Animal Sciences
Bachelor of Science
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Science
- Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Explore the important and diverse benefits of animals in our world - from companionship and entertainment to food and service. The Science and Pre-professional emphasis relies heavily on science courses, from animal anatomy to cell biology. This path of study is geared toward students inclined to professions such as veterinarian, animal caretakers or breeders. Faculty and mentors associated with the program challenge students to apply their studies to address real-world challenges in the animal industry and agribusiness. This degree also provides a strong foundation for advanced study in graduate, medical, pharmacy or law school.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate effective oral and written expression Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills Understand the economic concepts and utilize the analytic tools used in agribusiness.
Sample Courses
- ACBS 313: Principles of Animal Genetics
- ACBS 400A: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- ACBS 445: Nutrition Physiology and Metabolic Biochemistry
Career Fields
- Academia
- Biology
- Breeding
- Research
- Veterinary health
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Animal Sciences
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
MATH
3.00
Second Language
4.00
ACBS 102R/L
4.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Statistics
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Emphasis Elective
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
COMM
3.00
CHEM 151
4.00
ECON 200
3.00
ECOL 182 R/L
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Tier I General Education
3.00
CHEM 152
4.00
ACBS 215
3.00
BIOC 385
3.00
Emphasis Elective
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
AREC 315
3.00
Organic Chemistry I
4.00
MCB 181R/L
4.00
ACBS 336A
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
Organic Chemistry II
4.00
ACBS 445
3.00
ACBS 400 A orB
3.00
Emphasis Elective
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
Tier II General Education
3.00
Physics I
4.00
ACBS 315 R
3.00
MIC 205A
3.00
Emphasis Elective
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Physics II
4.00
ACBS 395A
1.00
PLS 312
3.00
MCB 410
3.00
Emphasis Elective
3.00