Animal Science (ANSC)

Animal Science (ANSC) Animal Science (ANSC) Michael L. Looper Head of the Department B Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences Building 79-575-5 http://animal-science.uark.edu/ The animal science major offers three areas of concentration designed to provide the scientific and technical education to prepare students for positions of leadership and responsibility. Students gain valuable experience pertaining to the production of beef and dairy cattle, swine, horses, sheep, and companion animals. In addition, extensive study is offered in the specialized areas of animal health, breeding and genetics, meat science, nutrition, and physiology. Students majoring in animal science are prepared for a variety of careers. Pre-veterinary, pre-medical, and pre-professional course requirements may be fulfilled while meeting degree requirements. Specific career opportunities include positions and services related to the production, merchandising, processing and distribution of meat, milk, and related products. Additional opportunities include field persons, farm and herd managers, and other agribusiness-related positions. With additional academic training, animal science majors may become extension livestock specialists, nutritionists, geneticists, and physiologists. The General Animal Science Concentration is a science-based degree program designed for students desiring a broader general background in animal science and offers students the greatest degree of flexibility in adapting their degree program to a wide variety of career paths. It offers a larger list of elective classes and opportunity to minor in other disciplines. The Pre-Professional/Science Concentration is designed primarily for students who intend to compete for admission to professional schools, advanced post-graduate degree programs, or other career paths that require a strong background and understanding of basic and applied sciences. The Equine Concentration is designed for students who desire a sound science-based background in Animal Science, but desire a more intense study of equine management and equine science. Students should consult an animal science adviser for specific course selections in the elective areas. With appropriate advising, students have an opportunity to complete at least one minor within the 0-hour degree program. Requirements for a Major in Animal Science (ANSC) with Animal Science Concentration State minimum core and discipline specific general education requirements: (Course work that meets state minimum core requirements is in bold.) University Requirements UNIV 00 University Perspectives Communications ENGL 0 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) ENGL 0 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) 6 hours of Communication Intensive Electives (See adviser for approved communication intensive course list.) History or Government HIST 00 History of the American People to 877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST ) or HIST 0History of the American People, 877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST ) or PLSC 00American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 00) Mathematics MATH 0 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 0) (or higher level MATH) Sciences 6 BIOL 5 & BIOL 5L BIOL 0 & BIOL 0L Select hours from the following: Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lecture) and Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lab) General Microbiology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lecture) and General Microbiology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lab) CHEM 07 Fundamentals of Chemistry (ACTS Equivalency = & CHEM 07LCHEM Lecture) and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) or CHEM University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM & CHEM L Lecture) and University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) Select from the following: CHEM 6 Organic Physiological Chemistry (ACTS & CHEM 6LEquivalency = CHEM Lecture) and Organic Physiological Chemistry Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) or CHEM 60 Organic Chemistry I & CHEM 60L and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Fine Arts and Humanities 6 Select hours Fine Arts and hours Humanities courses from University Core List. Social Sciences 9 Select 9 hours Social Sciences courses from University Core List. ANSC Requirements ANSC 00L ANSC 0 ANSC 0 Introductory to Animal Sciences Laboratory Introductory Animal Sciences Introduction to Companion Animal or ANSC 05 Introduction to the Livestock ANSC 5L ANSC 78 ANSC ANSC ANSC ANSC Introduction to Livestock and Meat Evaluation Career Preparation and Development Animal Breeding and Genetics Principles of Animal Nutrition Select 6 hours from the following: ANSC 5 ANSC 6 Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology Advanced Animal Handling Techniques Cow-Calf Management Swine Production

Animal Science (ANSC) ANSC 7 ANSC 8 ANSC 5 ANSC 8 ANSC 65 Sheep Production Horse Production Milk Production Companion Animal Management Stocker-Feedlot Cattle Management Animal Science Electives Select hours from the following: ANSC 00 ANSC 0 ANSC 0 ANSC 0 ANSC Applied Animal Parasitology Parasitisms of Domesticated Non-Herbivores Animal Physiology I Animal Physiology II Principles of Genetics ANSC 5 Applied Animal Nutrition & ANSC 5L and Applied Animal Nutrition Laboratory ANSC ANSC 6 ANSC 6 ANSC 0 ANSC 55 Diseases of Livestock Meat Science Companion Animal Nutrition Comparative Veterinary Anatomy Forage-Ruminant Relations Discipline-Related Electives 6 Select 6 hours from the following: ANSC 00 ANSC ANSC 0L ANSC 07 ANSC 8 ANSC 9 ANSC 9L ANSC 7 ANSC 75 ANSC 00V ANSC 0V ANSC 07 ANSC 0V ANSC ANSC 7 ANSC 9 AFLS 00VH AGEC 0 AGEC 0 AGEC 0 AGME 90 BIOL 60L BIOL 60 BIOL 5L BIOL 5 CSES 0 CSES 0 CHEM 0L Introduction to Equine Behavior of Domestic Animals Introduction to Horsemanship Equine Selection and Evaluation Livestock Judging and Selection Livestock Junior Judging Team Activity Artificial