University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment 48 courses 120 total credits
Animals have many important roles in human societies including the provision of food and fiber, draft power, recreational and athletic activities, and companionship. In addition, animals and their interactions with humans have environmental consequences. Processing, preservation, and quality of animal-derived foods significantly affect human health and economics. Animal Sciences involves studying and applying the basic principles of nutrition, reproduction, and genetics to the production and management of animals including horses, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, and other domesticated species. Additional course work provides information on production and handling of animal-derived foods. No one program fits all Animal Sciences students. Students come from varied backgrounds and their interests range from livestock and poultry production and management to marketing and public relations; from public education and extension to graduate training in research and teaching and veterinary medicine. No matter what species you have an interest in, the Animal Sciences major will allow you to combine your interest with your desire for an exciting and rewarding career. As an Animal Sciences major, students have the opportunity to pursue specific interests by selecting one of three study options: Animal Industry, Food Industry or Pre-Professional. The Animal Industry option is for those students interested in animal production and management and allows specialization in one of three areas: livestock, equine, or dairy.
| Premajor | 20 credits |
| Major | 37-43 credits |
| Option A | 0-5 credits |
| Option B | 7 credits |
| Specialty Support | 18-22 credits |
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
UK Core Requirements
Premajor Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MA 123 or MA 113 | Elementary Calculus and Its Applications or Calculus I | 4 |
| BIO 148 | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 152 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| CHE 105 | General College Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 107 | General College Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 113 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 2 |
| Total Premajor Requirements | 20 credits | |
Major Requirements
Animal Industry Option
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 230 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 236 | Survey of Organic Chemistry | 3 |
Food Industry Option
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 230 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 236 | Survey of Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| FSC 304 | Animal Food Products | 4 |
| BIO 304 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| ABT 360 or ENT 360 | Genetics or Genetics | 3-4 |
| PHY 211 | General Physics | 5 |
| PHY 213 | General Physics | 5 |
| Total Food Industry Option | 18-22 credits | |
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