Bachelor of Science, Major in Animal Science
The major emphasis in Animal Science prepares students for careers in the livestock and equine production and support industries. Scientific principles, management, production technologies, and skills are covered in appropriate courses. The University maintains herds and flocks for teaching and research. Students may complete pre-veterinary medicine, equine science, wildlife management, and conservation biology requirements under the Animal Science program. Graduates can expect to qualify for positions in sales and service, inspection, regulation, research/teaching, breed associations, extension, or management in an animal, equine, and/or wildlife management industry.
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Animal Science | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 4 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| ACOM 3360 | Communication Skills for Agriculturists | 3 |
| or ENGL 3330 | Introduction to Technical Writing | |
| CHEM 1406 | Inorganic & Environmental Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 1407 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | |
| COMS 1361 | Public Speaking 4 | 3 |
| or COMS 2382 | Communication for Business & the Professions | |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| AGBU 2317 | Principles of Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| or AGBU 2389 | Agribusiness Financial Analysis | |
| or ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | |
| AGRI 4120 | Professional Career Skills | 1 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | Animal Science and Animal Science Laboratory | 4 |
| ANSC 2360 | Animals and Society 3 | 3 |
| ANSC 3363 | Anatomy & Physiology of the Domestic Animal | 3 |
| ANSC 3373 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| ANSC 3376 | Meat Science | 3 |
| ANSC 4389 | Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| ANSC 4394 | Animal Feeds And Feeding | 3 |
| ANSC 4395 | Animal Breeding & Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | Plant Science and Plant Science Laboratory | 4 |
| PLSC 4370 | Forage Crops and Pasture Management | 3 |
| or PLSC 4383 | Range Management | |
| Major: Prescribed Electives 5 | ||
| AGRI 4350 | Agricultural Biosecurity | 3 |
| or ANSC 4393 | Animal Legal Issues | |
| or ANSC 4397 | Disaster/Emergency Management in Agriculture | |
| or ANSC 4398 | Animal Diseases & Public Health | |
| Select 18 CH (9 CH must be advanced) from AGRI 4096, ANSC, EQSC, or WMGT Electives | 18 | |
| Minor: Required 6 | ||
| Minor | 6 | |
| Minor (Advanced) | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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MATH 1342 is taken in addition to a MATH course that satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
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CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1407 or CHEM 1412 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the Degree Specific Requirement.
- 3
ANSC 2360 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) and the major.
- 4
COMS 1361 or COMS 2382 satisfies three credit hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) and the Degree Specific Requirement.
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To fulfill this requirement, select 18 credit hours (9 credit hours must be advanced) from AGRI 4096, ANSC, EQSC, or WMGT Electives.
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The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Animal Science, Minor in Early Childhood Education, and Minor in Wildlife Ecology.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area I1 | 3 | Component Area I1 | 3 |
| Component Area II2 | 3 | Component Area IV | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 1 | ANSC 23604 | 3 |
| ANSC 1319 & ANSC 1119 | 4 | CHEM 1406 or 14115 | 4 |
| Minor3 | 3 | COMS 1361 or 23826 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area V | 3 | Component Area VI | 3 |
| Component Area VI | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| ANSC 3363 | 3 | AGRI 4350, ANSC 4393, ANSC 4397, or ANSC 4398 | 3 |
| CHEM 1407 or 14125 | 4 | ANSC 3373 | 3 |
| Minor3 | 3 | Prescribed Electives7 | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VII | 3 | ACOM 3360 or ENGL 3330 | 3 |
| ANSC 3376 | 3 | AGBU 2317, 2389, or ACCT 2301 | 3 |
| ANSC 4395 | 3 | ANSC 4389 | 3 |
| Prescribed Electives7 | 3 | MATH 13422 | 3 |
| PLSC 1307 & PLSC 1107 | 4 | ||
| 12 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| AGRI 4120 | 1 | Minor (Advanced)3 | 9 |
| ANSC 4394 | 3 | Prescribed Electives7 | 6 |
| PLSC 4370 or 4383 | 3 | ||
| Minor (Advanced)3 | 3 | ||
| Prescribed Electives7 | 6 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
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ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
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MATH 1342 is taken in addition to a MATH course that satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
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The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Animal Science, Minor in Early Childhood Education, and Minor in Wildlife Ecology.
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) and the major.
- 5
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) and the Degree Specific Requirement.
- 6
Satisfies three credit hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) and the Degree Specific Requirement.
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To fulfill this requirement, select 18 credit hours (9 credit hours must be advanced) from AGRI 4096, ANSC, EQSC, or WMGT Electives.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Animal Science is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
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Ability to make livestock management decisions based on scientific, economic, and other applicable information.
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Knowledge of each segment of the food animal and meat industry and make critical marketing decisions in each.
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Understand nutrition as it applies to animal performance and be able to develop balanced rations to meet physiological and production needs.
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Develop presentations and effectively communicate factual information, logically and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Understand anatomy, physiology, and functions of the major organs and systems of livestock.