Insemination in Cattle Horse and Livestock Merchandising Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies Special Problems Internship in Animal Sciences Advanced Equine Selection and Evaluation Special Topics in Animal Sciences Legal Issues in Animal Agriculture Thoroughbred Horse Livestock Senior Judging Team Activity Honors Thesis Principles of Agricultural Microeconomics Principles of Agricultural Macroeconomics Introduction to Agribusiness Agricultural and Human Environmental Sciences Applications of Microcomputers Principles of Zoology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 05 Lab) Principles of Zoology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 05 Lecture) Cell Biology Laboratory Cell Biology Introduction to Plant Sciences Pest Management University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) CHEM 0 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) CHEM L University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) CHEM University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) CHEM 6L CHEM 6 FDSC 50 MATH Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Analytical Chemistry Lecture Food Safety and Sanitation Plane Trigonometry (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 0) (or higher) PHYS 0L College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lab) PHYS 0 PHYS 0L PHYS 0 POSC 5 BLAW 0 ACCT 0 College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lecture) College Physics II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lab) College Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lecture) Poultry Breeder Management The Legal Environment of Business (ACTS Equivalency = BLAW 00) Accounting Principles Or any upper division course in AGEC, AGED, AGME, AGST, BIOL, CHEM, CSES, FDSC, HORT, POSC, or WCOB. General Electives 7 Total Hours 0 Animal Science B.S.A. with Animal Science Concentration Eight-Semester Degree Program Students wishing to follow the degree plan should see the Eight Semester Degree Policy (http://catalog.uark.edu/undergraduatecatalog/ academicregulations/eightsemesterdegreecompletionpolicy) for university requirements of the program. (*See degree audit in UAConnect for complete course list.) First Year UNIV 00 University Perspectives ANSC 00L Introductory to Animal Sciences Laboratory ANSC 0 Introductory Animal Sciences ENGL 0 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) MATH 0 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 0) (or higher level MATH) BIOL 5 Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lecture) & BIOL 5L Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lab) ANSC 0 Introduction to Companion Animal or ANSC 05 Introduction to the Livestock Social Science Core Elective*

Animal Science (ANSC) ANSC 5L Introduction to Livestock and Meat Evaluation General Elective Fine Arts/Humanities Core Elective* ENGL 0 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) Discipline-related Elective* (CHEM 0/0L if completing University Chemistry I & II requirement) Year Total: 5 7 Second Year ANSC 78 Career Preparation and Development ANSC Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology Select hours from the following: CHEM 07 Fundamentals of Chemistry (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) & CHEM 07L Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) or CHEM /L University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) Fine Arts/Humanities Core Elective* History University Core Elective - ANSC Animal Breeding and Genetics Discipline-related Elective* Communication Intensive Elective* General Elective Choose from the following: Social Science Core Elective* Year Total: 6 Third Year ANSC Advanced Animal Handling Techniques Communication Intensive Elective* BIOL 0 General Microbiology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lecture) & BIOL 0L General Microbiology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lab) Select hours from the following: CHEM 60 Organic Chemistry I & CHEM 60L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory CHEM 6 Organic Physiological Chemistry (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) & CHEM 6L Organic Physiological Chemistry Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) Animal Science Electives* 5 ANSC Principles of Animal Nutrition Animal Science Electives* 5 Social Science Core Elective* Discipline-related Elective* General Elective Year Total: 8 7 Fourth Year Animal Science Elective* ANSC Core Elective* General Electives 8 ANSC Core Electives* Discipline-related Electives* 5-6 Year Total: 0 Total in Sequence: 0 Requirements for a Major in Animal Science (ANSC) with Pre-Professional Science Concentration State minimum core and discipline specific general education requirements: (Course work that meets state minimum core requirements is in bold.) University Requirements UNIV 00 University Perspectives Communications ENGL 0 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) ENGL 0 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) COMM Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 00) hours of Communication Intensive Elective (See degree audit in UAConnect for complete list) History or Government HIST 00 History of the American People to 877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST ) or HIST 0History of the American People, 877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST ) or PLSC 00American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 00) Mathematics MATH Plane Trigonometry (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 0) Sciences 8 BIOL 5 & BIOL 5L Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lecture) and Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lab) CHEM University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = & CHEM LCHEM Lecture) and University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) Fine Arts and Humanities 6 Select hours Fine Arts and hours Humanities from University Core List. Social Sciences 9 Select 9 hours Social Sciences from University Core List.

