Animal Science (BS): Veterinary Bioscience Concentration
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The degree of Bachelor of Science in Animal Science may be obtained by selecting one of three concentrations offered by the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Veterinary Bioscience, Science, and Industry.
The Veterinary Bioscience concentration is for students who are interested in advanced study in DVM programs and has all veterinary school prerequisite courses built into the concentration. Students in this concentration must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. There are many opportunities to gain undergraduate research experience with an Animal Science faculty member, to participate in one of the animal-related clubs, and to engage globally by participating in one of our Animal Science Study Abroad experiences.
Accelerated Graduate Opportunities
Advanced undergraduates have the opportunity to complete theÌýAccelerated Bachelor's/Master's degrees, which allows students to earn both the BS and the Master's of Animal Science degrees within five years. See listing of graduate degrees offered in .
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Contact
Department of Animal Science
North Carolina State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾
Campus Box 7621
Raleigh, NC 27695-7621
Dr. M. Todd See
Professor and Department Head
North Carolina State ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾
Polk Hall, Box 7621
Raleigh, NC 27695-7621
919.515.2755
tsee@ncsu.edu
Plan Requirements
Use of animals and animal specimens is critical to our educational program.ÌýTo obtain full credit for Animal Science courses, students are required to participate in laboratory procedures involving animals and animal specimens.ÌýAll activities with live animals are IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) approved.ÌýMany lectures also incorporate animals or animal specimens into the course.
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| ´¡³¢³§Ìý103 | Freshman Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences | 1 | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý´¡³¢³§Ìý303 | Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences | ||
| Communication | |||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | ||
| Public Speaking | |||
| Interpersonal Communication | |||
| Argumentation and Advocacy | |||
| Mathematical & Natural Sciences | |||
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý107 | Precalculus I 1 | 3 | |
| ³§°ÕÌý311 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý³§°ÕÌý350 | Economics and Business Statistics | ||
| µþ±õ°¿Ìý181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 | |
| µþ±õ°¿Ìý183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| °ä±áÌý101 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±áÌý102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 4 | |
| ³Ò±·Ìý311 | Principles of Genetics | 4 | |
| Major Requirements | |||
| ´¡±·³§Ìý150 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý´¡±·³§Ìý151 | Introduction to Animal Science and Introduction to Animal Science Lab 1 | 4 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý205 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý´¡±·³§Ìý206 | Physiology of Domestic Animals and Anatomy of Domestic Animals Lab | 4 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý220 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý´¡±·³§Ìý221 | Reproductive Physiology and Reproductive Physiology Lab | 4 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý230 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý´¡±·³§Ìý231 | Animal Nutrition and Animal Nutrition Lab | 4 | |
| Select one of the following Animal Management courses: | 3 | ||
| Companion Animal Management | |||
| Swine Management | |||
| Small Ruminant Management | |||
| Equine Breeding Farm Management | |||
| Management of Growing and Performance Horses | |||
| Beef Cattle Management | |||
| Dairy Cattle Management | |||
| Animal Science Discipline Courses | 6 | ||
| Animal Science Electives | 5 | ||
| Select one of the following Economics courses: | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | |||
| Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | |||
| Principles of Microeconomics | |||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | |||
| Fundamentals of Economics | |||
| Veterinary Bioscience Options | |||
| Select one of the following Calculus I courses: | 3 | ||
| Elements of Calculus | |||
| Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | |||
| Calculus I | |||
| °ä±áÌý201 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±áÌý202 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | 4 | |
| °ä±áÌý221 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±áÌý222 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 4 | |
| °ä±áÌý223 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±áÌý224 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 4 | |
| ²ÑµþÌý351 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý²ÑµþÌý352 | General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory | 4 | |
| ±Ê³ÛÌý211 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| ±Ê³ÛÌý212 | College Physics II | 4 | |
| µþ°ä±áÌý351 | General Biochemistry | 3-4 | |
| ´Ç°ùÌýµþ°ä±áÌý451 | Principles of Biochemistry | ||
| GEP Courses | |||
| ·¡±·³ÒÌý101 | Academic Writing and Research 1 | 4 | |
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives 3 | 5 | ||
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| Foreign Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Free Electives | |||
| Free Electives (12 Hr S/U Lmt) 2,3 | 7-8 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | ||
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A grade of C- or higher is required.
