Animal and Dairy Science - BS

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Animal, Dairy, & Veterinary Sciences

About This Degree

The Animal and Dairy Science degree includes all disciplines of the animal production industry, current scientific applications associated with animal science, and biotechnology associated with the animal science industry.

Students in this program will not only be exposed to multiple disciplines in the classroom but will also have the opportunity for applied experiences in the fields of animal nutrition, reproduction and physiology, breeding and genetics, livestock production management, and animal biotechnology.

The Animal and Dairy Science program offers students hands-on experiences with beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs.

For more information about Animal, Dairy, & Veterinary Sciences, see the website.
If you are a new/entering student, we strongly recommend reviewing the four-year plan linked at the bottom of this page.
Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 1050: College Algebra (QL) .

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken at USU: 30
Credits of upper-division courses required for the major taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements for This Program

New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing
Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.75 GPA

Additional Information

Students with last names A-L: Contact Allie East at allie.east@usu.edu, 435-797-2194, or https://aggie.link/AllieEast for advising.

Students with last names M-Z: Contact Tami Spackman at tami.spackman@usu.edu, 435-797-2150, or https://aggie.link/TamiSpackman for advising.

Program Requirements

Attain a grade point average of at least 2.50 in all ADVS courses specified as requirements in their curricula.
ADVS courses required for the major may be repeated only once to improve a grade.
Courses required for the major may not be taken for a pass/fail grade.
To graduate with this degree, students in Animal and Dairy Science must attain an overall GPA of at least 2.25.

Required Courses (51-52 credits)

ADVS 1050 - Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Science Academic and Career Orientation I 1 credit(s)
ADVS 1110 - Introduction to Animal Science (BLS) 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2200 - Anatomy and Physiology of Animals 4 credit(s)
ADVS 2500 - Feeds and Feeding 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3000 - Animal Health and Hygiene 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3500 - Principles of Animal Nutrition 3 credit(s)
ADVS 4200 - Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation (CI) 4 credit(s)
ADVS 4250 - Internship in Animal Industry 1-12 credit(s) (minimum 3 credits) or
ADVS 4800 - Undergraduate Research or Creative Opportunity 1-6 credit(s) (minimum 3 credits)
ADVS 4560 - Principles of Animal Genetics and Breeding (QI) 3 credit(s)
ADVS 4920 - Undergraduate Seminar (CI) 2 credit(s)
BIOL 1610 - Biology I 3 credit(s)
BIOL 1615 - Biology I Laboratory 1 credit(s)
BIOL 1620 - Biology II (BLS) 3 credit(s)
BIOL 1625 - Biology II Laboratory 1 credit(s)
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1 credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s)
STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 credit(s) or
STAT 2000 - Statistical Methods (QI) 4 credit(s)

Directed Electives (19-32 credits)

Students must choose eight courses from the following:

ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2020 - Companion Animal Nursing 2 credit(s)
ADVS 2060 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques 1 credit(s)
ADVS 2160 - Introduction to Exotic Animals 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2500 - Feeds and Feeding 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3300 - Equine Lower Limb Form and Function 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3520 - Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology 3 credit(s)
ADVS 3650 - Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation 3 credit(s)
ADVS 4210 - Applied Reproduction and Artificial Insemination 2 credit(s)
ADVS 4220 - Applied Equine Reproduction I 3 credit(s)
ADVS 5080 - Beef Cattle Management 3 credit(s) or
ADVS 5090 - Sheep Management and Wool Technology 3 credit(s) or
ADVS 5120 - Swine Management 3 credit(s) or
ADVS 5130 - Dairy Cattle Management 3 credit(s) or
ADVS 5190 - Equine Business Management 2 credit(s)
ADVS 5500 - Applied Animal Nutrition 2 credit(s)
ADVS 5530 - Nutrient Metabolization & Utilization 3 credit(s)
ADVS 5860 - Poisonous Range Plants Affecting Livestock 3 credit(s)
ADVS 5710 - Conceptualizing the Human-Animal Bond 3 credit(s)
ADVS 5720 - Animal-Assisted Interventions and Special Populations 3 credit(s)
ADVS 5730 - Welfare and Behavior of Animals in Animal-Assisted Interventions 3 credit(s)
APEC 1400 - Introduction to Agriculture Policy (BSS) 3 credit(s)
APEC 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3 credit(s) or
ECN 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3 credit(s)
APEC 2120 - Small Firm Accounting Basics 3 credit(s)
APEC 2310 - Small Firm Management 3 credit(s)
APEC 2500 - Commodity Futures and Options Trading and Analysis 3 credit(s)
APEC 2830 - Agribusiness Sales and Marketing 3 credit(s)
APEC 3010 - Agricultural Economics (DSS) 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3600 - Management of Agriculture Machinery Systems (QI) 3 credit(s)
BIOL 3060 - Principles of Genetics (QI) 3 credit(s)
BIOL 3300 - General Microbiology 4 credit(s)
BUSN 2050 - Business Law 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2320 - Small Business Management - CTE (HR) 3 credit(s)
CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II 4 credit(s)
CHEM 3700 - Introductory Biochemistry 3 credit(s)
DATA 2100 - Data and Information in Business 3 credit(s)
MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques (QL) 3 credit(s) or
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4 credit(s)
MSLE 3110 - Managing Organizations and People (DSS) 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3500 - Fundamentals of Marketing 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3510 - New Venture Creation 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3530 - New Venture Marketing 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3540 - New Venture Finance 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3580 - New Venture Execution 3 credit(s)
NDFS 5020 - Meat Science and Technology 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2110 - General Physics - Life Sciences I 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2120 - General Physics - Life Sciences II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
PSC 2010 - Soils, Waters, and the Environment (BPS) 3 credit(s)
PSC 3000 - Fundamentals of Soil Science 4 credit(s)
PSC 4320 - Forage Production and Pasture Management 3 credit(s)
WILD 4000 - Principles of Rangeland Management 3 credit(s)
WILD 4340 - Range Ruminant Nutrition and Management 3 credit(s)

Management Course (3-4 credits)

Choose one management course:

ADVS 5080 - Beef Cattle Management 3 credit(s)
ADVS 5090 - Sheep Management and Wool Technology 3 credit(s)
ADVS 5120 - Swine Management 3 credit(s)
ADVS 5130 - Dairy Cattle Management 3 credit(s)
ADVS 5190 - Equine Business Management 2 credit(s)

Production Course (2-3 credits)

ADVS 2010 - Companion Animal Science and Management 2 credit(s)
ADVS 2080 - Beef Production Practices 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2090 - Sheep Production Practices 3 credit(s)
ADVS 2120 - Swine Production Practices 2 credit(s)
ADVS 2190 - Horse Production Practices 3 credit(s)

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your  Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 120

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