Animal and Veterinary Science, Equine Science Option, B.S.

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This option designed to provide a strong foundation in animal and equine science and its application to equine production and management for those interested in a career in the horse industry.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Animal and Veterinary Science

Required Courses:

ANSC 1010 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: 4
ANSC 1030 - Equine Management Credits: 3
ANSC 3010 - Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Credits: 4 *
ANSC 3100 - Principles of Animal Nutrition Credits: 3 *
ANSC 3150 - Equine Nutrition and Physiology Credits: 3 *
ANSC 3250 - Equine Behavior and Welfare Credits: 3
ANSC 4120 - Principles of Mammalian Reproduction Credits: 4 *
ANSC 4132 - Equine Reproduction Credits: 2
ANSC 4250 - Advanced Equine Production and Management Credits: 3 *
ANSC 4540 - Principles of Animal Breeding Credits: 3 *
ANSC 4630 - Topics and Issues in Animal Science Credits: 3 * (COM3)
ANSC 4111 - Equine Health and Disease Credits: 3 *
OR
PATB 4111 - Equine Health and Disease Credits: 3 *
FDSC 3060 - Principles of Meat Science and Muscle Biology Credits: 3 *

Agricultural Sciences

Required Courses:

AGEC 2020 - Farm and Ranch Business Management Credits: 4
REWM 2000 - Principles of Rangeland Management Credits: 3

Other Math/Science Courses

Required Courses:

LIFE 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4 * (PN)
LIFE 2022 - Animal Biology Credits: 4 * (PN)
LIFE 3050 - Genetics Credits: 4
CHEM 1000 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4 (PN)
ANSC 2010 - Domestic Animal Metabolism Credits: 3
OR
CHEM 2300 - Introductory Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3 (Q)
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4 (Q)
OR
STAT 2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 4
(Q)

Required Credits: 128

*A grade of C or better must be earned in these courses for successful completion of degree.

**Required credits: 128 total credit hours, 42 credit hours or more at the 3000-level or above.