Animal Science (ANSC) ANSC Core Requirements ANSC 00L ANSC 0 ANSC 0 Introductory to Animal Sciences Laboratory Introductory Animal Sciences Introduction to Companion Animal or ANSC 05 Introduction to the Livestock ANSC 5L ANSC 78 ANSC ANSC ANSC ANSC Introduction to Livestock and Meat Evaluation Career Preparation and Development Principles of Genetics Principles of Animal Nutrition Select four hours from the following: ANSC 5 ANSC 6 ANSC 7 ANSC 8 ANSC 5 ANSC 8 ANSC 65 Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology Advanced Animal Handling Techniques Cow-Calf Management Swine Production Sheep Production Horse Production Milk Production Companion Animal Management Stocker-Feedlot Cattle Management Animal Science Electives 6 Select 6 hours from the following: ANSC 00 ANSC 0 ANSC Applied Animal Parasitology Parasitisms of Domesticated Non-Herbivores Animal Breeding and Genetics ANSC 5 Applied Animal Nutrition & ANSC 5L and Applied Animal Nutrition Laboratory ANSC ANSC 6 ANSC 6 ANSC 0 ANSC 55 Diseases of Livestock Meat Science Companion Animal Nutrition Comparative Veterinary Anatomy Forage-Ruminant Relations Pre-Professional / Science Concentration 5 ANSC 0 ANSC 0 BIOL 60 & BIOL 60L BIOL 0 & BIOL 0L Animal Physiology I Animal Physiology II Principles of Zoology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 05 Lecture) and Principles of Zoology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 05 Lab) General Microbiology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lecture) and General Microbiology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lab) CHEM 0 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = & CHEM 0LCHEM Lecture) and University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) CHEM 60 Organic Chemistry I & CHEM 60Land Organic Chemistry I Laboratory CHEM 6 Organic Chemistry II & CHEM 6Land Organic Chemistry II Laboratory CHEM 8 Elements of Biochemistry PHYS 0 College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS & PHYS 0L 0 Lecture) and College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lab) PHYS 0 College Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS & PHYS 0L 0 Lecture) and College Physics II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lab) Discipline-Related Electives 0 Select 0 hours from the following: Suggested electives: BIOL 5 Cell Biology MATH 55C Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 05) STAT 0 Principles of Statistics (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 0) or STAT 0Biostatistics Other discipline related electives: ANSC 00 ANSC ANSC 0L ANSC 07 ANSC 8 ANSC 9 ANSC 9L ANSC 7 ANSC 75 ANSC 00V ANSC 0V ANSC 07 ANSC 0V ANSC ANSC 7 ANSC 9 AFLS 00VH AGEC 0 AGEC 0 AGEC 0 AGME 90 BIOL 5L BIOL 5 CSES 0 CSES 0 CHEM 6L CHEM 6 FDSC 50 POSC 5 ACCT 0 BLAW 0 Introduction to Equine Behavior of Domestic Animals Introduction to Horsemanship Equine Selection and Evaluation Livestock Judging and Selection Livestock Junior Judging Team Activity Artificial Insemination in Cattle Horse and Livestock Merchandising Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies Special Problems Internship in Animal Sciences Advanced Equine Selection and Evaluation Special Topics in Animal Sciences Legal Issues in Animal Agriculture Thoroughbred Horse Livestock Senior Judging Team Activity Honors Thesis Principles of Agricultural Microeconomics Principles of Agricultural Macroeconomics Introduction to Agribusiness Agricultural and Human Environmental Sciences Applications of Microcomputers Cell Biology Laboratory Cell Biology Introduction to Plant Sciences Pest Management Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Analytical Chemistry Lecture Food Safety and Sanitation Poultry Breeder Management Accounting Principles The Legal Environment of Business (ACTS Equivalency = BLAW 00) Or any upper division course in AGEC, AGED, AGME, AGST, BIOL, CHEM, CSES, FDSC, HORT, POSC, or WCOB.

Animal Science (ANSC) 5 General Electives 5 Total Hours 0 Animal Science B.S.A. with Pre- Professional Science Concentration Eight-Semester Degree Program Students wishing to follow the degree plan should see the Eight Semester Degree Policy (http://catalog.uark.edu/undergraduatecatalog/ academicregulations/eightsemesterdegreecompletionpolicy) for university requirements of the program. (*See degree audit in UAConnect for complete course list.) First Year UNIV 00 University Perspectives ENGL 0 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) ANSC 0 Introductory Animal Sciences ANSC 00L Introductory to Animal Sciences Laboratory General Elective (MATH 0 if needed as a prerequisite for MATH ) CHEM 0 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) & CHEM 0L University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) ANSC 0 Introduction to Companion Animal or ANSC 05 Introduction to the Livestock CHEM University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) & CHEM L University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) ENGL 0 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) Social Sciences Core Elective BIOL 5 Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lecture) & BIOL 5L Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lab) ANSC 5L Introduction to Livestock and Meat Evaluation Year Total: 5 6 Second Year Communication Intensive Elective* ANSC 78 Career Preparation and Development CHEM 60 Organic Chemistry I & CHEM 60L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory BIOL 60 Principles of Zoology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 05 Lecture) & BIOL 60L Principles of Zoology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 05 Lab) MATH Plane Trigonometry (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 0) ANSC Principles of Animal Nutrition CHEM 6 Organic Chemistry II & CHEM 6L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory BIOL 0 General Microbiology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lecture) & BIOL 0L General Microbiology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lab) ANSC Electives or ANSC Core* COMM Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 00) Year Total: 5 6 Third Year ANSC 0 Animal Physiology I CHEM 8 Elements of Biochemistry Fine Arts/Humanities Core Elective* ANSC Principles of Genetics Discipline-related Elective* (MATH 55 suggested) ANSC 0 Animal Physiology II ANSC Electives or ANSC Core* Social Science Core Elective* Discipline-related Elective* (STAT 0 & BIOL 5 suggested) Fine Arts/Humanities Core Elective* Year Total: 5 6 Fourth Year ANSC Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology ANSC Advanced Animal Handling Techniques PHYS 0 College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lecture) & PHYS 0L College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lab) Social Sciences Core Elective* History/Government Core Elective* 6 ANSC Electives and/or ANSC Core* 6 PHYS 0 College Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lecture) & PHYS 0L College Physics II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lab) General Electives Year Total: 5 Total in Sequence: 0

