Animal Science, B.S.: Industry - Texas Tech Univ

The Animal Science program at Texas Tech University provides a comprehensive education in animal science, preparing students for careers in various industries related to animal production, business, and welfare. The program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, research opportunities, and a transformative learning experience before graduation. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers as animal nutritionists, livestock inspectors, veterinarians, and more.

Program Outline

Outline:

First Year

Fall:
ANSC 1401 - General Animal Science (4 credit hours)
ANSC 1100 - Freshman Seminar (1 credit hour)
CHEM 1305/1307 - Principles of Chemistry I (3 credit hours)
CHEM 1105/1107 - Experimental Principles of Chemistry I (1 credit hour)
ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric (3 credit hours)
POLS 1301 - American Government (3 credit hours)
Spring:
MATH 1320/1330 - College Algebra or Introductory Mathematical Analysis I (3 credit hours)
ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric (3 credit hours)
ANSC 2301 - Livestock and Meat Evaluation I (3 credit hours)
ANSC 2303/2304 - Care and Management of Companion Animals or Selection and Evaluation of Horses (3 credit hours)
FDSC 2300 - Principles of Food Technology OR HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877 (3 credit hours)
AAEC 2305 - Fundamentals of Agricultural and Applied Economics OR PSY 1300 - General Psychology OR Social and Behavioral Science (3 credit hours)

Second Year

Fall:
ANSC 2202 - Principles of Anatomy of Domestic Animals (2 credit hours) OR ZOOL 2403 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours)
MATH 2300/2345 - Statistical Methods or Introduction to Statistics with Application to Business (3 credit hours)
POLS 2306 - Texas Politics and Topics (3 credit hours)
ANSC 2307 - Animal Welfare and Ethics (3 credit hours)
Language, Philosophy, & Culture (3 credit hours)
ANSC Elective (3 credit hours)
Spring:
ANSC 2310 - The Horse in World Art OR Creative Arts (3 credit hours)
COMS 2300/2358 - Public Speaking or Speaking for Business (3 credit hours)
HIST 2301 - History of the United States since 1877 (3 credit hours)
ANSC 2306 - Principles of Physiology of Domestic Animals OR ZOOL 2404 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours)
ANSC 3301 - Principles of Nutrition (3 credit hours)

Third Year

Fall:
ANSC 3401 - Reproductive Physiology (4 credit hours)
ANSC 3100 - Animal Science Seminar (1 credit hour)
ANSC 3402 - Animal Breeding and Genetics OR PSS 3421 - Fundamental Principles of Genetics OR BIOL 3416 - Genetics (4 credit hours)
ANSC 3314 - Companion Animal Behavior and Training OR ANSC 3316 - Animal Growth and Development OR ANSC 3318 - Domestic Animal Behavior (3 credit hours)
FDSC 3303/3309 - Food Sanitation/Food Safety OR MBIO 3400/3401 - Microbiology (4 credit hours)
Spring:
ANSC 3306 - Animal Diseases (3 credit hours)
ANSC 3403 - Selection, Care, Processing, and Cooking of Meats (4 credit hours)
ANSC 3307 - Feeds and Feeding OR ANSC 2305 - Introductory Horse Nutrition OR ANSC 3315 - Companion Animal Nutrition (3 credit hours)
ANSC Elective (3 credit hours)
Directed Elective (3 credit hours)

Fourth Year

Fall:
Production Course (4 credit hours)
Production Course (4 credit hours)
Directed Elective (3 credit hours)
Free Elective (3 credit hours)
Spring:
Production Course (4 credit hours)
ANSC Elective (3 credit hours)
Directed Elective (3 credit hours)
Free Elective (3 credit hours)

Total Hours:

120

Production Courses:

ANSC 4303 - Dog Training Practicum (3 credit hours)
ANSC 4400 - Meat Science and Muscle Biology (4 credit hours)
ANSC 4401 - Swine Production (4 credit hours)
ANSC 4402 - Horse Production (4 credit hours)
ANSC 4403 - Beef Production (4 credit hours)
ANSC 4404 - Processed and Cured Meat Science (4 credit hours)
ANSC 4405 - Beef Cattle Stocker and Feedlot Management (4 credit hours)
ANSC 4406 - Sheep and Goat Production (4 credit hours)
ANSC 4407 - Poultry Production (4 credit hours)
ANSC 4409 - Dairy Production (4 credit hours)
ANSC 4410 - Advanced Clinical Veterinary Science (4 credit hours)
ANSC 4411 - Advanced Animal Behavior and Training (4 credit hours)

Directed Electives:

Courses from ANSC, AGED, ACOM, FDSC, AAEC, PSS, NRM, CHEM, BIOL, ZOOL 3303, NS 1325, HDFS 2303, HUSC 3221, COMS 2320, PHYS 1403/1404, within the range of 1000-4000 level.

Assessment:

Students must achieve a grade of C or better in all required animal science courses and those used as substitutions.
Students must participate in a transformative learning experience (internship, research, service learning, study abroad, entrepreneurship, etc.)
Communication literacy is assessed in ANSC 3100, ANSC 3401, and one of ANSC 4303, ANSC 4401, ANSC 4402, ANSC 4403, ANSC 4405, ANSC 4408, or ANSC 4411.

Teaching:

The program utilizes various teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, laboratory exercises, field trips, and guest speakers.
The faculty is composed of experienced professionals with expertise in various animal science disciplines.
The program offers opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning experiences through research, internships, and service learning.

Careers:

Graduates are prepared for careers in a wide range of industries, including livestock production, animal business, animal physiology, equine and equine assisted services, meat science and muscle biology, companion animal science, and animal welfare.
Some potential career paths include animal nutritionist, animal scientist, livestock inspector, veterinarian, animal researcher, animal trainer, and equine specialist.
The program also prepares students for further studies in veterinary medicine or graduate programs in animal science-related fields.

Other:

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate.
The program includes a 1-hour Freshman Seminar course designed to help students adjust to college life and develop academic skills.
Students planning to apply to Veterinary Medicine School can apply for admission during their junior year and potentially transfer their first year of credits back to TTU after completing their veterinary degree.
Students should consult their advisor for assistance with developing their degree plan and selecting electives.

Animal Science, B.S.: Industry Concentration

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