Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business - Animal Science
The Animal Science option is able to draw on the real-world experiences of our faculty members. In addition to utilizing our talented faculty and staff, you will make full use of the many classrooms and teaching laboratories found in Dean Hall, the farm classroom and our extensive Outdoor Learning Laboratory located on three sides of the ATU campus. Hands-on experience working with our fully operational beef and swine herds helps to prepare you for exciting careers in animal production management, pharmaceutical sales and development, as well as giving students a solid base to continue their education at the graduate level in animal science.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 Composition II 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1003 College Mathematics or higher 1 | 3 |
| AGAS 2014 Principles of Meat Science |
4 |
| AGBU 1013 Principles of Agricultural Business | 3 |
| AGPS 1024 Principles of Plant Science | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| USHG 1XXX U.S. History and Government1 | 3 |
| STAT 2163 Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| AGAS 2084 Feeds and Feeding | 4 |
| AGBU 2073 Principles of Agricultural Microeconomics | 3 |
| AGSS 2014 Soils | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses1 | 3 |
| AGAS 3004 Reproduction in Farm Animals |
4 |
| AGBU 3213 Career Development in Agriculture | 3 |
| Agriculture Elective | 2 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| AGAS 4203 Livestock and Poultry Nutrition | 3 |
| AGBU 4003 Agri-Business Management | 3 |
| AGBU 4013 Agricultural Marketing | 3 |
| AGPS 3023 Forage Crops and Pasture Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000 - 4000 level courses.