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Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement.
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Students are encouraged to take an Ethics course as part of their Humanities, Additional Breadth, Interdisciplinary Perspectives, or Free Electives.
Animal Science Discipline Courses
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANS 415/515/NTRÌý415/515/POÌý415/515 | Comparative Nutrition | 3 | |
| ANS 425/525/FMÌý425/525/NTRÌý425/525/POÌý425/525 | Feed Manufacturing Technology | 3 | |
| ANS 440/540 | Animal Genetic Improvement | 3 | |
| ANS 452/552/PHYÌý452/552 | Comparative Reproductive Physiology and Biotechnology | 3 | |
| ANS 453/553 | Physiology and Genetics of Growth and Development | 3 | |
| ANS 454/554/NTRÌý454/554 | Lactation, Milk and Nutrition | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý530 | 3 | ||
| ´¡±·³§Ìý531 | 1 | ||
| ANS/NTR 550 | Applied Ruminant Nutrition | 3 | |
| ANS/NTR 561 | Equine Nutrition | 3 | |
| ANS/BCH 571 | Regulation of Metabolism | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý575 | 3 | ||
| ´¡±·³§Ìý590 | Topical Problems in Animal Science | 1-3 | |
| ±·°Õ¸éÌý419 | Human Nutrition and Chronic Disease | 3 | |
| ³Õ²Ñ±ÊÌý420 | Disease of Farm Animals | 3 |
Animal Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science Electives | |||
| ³Õ²Ñ±ÊÌý420 | Disease of Farm Animals | 3 | |
| Any ANS Courses Not Planned | |||
| ´¡·¡·¡Ìý208 | Agricultural Biotechnology: Issues and Implications | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý105 | Introduction to Companion Animal Science | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý110 | Introduction to Equine Science | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý150 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý151 | Introduction to Animal Science Lab | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý201 | Techniques of Animal Care | 2 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý205 | Physiology of Domestic Animals | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý206 | Anatomy of Domestic Animals Lab | 1 | |
| ANS/PB 208 | Agricultural Biotechnology: Issues and Implications | 3 | |
| ANS/HS 215 | Agricultural Genetics | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý220 | Reproductive Physiology | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý221 | Reproductive Physiology Lab | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý230 | Animal Nutrition | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý231 | Animal Nutrition Lab | 1 | |
| ANS 240/240A | Livestock Merchandising | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý260 | Basic Swine Science | 2 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý261 | Swine Health and Biosecurity | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý262 | Swine Breeding and Gestation Management | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý263 | Farrowing Management | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý264 | Swine Nursery and Finishing Management | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý265 | Contemporary Issues in the Swine Industry | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý266 | Swine Environment Management | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý267 | Swine Manure and Nutrient Management | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý268 | Employee Management for the Swine Industry | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý269 | Internship in the Swine Industry | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý270 | Pork Export Markets from a Swine Production Perspective | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý271 | Swine Nutrition | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý281 | Professional Development of PreVeterinary Track Students | 1 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý290 | Professional Development for Animal Science Careers | 2 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý303 | Principles of Equine Evaluation | 2 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý304 | Dairy Cattle Evaluation | 2 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý309 | Livestock Evaluation | 3 | |
| ANS/PO/FS 322 | Muscle Foods and Eggs | 3 | |
| ANS/FS 324 | Milk and Dairy Products | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý330 | Laboratory Animal Science | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý395 | Animal Science Study Abroad | 1-6 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý400 | Companion Animal Management | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý402 | Beef Cattle Management | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý403 | Swine Management | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý404 | Dairy Cattle Management | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý408 | Small Ruminant Management | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý410 | Equine Breeding Farm Management | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý411 | Management of Growing and Performance Horses | 3 | |
