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2012-2013
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DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
MAJOR: ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES



CURRICULUM CREDITS
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Math and Science Requirements
MATH 221 Calculus I 3
BISC 207/BISC 208 Introductory Biology I and II 8
CHEM 101/CHEM 102 or
CHEM 103/CHEM 104 General Chemistry I and II 8
CHEM 213/CHEM 215 Elementary Organic Chemistry w/lab 4
CHEM 214/CHEM 216 Elementary Biochemistry w/lab 4


MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
A minimum grade of C- is required for all ANFS credits used to satisfy the major requirements.

ANFS 101 Introduction to Animal Science 3
ANFS 102 Food for Thought 3
ANFS 111 Animal and Food Science Laboratory 1
ANFS 140 Functional Anatomy 4
ANFS 230 Foodborne Diseases (or ANFS 332 Animal Diseases) 3
ANFS 251/ANFS 252 Animal Nutrition/ Animal Nutrition Laboratory 3/1
or
NTDT200/BHAN130 Nutrition Concepts/Health Topics
ANFS 265 Career Development 1
ANFS 300 Principles of Animal and Plant Genetics 3
ANFS 305 Food Science 3

One of the following  courses:
ANFS 441 Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals 3
ANFS 442 Lactational Physiology 3
BISC 276 Human Physiology 4
BISC 300 Introduction to Microbiology 4
BISC 306 General Physiology 3

One of the following 4-credit capstone/DLE courses : 4
ANFS 404 Dairy Production
ANFS 411 Food Science Capstone
ANFS 417 Beef Cattle and Sheep Production
ANFS 418 Swine Production
ANFS 421/ANFS 422 Poultry Production/Poultry Production Laboratory
ANFS 426 Equine Management

A minimum of 6 additional credits from ANFS 300 level or above approved catalog courses (excluding ANFS 366, 399, 464, 466).          6                        
Second Writing Requirement (with a minimum grade of C-)  A second writing course involving significant writing experience. The course must be taken after completion of 60 credit hours. Approved courses are designated each semester. (**These credits can also be used to satisfy university breadth requirements.) 3**
                                                                        
ELECTIVES
Variable to complete a total of 124 credits
After required courses are completed, sufficient credits must be taken to meet the minimum requirements for the degree. Only 4 credits of BHAN120 or 4 credits of performing Music credit may be counted toward the degree. ANFS 399 may be taken P/F for a maximum of 2 credits toward the degree. No more than 5 credits of ANFS X66 may be counted towards the major.

Students should consult with their advisor regarding the choice of elective credits. Students wishing to concentrate their efforts in the areas of Production Systems, Equine and Companion Animals, Food Safety, or Biotechnology are strongly encouraged to consider the recommended course selections provided by the department.
CREDITS TO TOTAL A MINIMUM OF 124


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