6 Animal Science (ANSC) Requirements for a Major in Animal Science (ANSC) with Equine Concentration State minimum core and discipline specific general education requirements: (Course work that meets state minimum core requirements is in bold.) University Requirements UNIV 00 University Perspectives Communications ENGL 0 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) ENGL 0 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) 6 hours of Communication Intensive Electives (See UAConnect Degree Audit for complete list) History or Government HIST 00 History of the American People to 877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST ) or HIST 0History of the American People, 877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST ) or PLSC 00American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 00) Mathematics MATH 0 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 0) ( or higher level MATH) Sciences 6 BIOL 5 & BIOL 5L BIOL 0 & BIOL 0L Select hours from the following: Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lecture) and Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lab) General Microbiology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lecture) and General Microbiology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lab) CHEM 07 Fundamentals of Chemistry (ACTS Equivalency = & CHEM 07LCHEM Lecture) and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) or CHEM University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM & CHEM L Lecture) and University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) Select hours from the following: CHEM 6 Organic Physiological Chemistry (ACTS & CHEM 6LEquivalency = CHEM Lecture) and Organic Physiological Chemistry Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) or CHEM 60 Organic Chemistry I & CHEM 60L and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Fine Arts and Humanities 6 Select hours from Fine Arts and hours from Humanities courses from University Core List Social Sciences 9 Select three Social Science courses from University Core List ANSC Requirements ANSC 00L ANSC 0 Introductory to Animal Sciences Laboratory Introductory Animal Sciences ANSC 0 Introduction to Companion Animal or ANSC 05 Introduction to the Livestock ANSC 5L ANSC 78 ANSC ANSC ANSC ANSC Introduction to Livestock and Meat Evaluation Career Preparation and Development Animal Breeding and Genetics Principles of Animal Nutrition Select hours from the following: ANSC 5 ANSC 6 ANSC 7 ANSC 5 ANSC 8 ANSC 65 Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology Advanced Animal Handling Techniques Cow-Calf Management Swine Production Sheep Production Milk Production Companion Animal Management Stocker-Feedlot Cattle Management Animal Science Electives Select hours from the following: ANSC 00 ANSC 0 ANSC 0 ANSC 0 ANSC Applied Animal Parasitology Parasitisms of Domesticated Non-Herbivores Animal Physiology I Animal Physiology II Principles of Genetics ANSC 5 Applied Animal Nutrition & ANSC 5L and Applied Animal Nutrition Laboratory ANSC ANSC 6 ANSC 6 ANSC 0 ANSC 55 Diseases of Livestock Meat Science Companion Animal Nutrition Comparative Veterinary Anatomy Forage-Ruminant Relations Equine Concentration Required Courses ANSC 00 ANSC 07 ANSC 7 ANSC 7 ANSC 8 Introduction to Equine Equine Selection and Evaluation Horse and Livestock Merchandising Thoroughbred Horse Horse Production Discipline-Related Electives Select hours from the following: ANSC ANSC 0L ANSC 8 ANSC 9 ANSC 9L ANSC 75 ANSC 00V ANSC 0V ANSC 07 ANSC 0V ANSC ANSC 9 AFLS 00VH AGEC 0 AGEC 0 Behavior of Domestic Animals Introduction to Horsemanship Livestock Judging and Selection Livestock Junior Judging Team Activity Artificial Insemination in Cattle Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies Special Problems Internship in Animal Sciences Advanced Equine Selection and Evaluation Special Topics in Animal Sciences Legal Issues in Animal Agriculture Livestock Senior Judging Team Activity Honors Thesis Principles of Agricultural Microeconomics Principles of Agricultural Macroeconomics

Animal Science (ANSC) 7 AGEC 0 AGME 90 BIOL 60L BIOL 60 BIOL 5L BIOL 5 CSES 0 CSES 0 CHEM 0L Introduction to Agribusiness Agricultural and Human Environmental Sciences Applications of Microcomputers Principles of Zoology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 05 Lab) Principles of Zoology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 05 Lecture) Cell Biology Laboratory Cell Biology Introduction to Plant Sciences Pest Management University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) CHEM 0 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) CHEM L University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) CHEM University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) CHEM 6L CHEM 6 FDSC 50 MATH Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Analytical Chemistry Lecture Food Safety and Sanitation Plane Trigonometry (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 0) ( or higher) PHYS 0L College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lab) PHYS 0 PHYS 0L PHYS 0 POSC 5 ACCT 0 BLAW 0 College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lecture) College Physics II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lab) College Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 0 Lecture) Poultry Breeder Management Accounting Principles The Legal Environment of Business (ACTS Equivalency = BLAW 00) Or any upper division course in AGEC, AGED, AGME, AGST, BIOL, CHEM, CSES, FDSC, HORT, POSC, or WCOB. General Electives 