The Animal Science major (food animals) provides students with an industry-oriented, science-based education that prepares them for careers in animal agriculture or one of many industries associated with livestock production. The curriculum focuses on in-depth scientific knowledge of food-producing animal physiology and function and how to relate those scientific principles to animal production. Animal Science majors choose from specialized courses to enhance their technical, practical, and business skills related to production, marketing, and processing of livestock, meat and byproducts to develop a broad understanding of animal agriculture and production.
Learning Outcomes
Successful students will be able to:
- Describe the role of livestock and meat production systems in our global society
- Discuss biological principles and apply these principles into food animal management systems
- Identify business/economic principles and their application to food animal production enterprises
- Critically evaluate livestock industry issues
- Apply problem-solving and leadership skills that enhance professional success
Potential Occupations
- Managers of production units such as ranches, feedlots, meat processing facilities and dairy farms
- Sales representatives for feed companies, pharmaceutical firms, and livestock service organizations
- Meat product development or food safety/quality assurance
- Employment with organizational groups/associations such as breed organizations, clientele groups, and beef companies
- Cooperative extension and other educational positions
- Enrollment in graduate and professional schools
Change of Major
In order to change your major to Animal Science or Equine Science, please sign up for an informational session here:
Animal Science Student Success: Change of Major Session
Benefits of meeting with an academic success coordinator include:
- Assistance with navigating program requirements.
- Assistance with identifying courses of interest.
- Referrals to on campus resources.
All animal science and equine science majors must meet with an academic success coordinator/advisor to receive an advising code and register for classes. Students may register for classes, check for registration date, and holds, etc. by accessing RamWeb.
Feel free to email the Student Success Team with any questions.
Effective Fall 2023
A minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.000) is required for BMS 300, MIP 315 and each of the ANEQ courses used to meet requirements for the major.
A maximum of five credits is allowed for the following: ANEQ 352, ANEQ 353, ANEQ 354, ANEQ 355, ANEQ 356, ANEQ 357, ANEQ 361, ANEQ 362, ANEQ 363, and ANEQ 364.
A maximum of 12 credits is allowed for any combination of the following: ANEQ 352, ANEQ 353, ANEQ 354, ANEQ 355,ANEQ 356, ANEQ 357, ANEQ 361, ANEQ 362, ANEQ 363, ANEQ 364,
ANEQ 384, ANEQ 487A, ANEQ 495, and ANEQ 496.
Freshman | |||
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AUCC | Credits | ||
ANEQ 101 | Food Animal Science | 4 | |
Select one course from the following: | 1-4 | ||
Introduction to Large Animal Anatomy | |||
Domestic Animal Gross Anatomy | |||
ANEQ 193 | Student Seminar--Exploring Student Success | 1 | |
CO 150 | College Composition (GT-CO2) | 1A | 3 |
CS 110 | Personal Computing | 4 | |
LIFE 102 | Attributes of Living Systems (GT-SC1) | 3A | 4 |
Select one group from the following: | 5 | ||
Group A: | |||
Fundamentals of Chemistry (GT-SC2) | 3A | ||
Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (GT-SC1) | 3A | ||
Group B: | |||
General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) | 3A | ||
General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) | 3A | ||
Select at least three credits from the following: | 3-4 | ||
College Algebra in Context I (GT-MA1) | 1B | ||
College Algebra in Context II (GT-MA1) | 1B | ||
Logarithmic and Exponential Functions (GT-MA1) | 1B | ||
Numerical Trigonometry (GT-MA1) | 1B | ||
Analytic Trigonometry (GT-MA1) | 1B | ||
Calculus in Management Sciences (GT-MA1) | 1B | ||
Calculus for Biological Scientists I (GT-MA1) | 1B | ||
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 1C | 3 | |
Total Credits | 28-32 | ||
Sophomore | |||
ANEQ 293 | Professional Development and Career Success | 1 | |
ANEQ 310 | Animal Reproduction | 4B | 3 |
ANEQ 320 | Principles of Animal Nutrition | 4B | 3 |
SPCM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | 3 | ||
Agricultural and Resource Economics (GT-SS1) | 3C | ||
Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) | 3C | ||
Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | ||
Farm Animal Anatomy and Physiology | |||
Functional Large Animal Physiology | |||
Principles of Human Physiology | |||
Select one course from the following: | 3 | ||
Foundations in Animal Genetics | |||
Principles of Genetics | |||
Select one course from the following: | 3 | ||
General Statistics (GT-MA1) | 1B | ||
Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods | |||
Introduction to Biostatistics | |||
Business/Economics Electives1 | 3 | ||
Historical Perspectives | 3D | 3 | |
Total Credits | 28-29 | ||
Junior | |||
ANEQ 330 | Principles of Animal Breeding | 4B | 3 |
ANEQ 360 | Principles of Meat Science | 4B | 3 |
Select one course from the following: | 3 | ||
Rangeland Conservation and Stewardship | |||
Sustainable Forage Management for Livestock | |||
Applied Animal Science Elective (Select a minimum of 4 credits from a minimum of two courses -- see list below) | 4 | ||
Experience Animal Science Elective (Select a minimum of 2 credits from the following): | 2 | ||
Internship: Animal | |||
Department-approved Study Abroad | |||
Science Electives (Select 5-8 credits from a minimum of two courses below): | 5-8 | ||
Meat Safety | |||
Bovine Reproduction Management | |||
Molecular Methods in Animal Genetics | |||
Animal Metabolism | |||
Principles of Biochemistry | |||
Comprehensive Biochemistry I | |||
Comprehensive Biochemistry II | |||
Cellular Neurobiology | |||
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | |||
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry | |||
Modern Organic Chemistry I | |||
Modern Organic Chemistry II | |||
Food Chemistry | |||
Microbial Biology | |||
Microbial Biology Laboratory | |||
Fundamentals of Ecology (GT-SC2) | 3A | ||
Ecology | |||
General Microbiology | |||
Advanced Writing | 2 | 3 | |
Arts and Humanities | 3B | 6 | |
Total Credits | 29-32 | ||
Senior | |||
Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | ||
Prevention and Control of Livestock Diseases | |||
Equine Disease Management | |||
Select two courses from the following: | 6-7 | ||
Meat Processing Systems | 4A,4C | ||
Sheep Systems | 4A,4C | ||
Dairy Systems | 4A,4C | ||
Swine Systems | 4A,4C | ||
Feedlot Systems | 4A,4C | ||
Beef Systems | 4A,4C | ||
Business/Economics Elective1 | 3 | ||
Specialization Animal Science Electives (see list below)2 | 9 | ||
Electives3 | 3-13 | ||
Total Credits | 26-34 | ||
Program Total Credits: | 120 |
Specialization Animal Science Electives2
Code | Title | Credits |
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No more than 6 credits of Equine courses can be taken. | ||
ANEQ 334 | Principles of Equine Genetics | 3 |
ANEQ 344 | Principles of Equine Reproduction | 3 |
ANEQ 345 | Principles of Nutrition: Equine Applications | 3 |
May select one advanced judging evaluation course: | 1-2 | |
Advanced Livestock Evaluation | ||
Advanced Dairy Evaluation | ||
Advanced Meat Product Evaluation | ||
Advanced Wool and Fiber Evaluation | ||
ANEQ 420 | Applied Nutrition--Computer Diet Formulation | 3 |
ANEQ 450 | Processed Meats | 3 |
ANEQ 460 | Meat Safety | 2 |
ANEQ 470 | Meat Processing Systems | 4 |
ANEQ 472 | Sheep Systems | 3 |
ANEQ 473 | Dairy Systems | 3 |
ANEQ 474 | Swine Systems | 3 |
ANEQ 476 | Feedlot Systems | 3 |
ANEQ 478 | Beef Systems | 3 |
ANEQ 495 | Independent Study | Var. |
ANEQ 496 | Group Study | Var. |
ANEQ 505 | Microbiome of Animal Systems | 3 |
ANEQ 510 | Bovine Reproduction Management | 4 |
ANEQ 522 | Animal Metabolism | 3 |
ANEQ 525 | Advanced Meat Science | 3 |
ANEQ 531 | Applied Bovine Respiratory Disease Management | 1 |
ANEQ 532 | Genetics of Bovine Respiratory Disease | 1 |
ANEQ 545 | Molecular Methods in Animal Genetics | 3 |
ANEQ 551 | Field Necropsy | 2 |
ANEQ 565 | Interpreting Animal Science Research | 3 |
ANEQ 567 | HACCP Meat Safety | 2 |
ANEQ 575 | Computational Biology in Animal Breeding | 3 |
BC 463 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
BC 465 | Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | 3 |
BMS 305 | Domestic Animal Gross Anatomy | 4 |
BMS 325 | Cellular Neurobiology | 3 |
BMS 330 | Microscopic Anatomy | 4 |
BMS 409 | Human and Animal Reproductive Biology | 3 |
BMS 430 | Endocrinology | 3 |
BMS 450 | Pharmacology | 3 |
BSPM 462/BZ 462/MIP 462 | Parasitology and Vector Biology | 5 |
BZ 300 | Animal Behavior | 3 |
BZ 310 | Cell Biology | 4 |
BZ 311 | Developmental Biology | 4 |
