May 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Animal Science, BS, Production Concentration

Location(s): Alpine


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The Animal Science program features an expert faculty across a variety of concentrations, from meat science to animal health/nutritional management to reproductive physiology. Here, students are immersed in the art and science of managing animals and preparing for a career in the animal agricultural industry.

This concentration prepares students to work in a wide variety of jobs in the animal science industry.

BS Animal Science Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

  • Students will demonstrate the basic skills of analyzing and interpreting information gathered in a research setting.
  • Students will apply critical thinking skills to deal with potential challenges in diverse animal sciences and related industries.
  • Students will demonstrate general knowledge in animal science content areas.

Program Requirements


Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirement: 1

Required Core Courses: 30

Concentration Courses: 18

Restrictive Electives: 29

Animal Production Concentration: 18 Credits


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Notes:


College Algebra should be taken as core math

Animal Production Electives: 29 Credits


  • ANSC electives Credit Hours: 23
  • AGB electives Credit Hours: 6

Notes:


Any ANSC classes with 12 sch being upper level

Any AGB classes

Total Hours: 120


Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirement: 1

Required Core Courses: 30

Concentration Courses: 18

Restrictive Electives: 29

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