| ANS 415/515/NTRÌý415/515/POÌý415/515 | Comparative Nutrition | 3 | |
| ANS 425/525/FMÌý425/525/NTRÌý425/525/POÌý425/525 | Feed Manufacturing Technology | 3 | |
| ANS 440/540/ | Animal Genetic Improvement | 3 | |
| ANS 452/552/PHYÌý452/552 | Comparative Reproductive Physiology and Biotechnology | 3 | |
| ANS 453/553 | Physiology and Genetics of Growth and Development | 3 | |
| ANS 454/554/NTRÌý454/554 | Lactation, Milk and Nutrition | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý495 | Special Topics in Animal Science | 1-3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý530 | 3 | ||
| ´¡±·³§Ìý531 | 1 | ||
| ANS/NTR 550 | Applied Ruminant Nutrition | 3 | |
| ANS/NTR 561 | Equine Nutrition | 3 | |
| ANS/BCH 571 | Regulation of Metabolism | 3 | |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý575 | 3 | ||
| ´¡±·³§Ìý590 | Topical Problems in Animal Science | 1-3 | |
| FS 435/535 | Food Safety Management Systems | 3 | |
| ±·°Õ¸éÌý419 | Human Nutrition and Chronic Disease | 3 | |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ´¡³¢³§Ìý103 | Freshman Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences | 1 |
| ´¡±·³§Ìý150 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý´¡±·³§Ìý151 | Introduction to Animal Science and Introduction to Animal Science Lab 1 | 4 |
| µþ±õ°¿Ìý181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 |
| ·¡±·³ÒÌý101 | Academic Writing and Research 1 | 4 |
| ²Ñ´¡Ìý107 | Precalculus I 1 | 3 |
| Ìý | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Animal Science Course | 2 | |
| µþ±õ°¿Ìý183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| °ä±áÌý101 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±áÌý102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Elements of Calculus | ||
| Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Ìý | Hours | 13 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ´¡±·³§Ìý205 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý´¡±·³§Ìý206 | Physiology of Domestic Animals and Anatomy of Domestic Animals Lab | 4 |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Fundamentals of Economics | ||
| °ä±áÌý221 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±áÌý222 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Argumentation and Advocacy | ||
| Ìý | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ´¡±·³§Ìý220 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý´¡±·³§Ìý221 | Reproductive Physiology and Reproductive Physiology Lab | 4 |
| °ä±áÌý223 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±áÌý224 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| ³§°ÕÌý311 or ³§°ÕÌý350 | Introduction to Statistics or Economics and Business Statistics | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Ìý | Hours | 15 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ´¡±·³§Ìý230 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý´¡±·³§Ìý231 | Animal Nutrition and Animal Nutrition Lab | 4 |
| Animal Science Course | 3 | |
| ²ÑµþÌý351 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý²ÑµþÌý352 | General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| ±Ê³ÛÌý211 | College Physics I | 4 |
| Ìý | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ³Ò±·Ìý311 | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
| ±Ê³ÛÌý212 | College Physics II | 4 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| ANS Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Ìý | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ANS Discipline Course Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Social Sciences | 3 | |
| °ä±áÌý201 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý°ä±áÌý202 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Ìý | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ANS Discipline Course Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives 2 | 3 | |
| µþ°ä±áÌý351 or µþ°ä±áÌý451 | General Biochemistry or Principles of Biochemistry | 3 |
| Free Elective 2 | 5 | |
| Ìý | Hours | 14 |
| Ìý | Total Hours | 120 |
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´¡±·³§Ìý150 Introduction to Animal Science, ²Ñ´¡Ìý107 Precalculus I, ·¡±·³ÒÌý101 Academic Writing and Research, and °ä±áÌý101 Chemistry - A Molecular Science must be completed with a grade of C-minus or higher, and the student should repeat the course in the semester following the initial attempt if less than a C-minus is earned.
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Students are encouraged to take an Ethics course as part of their Humanities, Additional Breadth, Interdisciplinary Perspectives, or Free Electives.
Use of animals and animal specimens is critical to our educational program.ÌýTo obtain full credit for Animal Science courses, students are required to participate in laboratory procedures involving animals and animal specimens.ÌýAll activities with live animals are IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) approved.ÌýMany lectures also incorporate animals or animal specimens into the course.Ìý