BZ 430 | Animal Behavior and Conservation | 3 |
BZ 433 | Behavioral Genetics | 3 |
FSHN 300 | Food Principles and Applications | 3 |
FSHN 301 | Food Principles and Applications Laboratory | 2 |
FTEC 400 | Food Safety | 3 |
FTEC 447 | Food Chemistry | 2 |
GES 450 | Global Sustainability and Health | 3 |
MIP 300 | General Microbiology | 3 |
MIP 302 | General Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
MIP 334 | Food Microbiology | 3 |
MIP 335 | Food Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
MIP 342 | Immunology | 4 |
MIP 343 | Immunology Laboratory | 2 |
MIP 432/ESS 432 | Microbial Ecology | 3 |
MIP 433/ESS 433 | Microbial Ecology Laboratory | 1 |
MIP 443 | Microbial Physiology | 4 |
MIP 450 | Microbial Genetics | 3 |
RS 452 | Rangeland Herbivore Ecology and Management | 3 |
VS 331 | Histology | 4 |
VS 333 | Domestic Animal Anatomy | 4 |
Applied Animal Science Electives (Select a minimum of 4 credits from a minimum of 2 courses)
Code | Title | Credits |
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ANEQ 250 | Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation | 3 |
ANEQ 286 | Livestock Practicum | 2 |
ANEQ 300A | Topics in Animal Sciences: Livestock Handling | 1 |
ANEQ 300E | Topics in Animal Sciences: Family Ranching | 1 |
ANEQ 300L | Topics in Animal Sciences: Quality Assurance | 2 |
ANEQ 300N | Topics in Animal Sciences: Seedstock Management and Merchandising | 3 |
ANEQ 300R | Topics in Animal Sciences: Calving and Calf Care | 2 |
ANEQ 300U | Topics in Animal Sciences: Seedstock Sale Management--Sale Planning | 1 |
ANEQ 300V | Topics in Animal Sciences: Seedstock Sale Management--Sale Management | 1 |
ANEQ 312 | Animal Ultrasonography | 2 |
ANEQ 322 | Pet Nutrition | 2 |
ANEQ 323 | Zoo Nutrition | 2 |
ANEQ 352 | Introduction to Horse Evaluation | 2 |
ANEQ 354 | Introduction to Livestock Evaluation | 3 |
ANEQ 356 | Introduction to Dairy Evaluation | 3 |
ANEQ 361 | Introduction to Meat Product Evaluation | 3 |
ANEQ 363 | Introduction to Wool and Fiber Evaluation | 1 |
ANEQ 366 | Animal Welfare Evaluation | 2 |
ANEQ 384 | Supervised College Teaching | 1-5 |
ANEQ 410 | Applied Food Animal Behavior | 3 |
A maximum of one course, 1-3 credits, may be selected from the following courses): | 1-3 | |
Applied Horsemanship and Equitation | ||
Preparation of Horses for Competition: Western | ||
Preparation of Horses for Competition: English | ||
Equine Management | ||
Equine Facilities Management | ||
Equine Assessment, Evaluation and Retraining | ||
Introduction to the Trail Riding Industry | ||
Equine Digital Photography | ||
Equine Behavior | ||
Equine Exercise Physiology | ||
Horse Training and Sale Preparation I | ||
Horse Training and Sale Preparation II | ||
Packing and Outfitting | ||
Techniques in Therapeutic Riding | ||
Advanced Horse Evaluation | ||
Equine Event and Sales Management | ||
Equine Sales Production | ||
Principles of Teaching Therapeutic Riding | ||
Equine Practicum: Equine Reproductive Management | ||
Equine Practicum: Equine Farrier Management | ||
Riding Instructor Training | ||
Foaling Management | ||
Therapeutic Riding Instructor Practicum | ||
Systems Thinking in Sustainability | ||
Spanish for Animal Health and Care Fields | ||
Microbiome Roles in a Sustainable Earth (GT-SC2) |
- 1
Select credits from any AREC, ECON, or business course, of which 3 credits may be a computer course. AREC 202, ECON 202, and CS 110 will not be accepted. Access granted for the following business courses: ACT 205, BUS 205, FIN 305, MGT 305, MKT 305.
- 2
Select a total of 9 credits from the Specialization Animal Science List, or students may satisfy the requirement by completing a second major (Equine Science, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education) or a minor (Agricultural Business or Business Administration).
- 3
Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).
Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program: A maximum of five credits is allowed for ANEQ 352, ANEQ 353, ANEQ 354, ANEQ 355, ANEQ 356, ANEQ 357, ANEQ 361, ANEQ 362, ANEQ 363, and ANEQ 364. A maximum of 12 credits is allowed for any combination of the following: ANEQ 352, ANEQ 353, ANEQ 354, ANEQ 355, ANEQ 356, ANEQ 357, ANEQ 361, ANEQ 362, ANEQ 363, ANEQ 364, ANEQ 384, ANEQ 487A, ANEQ 495, and ANEQ 496.
A minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.000) is required for BMS 300, MIP 315 and each of the ANEQ courses used to meet requirements for the major.