8 Total Hours 0 Animal Science B.S.A. with Equine Concentration Eight-Semester Degree Program Students wishing to follow the degree plan should see the Eight Semester Degree Policy (http://catalog.uark.edu/undergraduatecatalog/ academicregulations/eightsemesterdegreecompletionpolicy) for university requirements of the program. (*See UAConnect Degree Audit for complete course list.) First Year UNIV 00 University Perspectives ANSC 00L Introductory to Animal Sciences Laboratory ANSC 0 Introductory Animal Sciences BIOL 5 Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lecture) & BIOL 5L Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 0 Lab) ANSC 0 Introduction to Companion Animal or ANSC 05 Introduction to the Livestock ENGL 0 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) MATH 0 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 0) (OR higher level math) ANSC 00 Introduction to Equine ANSC 5L Introduction to Livestock and Meat Evaluation Discipline-related Elective* (CHEM 0/0L if completing University Chemistry I&II requirement) ENGL 0 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 0) Social Sciences Core Elective* Fine Arts/Humanities Core Elective* Year Total: 5 7 Second Year Choose hours Chemistry from: CHEM 07 Fundamentals of Chemistry (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) & CHEM 07L Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) CHEM University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) & CHEM L University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) Fine Arts/Humanities Core Elective* ANSC 7 Horse and Livestock Merchandising ANSC Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology ANSC 78 Career Preparation and Development - ANSC 07 Equine Selection and Evaluation ANSC Animal Breeding and Genetics Communication Intensive Elective* Discipline-related Elective* 5 Social Science Core Elective* Year Total: 6 Third Year ANSC Advanced Animal Handling Techniques Animal Science Electives* 5 Select one of the following:

8 Animal Science (ANSC) CHEM 60 Organic Chemistry I & CHEM 60L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory CHEM 6 Organic Physiological Chemistry (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lecture) & CHEM 6L Organic Physiological Chemistry Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM Lab) BIOL 0 General Microbiology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lecture) & BIOL 0L General Microbiology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 00 Lab) ANSC 7 Thoroughbred Horse or ANSC 8 Horse Production Animal Science Electives* 5 ANSC Principles of Animal Nutrition Social Science Core Elective* Discipline-related Elective* Year Total: 5 7 Fourth Year Animal Science Elective* ANSC Core Elective* General Elective Communication Intensive Elective* History Core Elective* ANSC 8 Horse Production or ANSC 7 Thoroughbred Horse ANSC Core Elective* Discipline-related Electives* - General Electives 5 Year Total: Total in Sequence: 0 Minor in Equine Science (EQSC-M) A minor in Equine Science prepares students for jobs in the equine industry. A student planning to minor in Equine Science should meet with an Animal Science adviser for more information. The Equine Science minor is only available to students outside of the ANSC major. The minor consists of 9 hours to include the following: Core Requirements ANSC 0 ANSC 0 ANSC Introductory Animal Sciences Animal Physiology I Animal Breeding and Genetics or ANSC Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology ANSC ANSC 8 Principles of Animal Nutrition Horse Production Core Equine Electives: 6 ANSC 0L ANSC 07 ANSC 7 ANSC 0V Introduction to Horsemanship Equine Selection and Evaluation Horse and Livestock Merchandising Internship in Animal Sciences ANSC ANSC 7 Legal Issues in Animal Agriculture Thoroughbred Horse Total Hours 9 Minor in Animal Science (ANSC-M) A minor in Animal Science prepares students for jobs in the animal industries. A student planning to minor in animal science must consult with an Animal Science adviser. The minor consists of 0 hours to include the following: ANSC 00L Introductory to Animal Sciences Laboratory ANSC 0 Introductory Animal Sciences ANSC 0 Introduction to Companion Animal or ANSC 05 Introduction to the Livestock ANSC 5L Introduction to Livestock and Meat Evaluation ANSC Animal Breeding and Genetics ANSC Principles of Animal Nutrition ANSC Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology Select two of the following: 5 ANSC 5 ANSC 6 ANSC 7 ANSC 8 ANSC 5 ANSC 65 Cow-Calf Management Swine Production Sheep Production Horse Production Milk Production Stocker-Feedlot Cattle Management Total Hours 0 Faculty Ahrens, Chelsey, Ph.D. (Texas Tech), M.S. (University of Georgia), B.S.A. (University of Arkansas), Assistant Professor, 05. Apple, Jason, Ph.D., M.S. (Kansas State University), B.S.A. (Oklahoma State University), Professor, 995. Bailey, Clayton, Ph.D. (University of Arizona), M.S., B.S. (University of Arkansas), Adjunct Assistant Professor, 05. Baird, Douglas H., D.V.M. (Louisiana State University), Adjunct Professor, 0. Beck, Paul Arthur, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas), M.S., B.S. (Oklahoma State University), Professor, 997. Chewning, Jeffrey, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas), M.S. (University of Missouri), B.S. (Western Kentucky University), Adjunct Professor, 997. Coffey, Ken, Ph.D. (University of Missouri-Columbia), M.S. (University of Kentucky), B.S. (University of Tennessee), Professor, 996. Gadberry, M. Shane, Ph.D., M.S., B.S. (University of Arkansas), Associate Professor, 006. Gunter, Stacey A., Ph.D. (Oklahoma State University), M.S. (University of Nevada Reno), B.S. (Oregon State University), Adjunct Professor, 996. Huang, Yan, Ph.D. (University of Wyoming), M.S. (Dankook University), B.S. (China Agricultural University), Assistant Professor, 05. Jennings, John A., Ph.D. (University of Missouri), M.S. (University of Arkansas), B.S. (Southwest Missouri State University), Professor, 998. Jogan, Kathleen, Ed.D., M.S. (University of Arkansas), B.S. (Ursinus College), Instructor, 05. Kegley, Beth, Ph.D., M.S. (North Carolina State University), B.S. (Virginia Polytech Institute and State University), Professor, 996. Koltes, Dawn A., Ph.D. (Iowa State University), Adjunct Assistant Professor, 05.

