Apr 18, 2024

2010-2011 General Catalog

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Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, BS

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Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences are listed briefly. Students must choose one of the following emphases: Animal and Dairy Science; Biotechnology; Bioveterinary Science; or Equine Science and Management. Students must also complete the University Studies requirements . For more detailed information about courses and the recommended sequence for taking them, see the major requirement sheet available from the ADVS academic advisor in Agricultural Science 252.

Animal and Dairy Science Emphasis

Required Courses:

Choose two courses from the following:

Choose one course from the following:

ADVS 4250 - Internship in Animal Industry 1-12 (3 credits required)
ADVS 4800 - Undergraduate Research of Creative Opportunity 1-6 (3 credits required)

Directed Electives

Students must choose eight courses from the following:

Biotechnology Emphasis

Required Courses:

Choose one course from the following:

ADVS 4260 - Internship in Animal Biotechnology Industry 2-12 (3-12 credits required)
ADVS 4800 - Undergraduate Research of Creative Opportunity 1-6 (3-12 credits required)

Directed Electives

Students must select at least 18 credits from the following. At least one course with a Communications Intensive (CI) designation must be included.

Bioveterinary Science Emphasis Curriculum

(3.0 minimum total GPA required)

This is a four-year program, preparing students for application and admittance to veterinary school or graduate school. In recent years, nearly all students who have been accepted to veterinary school have had at least a 3.4 GPA.

Advanced Standing Requirements

To attain Advanced Standing in Bioveterinary Science, students must have completed or must be currently registered for a minimum of 60 semester credits, and must have earned an overall GPA of at least 2.75 for all credits, including transfer credits, taken up to the time the petition for Advanced Standing is made.

Students’ records will be checked when they reach a total of 60 semester credits. Those who do not meet advanced standing requirements will be notified to meet with their advisor.

Required Courses:

ADVS 1110 - Introduction to Animal Science 4
ADVS 1920 - New Student Orientation 1
ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals 4
ADVS 3000 - Animal Health and Hygiene 3
ADVS 3500 - Animal Nutrition 4
BIOL 1610 - Biology I 4
BIOL 1620 - Biology II (BLS) 4
BIOL 3060 - Principles of Genetics (QI) 4
BIOL 3300 - General Microbiology 4
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4
CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1
CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1
CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemisty II 4
CHEM 3700 - Introductory Biochemistry 3
MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques (QL) 3
PHYS 2110 - General Physics - Life Sciences I 4
PHYS 2120 - General Physics - Life Sciences II (BPS) 4
STAT 2000 - Statistical Methods (QI) 3
ADVS 3920 , Internship in Veterinary Medicine, is a recommended option. Students may count up to 3 credits of ADVS 3920 as elective upper-division credits toward graduation.

Senior Year

Students must complete at least 120 semester credits for the BS degree, of which at least 40 credits must be in upper-division courses. The student must complete two courses which are designated Communications Intensive (CI), and one course which is designated Quantitative Intensive (QI). Students must include at least 12 credits from the following list. An additional 15 elective credits are needed to complete the 120 credits required for graduation. Other upper-division life sciences courses may be applied to this requirement, if approved by the ADVS academic advisor.

Equine Science and Management Emphasis

Required Courses:

Choose one course from the following:

Directed Electives

Students must choose four courses from the following:

Students must choose four courses from the following:

Note:

¹Students may obtain an Agribusiness Management Minor by taking APEC 2010 /ECN 2010 ; APEC 3010 , APEC 3020 ; ECN 1500 (BAI); and ACCT 2010 .

²Students may obtain a Chemistry Minor by taking CHEM 2310 , CHEM 2315 , CHEM 2320 , and CHEM 3700 .

³Students may take BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1620 if they desire to pursue a postbaccalaureate degree.

⁴Students may take CHEM 1210 , CHEM 1215 , CHEM 1220 , and CHEM 1225 if they desire to pursue a postbaccalaureate degree.

⁵Students may obtain an Agribusiness Management Minor by taking APEC 2010 /ECN 2010 ; APEC 3010 , APEC 3020 ; ECN 1500 (BAI); and ACCT 2010 .

⁶Transfer student requirements: In order to receive credit for ADVS 1600 , ADVS 2600 , or ADVS 2650 , the student must have received a grade of C or higher in the transfer course, and must demonstrate riding competency to the instructor of record.