Freshman | |||||
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Semester 1 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
ANEQ 101 | Food Animal Science | X | 4 | ||
ANEQ 193 | Student Seminar--Exploring Student Success | X | 1 | ||
LIFE 102 | Attributes of Living Systems (GT-SC1) | X | 3A | 4 | |
Select at least three credits from the following: | X | 3-4 | |||
College Algebra in Context I (GT-MA1) | X | 1B | |||
College Algebra in Context II (GT-MA1) | X | 1B | |||
Logarithmic and Exponential Functions (GT-MA1) | X | 1B | |||
Numerical Trigonometry (GT-MA1) | X | 1B | |||
Analytic Trigonometry (GT-MA1) | X | 1B | |||
Calculus in Management Sciences (GT-MA1) | X | 1B | |||
Calculus for Biological Scientists I (GT-MA1) | X | 1B | |||
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | X | 1C | 3 | ||
Total Credits | 15-16 | ||||
Semester 2 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
Select one course from the following: | X | 1-4 | |||
Introduction to Large Animal Anatomy | |||||
Domestic Animal Gross Anatomy | |||||
CO 150 | College Composition (GT-CO2) | X | 1A | 3 | |
CS 110 | Personal Computing | X | 4 | ||
Select one group from the following: | X | 5 | |||
Group A: | |||||
Fundamentals of Chemistry (GT-SC2) | X | 3A | |||
Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (GT-SC1) | X | 3A | |||
Group B: | |||||
General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) | X | 3A | |||
General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) | X | 3A | |||
Total Credits | 13-16 | ||||
Sophomore | |||||
Semester 3 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
Select one course from the following: | X | 3-4 | |||
Farm Animal Anatomy and Physiology | |||||
Functional Large Animal Physiology | X | ||||
Principles of Human Physiology | |||||
Select one course from the following: | X | 3 | |||
Agricultural and Resource Economics (GT-SS1) | 3C | ||||
Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) | 3C | ||||
Select one course from the following: | X | 3 | |||
General Statistics (GT-MA1) | 1B | ||||
Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods | X | ||||
Introduction to Biostatistics | X | ||||
Business/Economics Elective | X | 3 | |||
Historical Perspectives | X | 3D | 3 | ||
Total Credits | 15-16 | ||||
Semester 4 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
ANEQ 293 | Professional Development and Career Success | X | 1 | ||
ANEQ 310 | Animal Reproduction | X | 4B | 3 | |
ANEQ 320 | Principles of Animal Nutrition | X | 4B | 3 | |
SPCM 200 | Public Speaking | X | 3 | ||
Select one course from the following: | X | 3 | |||
Foundations in Animal Genetics | X | ||||
Principles of Genetics | |||||
Total Credits | 13 | ||||
Junior | |||||
Semester 5 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
ANEQ 360 | Principles of Meat Science | X | 4B | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | X | 3 | |||
Rangeland Conservation and Stewardship | |||||
Sustainable Forage Management for Livestock | |||||
Experience Animal Science Elective (Select a minimum of 2 credits from the following): | X | 2 | |||
Internship: Animal | |||||
Department-approved Study Abroad | |||||
Science Elective (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 2 | |||
Advanced Writing | X | 2 | 3 | ||
Arts and Humanities | X | 3B | 3 | ||
Total Credits | 16 | ||||
Semester 6 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
ANEQ 330 | Principles of Animal Breeding | X | 4B | 3 | |
Applied Animal Science Electives (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 4 | |||
Science Elective (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 3-6 | |||
Arts and Humanities | X | 3B | 3 | ||
Total Credits | 13-16 | ||||
Senior | |||||
Semester 7 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
Select one course from the following: | X | 3-4 | |||
Prevention and Control of Livestock Diseases | X | ||||
Equine Disease Management | X | ||||
Select one course from the following: | X | 3-4 | |||
Meat Processing Systems | 4A,4C | ||||
Sheep Systems | 4A,4C | ||||
Dairy Systems | 4A,4C | ||||
Swine Systems | 4A,4C | ||||
Feedlot Systems | 4A,4C | ||||
Beef Systems | 4A,4C | ||||
Specialization Animal Science Electives (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 3 | |||
Elective | X | 3 | |||
Total Credits | 12-14 | ||||
Semester 8 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
Select one course not previously taken: | X | 3-4 | |||
Meat Processing Systems | X | 4A,4C | |||
Sheep Systems | X | 4A,4C | |||
Dairy Systems | X | 4A,4C | |||
Swine Systems | X | 4A,4C | |||
Feedlot Systems | X | 4A,4C | |||
Beef Systems | X | 4A,4C | |||
Business/Economics Elective | X | 3 | |||
Specialization Animal Science Electives (See list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 6 | |||
Electives | X | 0-11 | |||
The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study. | X | ||||
Total Credits | 14-20 | ||||
Program Total Credits: | 120 |