Animal Science (ANSC) 9 Kutz, Bryan Richard, M.S. (Western Kentucky University), B.S. (Oklahoma State University), A.S. (Northern Oklahoma College), Instructor, 997. Looper, Michael L., Ph.D. (Oklahoma State University), M.S., B.S. (University of Arkansas), Professor, 0. Maxwell, Charles, Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin-Madison), M.S., B.S. (University of Georgia), Professor, 996. Nugent, Russell A., Ph.D., M.S. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), B.S. (Pennsylvania State University), Adjunct Professor, 0. Philipp, Dirk, Ph.D. (Texas Tech University), M.S., B.S. (University of Leizig, Germany), Associate Professor, 007. Pohlman, Fred W., Ph.D. (Kansas State University), M.S. (University of Tennessee), B.S. (University of Missouri-Columbia), Professor, 997. Potter, Daniel S., M.N.A.S., B.S. (Missouri State University), Instructor, 06. Powell, Jeremy G., Ph.D. (University of Arkansas), D.V.M. (Oklahoma State University), B.S. (University of Arkansas), Professor, 009. Roeder, Richard A., Ph.D., M.S. (Texas A&M University), B.A. (Glassboro State College), Professor, 00. Rorie, Rick, Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), M.S., B.S. (University of Arkansas), Professor, 989. Rosenkrans, Charles F., Ph.D. (Kansas State University), M.S., B.S. (University of Missouri-Columbia), Professor, 99. Russell, Mark, Ed.D. (Texas Tech University), M.S., B.S. (Colorado State University), Assistant Professor, 00. Shanks, Bruce C., Ph.D. (South Dakota State University), M.S. (Montana State University), B.S. (Missouri State University), Adjunct Assistant Professor, 0. Thomas, Lauren, D.V.M. (Oklahoma State University), B.S. (University of Arkansas), Clinical Assistant Professor, 06. Ward, Heidi, Ph.D. (University of Oklahoma), D.V.M. (Oklahoma State University), B.S. (University of Oklahoma), Assistant Professor, 05. Wistuba, Troy, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas), M.S., B.S. (Kansas State University), Adjunct Assistant Professor, 0. Yazwinski, Tom, Ph.D. (North Carolina State University), M.S. (University of Maine), B.S. (University of Vermont), Adjunct University Professor, 977. Zhao, Jiangchao, Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin-Madison), M.S., B.S. (China Agricultural University), Assistant Professor, 05. Courses ANSC 00L. Introductory to Animal Sciences Laboratory. Hour. Study of facilities used in production, processing, and management in animal agriculture. Identification, selection evaluation and testing of livestock, meat, and milk. Laboratory hours per week. ANSC 0. Introductory Animal Sciences. Hours. Students will be introduced to biological sciences associated with modern systems of care and management of livestock. Foundation sciences include topics in genetics, growth and development, physiology, nutrition, animal health, and animal behavior. and spring semester. ANSC 0H. Honors Introductory Animal Sciences. Hours. Students will be introduced to biological sciences associated with modern systems of care and management of livestock. Foundation sciences include topics in genetics, growth and development, physiology, nutrition, animal health, and animal behavior. and spring semester. ANSC 0. Introduction to Companion Animal. Hour. The importance of companion animals and their allied industries will be discussed. Application of scientific principles to the care and management of companion animals, specifically dogs, cats and horses, will be emphasized. Course will meet first eight weeks of the fall and spring semesters. ANSC 05. Introduction to the Livestock. Hour. The importance of livestock and their allied industries will be discussed. Application of scientific principles to the care and management of livestock, specifically beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep, and goats will be emphasized. Meets second eight weeks for fall and spring. ANSC 06. Sustainable Integrated Small Animal Farming. Hours. Practical information on small scale animal production, including practical strategies for farm planning, issues of economic and environmental sustainability, best management practices, biosecurity, disease prevention, and farm safety will be presented. This course is cross-listed with POSC 06. ANSC. The Animals in our Lives. Hours. Address the controversies and focus on animal welfare, environmental issues and sustainability. This course is cross-listed with POSC. ANSC 00. Introduction to Equine. Hours. Examination of careers and business opportunities in the equine industry. Students will gain the opportunity to identify high quality horses through evaluation of conformation and locomotion. Students will also gain skill at oral presentation and be knowledgeable of costs and responsibilities associated with horse ownership. ANSC. Behavior of Domestic Animals. Hours. Behavior associated with domestication. Effects of selective breeding, physical and social environments, and developmental stage on social organization, aggressive behavior, sexual behavior, productivity, and training of domestic animals. ANSC 5L. Introduction to Livestock and Meat Evaluation. Hours. Develop an understanding between live animal evaluation and carcass composition. Comparative judging including meat evaluation, classification and selection of beef cattle, sheep and swine. ANSC 0L. Introduction to Horsemanship. Hours. A study of modern horsemanship training techniques involving the psychology and ethology (reason for the behavior) of equine social behavior and how it pertains to learning patterns; application of fundamental behavioral concepts in training of horses, and modification of desirable and undesirable behavioral patterns. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. ANSC 78. Career Preparation and Development. Hour. The importance of preparing for a career in the animal sciences and industries will be covered. ANSC 00. Applied Animal Parasitology. Hours. The economically important parasites of domestic animals with emphasis on their host relationships and management considerations. Lecture hours, laboratory hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. ANSC 0. Parasitisms of Domesticated Non-Herbivores. Hours. Course will provide applied instruction and appreciation for the parasitisms of our domesticated swine, chickens, turkeys, dogs and cats. ANSC 0. Animal Physiology I. Hours. Fundamental aspects of neural/muscle/bone tissues and the cardiovascular system. The normal structure and functions of these systems will be emphasized. Lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 5 and (CHEM or CHEM 07). This course is cross-listed with POSC 0. ANSC 0H. Honors Animal Physiology I. Hours. Fundamental aspects of neural/muscle/bone tissues and the cardiovascular system. The normal structure and functions of these systems will be emphasized. Lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 5 and (CHEM or CHEM 07). This course is cross-listed with ANSC 0, POSC 0.

