Animal Science
Sample Program Guide
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: A Sample Program Guide provides an unofficial guide of program requirements and should be used by prospective students who are considering attending NDSU in the future. It is NOT an official curriculum and should NOT be used by current NDSU students for official degree planning purposes. Note that the official curriculum used by current NDSU students can vary from the Sample Program Guide due to a variety of factors such as, but not limited to, start year, education goals, transfer credit, and course availability.
To ensure proper program completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with their academic advisor to ensure requirements are being met.
This sample plan of study applies to the Animal Production, Management, and Husbandry study option (Option 1).
Freshman | |||
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ANSC 101* | 1 | ANSC 240 | 3 |
ANSC 114 | 3 | BIOL 111 & BIOL 100L*** | 4 |
CHEM 117 & 117L** | 4 | COMM 110 | 3 |
ENGL 110 | 3 | ENGL 120 | 3 |
Gen Ed Wellness | 2 | Gen Ed Humanities & Fine Arts and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
MATH 103 | 3 | ||
16 | 16 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
AGEC 242 | 3 | AGEC 244 | 3 |
ANSC 218 | 3 | BIOC 260 | 4 |
ANSC 230, 231, or 232**** | 2 | Gen Ed Humanities & Fine Art | 3 |
ECON 201 | 3 | PLSC 315 | 3 |
MICR 202 & 202L | 3 | STAT 330 | 3 |
14 | 16 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ANSC 300 | 3 | ANSC 324 | 3 |
ANSC 323 | 3 | ANSC 340 | 3 |
ANSC 357 | 3 | ANSC 380 | 2 |
ANSC 370 | 3 | ANSC 463 & 463L | 4 |
NRM/PLSC/RNG/SOIL Elective | 3 | Gen Ed Upper Division Writing | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ANSC 379, 393, or 396***** | 2 | ANSC 478 | 3 |
ANSC 482 or 488****** | 3 | ANSC 480, 484, or 486****** | 3 |
Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | Electives | 8 |
NRM/PLSC/RNG/SOIL Elective | 3 | ||
Elective | 3 | ||
14 | 14 | ||
Total Credits: 120 |
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ANSC 102 or VETS 101 are also accepted, but ANSC 101 is preferred for this option.
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CHEM 117 and 117L can be replaced by CHEM 121 and 121L, respectively. If a student transfers in or takes CHEM 121 instead of CHEM 117, then CHEM 140 or 240 must be taken to ensure adequate pre-requisites for BIOC 260.
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BIOL 150 and BIOL 150L are also accepted, but BIOL 111 and BIOL 100L are preferred for this option.
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ANSC 235 is also accepted, but requires additional pre-requisites not included on this plan of study.
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ANSC 396 (Internship Experience) is recommended, but students can also take ANSC 379 (Global Seminar) or ANSC 393 (Undergraduate Research) experiences.
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Two industry and production courses are required for this option. Fall course options include ANSC 482 and 488, whereas spring course options include ANSC 480, 484, and 486.
Sample Program Guide
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: A Sample Program Guide provides an unofficial guide of program requirements and should be used by prospective students who are considering attending NDSU in the future. It is NOT an official curriculum and should NOT be used by current NDSU students for official degree planning purposes. Note that the official curriculum used by current NDSU students can vary from the Sample Program Guide due to a variety of factors such as, but not limited to, start year, education goals, transfer credit, and course availability.
To ensure proper program completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with their academic advisor to ensure requirements are being met.
This option is recommended for students interested in pursing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and/or students interested in graduate degree programs.
Freshman | |||
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ANSC 102* | 1 | ANSC 114 | 3 |
ANSC 218 | 3 | BIOL 151 & 151L | 4 |
BIOL 150 & 150L | 4 | CHEM 122 & 122L | 4 |
CHEM 121 & 121L | 4 | ENGL 110 | 3 |
MATH 103 or 105** | 3 | Gen Ed Wellness | 2 |
15 | 16 | ||
Sophomore | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ANSC 240 | 3 | BIOC 260 | 4 |
ENGL 120 | 3 | COMM 110 | 3 |
CHEM 341 & 341L*** | 4 | ECON 201 | 3 |
MICR 350 & 350L | 5 | PLSC 315 | 3 |
STAT 330 | 3 | ||
15 | 16 | ||
Junior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ANSC 300 | 3 | ANSC 324 | 3 |
ANSC 323 | 3 | ANSC 463 & 463L | 4 |
ANSC 357 | 3 | Biomedical Science Elective (e.g., CHEM 342)**** | 3 |
Gen Ed Humanities & Fine Arts and Cultural Diversity | 3 | Elective (e.g. PHYS 212)**** | 3 |
PHYS 211 & 211L**** | 4 | Gen Ed Upper Division Writing | 3 |
16 | 16 | ||
Senior | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ANSC 379, 393, or 396***** | 2 | ANSC 478 | 3 |
ANSC 444 | 3 | ANSC 480, 484, or 486****** | 3 |
Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | Gen Ed Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 |
Electives**** | 6 | Elective**** | 3 |
14 | 12 | ||
Total Credits: 120 |
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ANSC 101 or VETS 101 are also accepted, but ANSC 102 is preferred for this option.
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MATH 105, 107, or 146 are required to satisfy PHYS 211 pre-requisites and are accepted in place of MATH 103. The series suggests only MATH 105 is necessary to meet PHYS 211 pre-requisites, but MATH 107 and 146 are also accepted if transferred in or student is placed as eligible to take those courses. A student that does not place into MATH 105 or transfer in MATH 103 must start with MATH 103 to meet pre-requisite requirements of MATH 105.
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CHEM 341L is not required for this option's degree plan, but is recommended as part of the CHEM 341 and 341L sequence to meet veterinary medicine school admission requirements. Students should review specific school requirements to determine if CHEM 341L and subsequent organic chemistry courses such as CHEM 342 and CHEM 342L are necessary.
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PHYS 120 and PHYS 120L are also accepted, but do not satisfy veterinary medicine school admission requirements. PHYS 211 and PHYS 211L are therefore recommended for students pursing admission to veterinary medicine schools, which impacts MATH requirements noted earlier. Additional courses may be needed to satisfy veterinary medicine schools, but are school specific. Students should review specific school admission requirements and use electives to meet those admission requirements if not required on this option's degree plan.
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ANSC 396 (Internship Experience) is recommended, but students can also take ANSC 379 (Global Seminar) or ANSC 393 (Undergraduate Research) experiences.
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One industry and production course is required for this option. Fall course options include ANSC 482 and 488, whereas spring course options include ANSC 480, 484, and 486.