New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Science Option
The Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Science Option in Veterinary Science is offered by New Mexico State University.
Description
If you are interested in a career working with animals, then a degree in Animal Science is undoubtedly for you. Undergraduate programs in the Department of Animal & Range Sciences are designed to offer a wide array of courses aimed at providing experience, both technical and practical, in the many facets of animal production, management and marketing.
The curriculum is career oriented and seeks to train individuals for meaningful employment in the animal agriculture industry.
The animal science faculty are highly trained and specialize in many varied aspects of the animal science industry. The faculty are dedicated to high quality instruction and scientific endeavors that provide real-world solutions for the industry. Students benefit from the extensive scientific and practical experience of the diverse faculty.
The science option provides you with a strong background in technical science and prepares you for advanced studies. The curriculum will qualify you to apply to professional schools such as graduate school or veterinary school.Emphasis Areas in Animal Science
Animal science offers several emphasis areas to allow students the opportunity to specialize their education with the area that most interests them. In addition to general animal science, students can specialize in companion animal or equine science. All emphasis areas offer industry or science degree programs to let students further specialize their degree to fit their career goals.
- Animal Science
- Companion Animals
- Equine Science
Requirements
Required ANSC Courses
ANSC 100 Intro to Animal Science (F) 4 ANSC 220 ANSC Career Development (S) 1 ANSC 303 Livestock, Meat & Wool Evaluation OR ANSC 308 Horse Judging 4 ANSC 304 Feeds & Feeding (F,S) 3 ANSC 305 Principles of Genetics (F,S) 3 ANSC 370 Anatomy & Physiology (F) 4 ANSC 402 Seminar (F,S) 1 ANSC 421 Physiology of Reproduction (S) 4 ANSC 422 Animal Nutrition (F) 3 ANSC 423 Animal Breeding (F) 3Meat Science Electives (At least one)
ANSC 262 Intro to Meat Science (F) 3 ANSC 301 Animal & Carcass Evaluation (S) 3 ANSC 363 Meat Technology (S) 3Production Electives (At least two)
ANSC 424 Swine Production (F) 3 ANSC 428 Sheep & Wool Production (S Odd) 3 ANSC 425 Horse Production (S) 3 ANSC 426 Beef Production (S) 3 ANSC 427 Dairy Production (S even) 3Other Required Courses
Biol 111G & 111L Natural History of Life & Lab 4 Biol 211G & Lab Cell Biology 4 Chem 111 Principles of Chemistry I 4 Chem 112 Principles of Chemistry II 4 Chem 211 Organic Chemistry II (or CHEM 313, 314/315)* 4 BCHE 341 Biological Chemistry 4 Engl 111G Freshman Composition 4 Math 121G or 191 3- Comm 265G Principles of Human Communication OR 3
- Axed 201G Effective leadership & Communication
- Econ 201G Intro to Economics (or Econ 251G or Econ 252G) 3
- RGSC 294 Range Management 3
- A ST 311 G Statistical Applications 3
Designated Electives (At least one)
Math 191 Calculus & Analytical Geometry I 3 Math 192 Calculus & Analytical Geometry II 3 Phys 211 General Physics I 211L 4 Phys 212 General Physics II 212L 4Designated Electives (At least one)
ANSC 462 Parasitology 3 ANSC 480 Env. Physiology of Domestic Animals (Fall odd) 3 ANSC 484 Ruminant Nutrition 3 Tox 361 Basic Toxicology 3 Tox 461 Toxicology I 3 OR any BIOL course numbered 300 and above (except BIOL 305) 3General Education Electives
English
- Engl 203, 211, 218G, 311G, 318G (Take 3 credits) 3
Math
- Math 112G, 210G, 121, 142G, 191 (Take 3 credits) 3
*Humanities and Fine Arts (Take 6-9 credits) 6ART 101G, 110G, 295G, 296G, DANC 101G, ENGL 115G, 116G, 220G, 244G, HIST 101G, 102G, 110G, 111G, 112G, 201G, 202G, 211G, 212G, 221G, 222G, HON 208G, 216G, 220G, 221G, 222G,225G, 226G, 227G, 228G, 229G, 230G, 234G, 239G, 241G, 242G, 244G, 270G, MUS 101G, 201G, PHIL 100G, 101G, 124G, 136G, 201G, 211G, 223G, THTR 101G
*Social/Behavioral Sciences (Take 3-6 credits) 6AG E 210G/HNFS 210G, ANTH 120G,125G, 201G, 202G, 203G, C EP 110, C J 101G, ECON 201,251G, 252G, GEOG 112G, 120G, GOVT 100G, 110G,150G, 160G, HL S 150G, HON 203G, 232G, 235G,237G, 248G, 249G, JOUR 105G, LING 200G, PSY 201G, SOC 101G, 201G, S WK 221G, W S 201G, 202G