0 Animal Science (ANSC) ANSC 0. Animal Physiology II. Hours. Fundamental aspects of renal, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine physiology will be covered. The normal structure and function of these systems will be emphasized. Lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 5 and CHEM or CHEM 07. This course is cross-listed with POSC 0. ANSC 07. Equine Selection and Evaluation. Hours. Students will learn criteria for evaluation and selection of breeding and show animals and will gain expertise in the evaluation of breed types and show ring characteristics. Includes field trips to various breed operations. Students in this class will be well prepared to participate in equine judging team activities. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. ANSC. Principles of Genetics. Hours. Fundamentals of heredity, with special emphasis on the improvement of farm animals. Lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 5 and MATH 0 or higher. This course is cross-listed with POSC. ANSC. Animal Breeding and Genetics. Hours. Application of the principles of genetics to the breeding of farm animals. Lecture hours per week. Corequisite: Drill component. Prerequisite: MATH 0 or higher. ANSC. Principles of Animal Nutrition. Hours. Scientific approach to animal nutrition involving the mechanisms through which feed nutrients are utilized by farm animals. Lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 0. ANSC 5L. Applied Animal Nutrition Laboratory. Hour. Practical approach to animal nutrition; use of various methods of feedstuff evaluation and ration balancing for domestic animals. Laboratory hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 5. Prerequisite: ANSC and MATH 0. ANSC 5. Applied Animal Nutrition. Hours. Practical approach to animal nutrition; physical and chemical composition of feedstuffs, feed processing and preparation, nutrient interactions, and application of nutritional principles to feeding domestic animals. Lecture hours per week. Corequisite: ANSC 5L. Prerequisite: ANSC and MATH 0. ANSC 8. Livestock Judging and Selection. Hours. Comparative judging, including grading, classification, and selection of beef cattle, swine, sheep and horses. Oral and written discussion. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: ANSC 0 or ANSC 5L. ANSC 9. Livestock Junior Judging Team Activity. Hour. Training for membership on judging teams, through participation. ANSC. Diseases of Livestock. Hours. Introductory study of the diseases of farm animals with emphasis on fundamental principles of disease, body defense mechanisms, hygiene, and sanitation. Prerequisite: BIOL 5. ANSC. Fundamentals of Reproductive Physiology. Hours. Principles of mammalian reproductive physiology with emphasis on farm animals. Lecture hours per week. Pre- or Corequisite: ((CHEM 07 and CHEM 07L) or (CHEM and CHEM L) or (CHEM 6 and CHEM 6L) or (CHEM 60 and CHEM 60L) ) and ANSC 5L and ANSC 78 and BIOL 0 and BIOL 0L. Prerequisite: BIOL 5. ANSC 9L. Artificial Insemination in Cattle. Hour. Experience with artificial insemination technique in cattle including estrus detection, semen storage and handling, insemination equipment maintenance and technique. Laboratory hours per week. The course is offered the second 8 weeks of the spring semester. Prerequisite: ANSC or instructor consent. ANSC 5. Current Approaches in Agricultural Laboratory Research. Hours. A laboratory course to introduce students to current laboratory research techniques used in agricultural and life sciences. Hands-on laboratory exercises will emphasize current cellular and molecular research techniques, laboratory notebook keeping, data interpretation, and presentation of results. Prerequisite: BIOL 5. ANSC 6. Meat Science. Hours. The study of meat science and muscle biology. Topics will include animal/tissue growth and development and the relationship to meat quality. Meat processing, preservation, and meat safety concerns will also be considered. Lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 6 or CHEM 60. ANSC 7. Horse and Livestock Merchandising. Hours. Various types of merchandising programs for specific livestock enterprises will be presented. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising programs including how to organize, advertise, and manage a purebred auction sale of livestock. ANSC 75. Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies. Hours. Animal Science 75 introduces students to the field of equine assisted activities and therapies. A variety of approaches, therapeutic settings and client populations will be addressed with an emphasis on equine behavior. Students will gain experience in the practical application of an equine assisted therapy program. ANSC 00V. Special Problems. -6 Hour. Special problems in the animal sciences for advanced undergraduate students. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit. ANSC 0V. Internship in Animal Sciences. -6 Hour. Supervised work experience with private or government organizations Prerequisite: Junior standing. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit. ANSC 07. Advanced Equine Selection and Evaluation. Hours. Advanced evaluation and selection of breeding and show animals, evaluation of breed types and show characteristics. Field trips to breeding operations. Competitive Judging team members come from this course and participation in competitive events will be required. Prior equine evaluation is not necessary, but instructor consent is required. Some Saturday activities. Prerequisite: ANSC 07 or instructor consent. ANSC 0V. Special Topics in Animal Sciences. - Hour. Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in animal sciences. May be repeated for degree credit. ANSC 0VH. Honors Special Topics in Animal Sciences. - Hour. Topics not covered in other courses or a more intensive study of specific topics in animal sciences. Prerequisite: Honors standing. May be repeated for degree credit. ANSC. Legal Issues in Animal Agriculture. Hours. An issues-oriented course focusing on the legal issues involved in the production of poultry, swine and livestock. Emphasis will center on the laws, regulations and policy arguments involved in animal confinement, antibiotic use, humane slaughter and veterinary medicine, along with other related issues. The wide range of regulationfrom local to state to federal, depending on the issue- will be studied and discussed. This course is cross-listed with AGEC, POSC. ANSC. Advanced Animal Handling Techniques. Hours. This course is designed to familiarize students with handling techniques of a variety of animals, including cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, dogs, and others. Students will learn and practice handling, restraint, and common husbandry procedures with a variety of domestic species. The course will provide valuable preparation for careers in livestock management, vet medicine, animal-based research, and other fields in animal science. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent.

