Animal and Veterinary Science, B.S. (Equine Science Concentration)

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This concentration is 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 Sciences Core

All students completing a degree in Animal & Veterinary Sciences will take the following courses as a core. These courses are designed to introduce shared animal science and pre-veterinary medicine disciplines and establish a strong baseline knowledge for students interested in animal fields.

Animal and Veterinary Sciences

ANSC 1010 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: 4
ANSC 3010 - Domestic Animal Systems Physiology Credits: 4
ANSC 3100 - Principles of Animal Nutrition Credits: 3
ANSC 4120 - Principles of Mammalian Reproduction Credits: 4
ANSC 4630 - Topics and Issues in Animal Science Credits: 3 OR PATB 4130 - Mammalian Pathobiology Credits: 3
PATB 4110 - Diseases of Food Animals Credits: 3

Supporting Math/Science

LIFE 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
LIFE 2022 - Animal Biology Credits: 4
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4

Equine Science Concentration

Students declaring the Equine Science concentration are required to take the following courses:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences

ANSC 1030 - Equine Management Credits: 3
ANSC 2000 - Equine Industry Career Preparation Credits:
ANSC 2020 - Feeds and Feeding Credits: 4
ANSC 3150 - Equine Nutrition and Physiology Credits: 3
ANSC 3250 - Equine Behavior and Welfare Credits: 3
ANSC 4132 - Equine Reproduction Credits: 2
ANSC 4250 - Advanced Equine Production and Management Credits: 3
ANSC 4540 - Principles of Animal Breeding Credits: 3
PATB 4500 - Veterinary Parasitology Credits: 4

Supporting Agriculture/Math/Science

AGEC 1020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
AGEC 2020 - Farm and Ranch Business Management Credits: 4
ANSC 2010 - Domestic Animal Metabolism Credits: 3 OR CHEM 2300 - Introductory Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 1000 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
REWM 2000 - Principles of Rangeland Management Credits: 3

Electives

This program requires at least 23 additional credits of approved elective courses.