M], 454, 464 [M], 466 [M], 468 [M], 472, 474 [M], 481, 485 [M], 488 [M]	Choose 4	Varies by Course
Business/Economics Requirement: ACCTG 220, B_LAW 210, ECONS 330, 335, 350, 351, 352, 450	Choose 2	Varies by Course
Agricultural Sciences Elective from AFS, AGTM, CROP_SCI, ENTOM, FS, HORT, NATRS, SOIL_SCI	Choose 1	F, SP, SU
Animal Health Elective: VET_CLIN 361	Choose 1	F, SP

If applying to other Vet Schools, check their prerequisites for additional classes.

Sample 4-year plan

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Fourth year

Notes:

• UCORE requirements are based on the catalog for the year you begin college.
• To certify in Animal Sciences, complete 24 minimum credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Courses may be offered in Fall (F), Spring (SP), and Summer (S). Specific ANIM_SCI courses may be taken at the University of Idaho
• Sample 4-Year Plan will be different for every student. Based on transfer credits, running start, or ALEKS placement test. You will be placed in the appropriate Math classes to begin your college career.