Animal Science (ANSC) ANSC 6. Companion Animal Nutrition. Hours. This course is designed to focus on the digestive anatomy, physiology, and nutrient metabolism of non-herbivorous companion animals, primarily dogs and cats. Topics discussed will also include an overview of the pet food industry, its regulations and commonly utilized ingredients. Students will gain a deeper understanding of nutrition as it relates to life stages and various disease states that can affect both dogs and cats. This course will require a Saturday trip to one or two off campus facilities. Prerequisite: ANSC or POSC. ANSC 7. Thoroughbred Horse. Hours. This course is designed to give you an overview of the Thoroughbred breed and industry. Students will gain an understanding of the Thoroughbred industry, it's history, and modern practices. Students will also gain an understanding of career potential in the Thoroughbred industry. Prerequisite: Instructor consent and Junior or Senior standing. ANSC 9. Brain & Behavior. Hours. Covers cellular through neural systems, major brain functions and comparative neuroanatomy. Topics include ion channels, membrane and action potentials, synaptic integration, neurotransmitters, major brain regions of mammals and birds, sensory systems and the autonomic nervous systems, neuroendocrine system, and control by the brain of critical functions and behavior. Lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: (ANSC 0 or POSC 0) or (ANSC 0 or POSC 0) or PSYC 00 or BIOL or BIOL or BIOL 5. This course is cross-listed with POSC 9. ANSC 5. Cow-Calf Management. Hours. Systems of cow-calf management including the practical application of the principles of breeding, feeding, and management to commercial and purebred beef cattle under Arkansas conditions. Prerequisite: AFLS BSA students with ANSC 0 and Junior standing or higher. ANSC 6. Swine Production. Hours. Methods in producing purebred and commercial swine with specific emphasis on the management programs needed for profitable pork production in Arkansas. Pre- or Corequisite: AFLS BSA students with ANSC 0 and Junior standing or higher. ANSC 7. Sheep Production. Hours. Purebred and commercial sheep management emphasizing the programs of major importance in lamb and wool production in Arkansas. Prerequisite: AFLS BSA students with ANSC 0 and Junior standing or higher. ANSC 8. Horse Production. Hours. Production, use and care of horses and ponies including breeding, feeding, handling, and management. Lecture hours, laboratory hours per week. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: Junior standing or higher. ANSC 9. Livestock Senior Judging Team Activity. Hour. Training for membership on judging teams, through participation. ANSC 0. Comparative Veterinary Anatomy. Hours. Study of structures and principles of anatomy of major domestic species. The dog, horse, and cow will be used as models for anatomical structures and the application of anatomical knowledge in animal science; focus on veterinary applications. hours of lecture each week. semesters. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: ANSC 0 or BIOL 5, junior standing or instructor consent. ANSC 5. Milk Production. Hours. Principles of breeding, feeding, and management of dairy cattle will be studied. Prerequisite: AFLS BSA students with ANSC 0 and Junior standing or higher. ANSC 8. Companion Animal Management. Hours. The study and application of principles of domestication, nutrition, reproduction, parasitology, diseases, behavior, and husbandry management to companion animals. Dogs, cats, and exotic animals will be the species of primary interest. Practical problems of care and management of these species will be solved. Prerequisite: BIOL 5 or equivalent or consent of instructor. ANSC 55. Forage-Ruminant Relations. Hours. Chemical, physical, and botanical characteristics of forage plants, the dynamics of grazing, intake, digestion, behavior, and nutrient cycling at the plant-animal interface. CSES 0 recommended. Prerequisite: ANSC. ANSC 65. Stocker-Feedlot Cattle Management. Hours. Production and management systems for stocker and feed-lot cattle including practical applications of forage systems, feeding, health management and economics of production of these livestock. Prerequisite: AFLS BSA students with ANSC 0 and Junior standing or higher.