Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences Technology and Production

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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.

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 H_D: Oral Communication	3	F,SP, SU
Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN]
STAT 212: Statistics	4	F,SP, SU
Inquiry in the Social Sciences
ECONS 101: Microeconomics	3	F,SP, SU
Inquiry in the Humanities [HUM]
UCORE: Humanities course	3	F,SP, SU
Inquiry in the Creative and Professional Arts [ARTS]
UCORE: Arts Course	3	F,SP, SU
Inquiry in the Natural Sciences
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	4	F, SP, SU
Math 106: College Algebra	3	F, SP, SU
Math 108: Trigonometry	2	F, SP, SU
Global Diversity [DIVR] or Inquiry into Equity and Justice [EQJS]
UCORE Diversity Course or Equity and Justice	3	F, SP, SU
Integrative Capstone [CAPS]
UCORE Capstone-See Animal Production Course Below	3	F, SP
Animal Sciences Core (16 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	3	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, or 280	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 Science Group 2 Electives: ANIM_SCI 314, 315, 345, 360, 408, 440, 451, 454, 460, 468, 481, 485, 488	Choose 4	Varies by Course
Animal Production Course: ANIM_SCI 464, 466, 472, 474 [CAPS] [M]	Choose 1	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, VET_PH 308,	Choose 1	F, SP

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

Sample 4-year plan

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Requirements	Credits
UCORE	34-35
Animal Science Core	19
Additional for Major	22-24
Animal Management Option	36-39
Certify Major	22-24
Writing Portfolio	Junior Year
Upper Division	40
Writing in the Major	6
Total Credits	120

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.