Animal Science (Minor)
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The Department of Animal Science offers an undergraduate minor in Animal Science to all interested baccalaureate students. This minor is appropriate for (but not limited to) students majoring in Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Food Science, Nutrition Science, Poultry Science, and Zoology. Students completing a minor in Animal Science will become familiar with animal production and with its related industries.
Admissions
Students who plan to minor in Animal Science should contact Dr. Melissa Merrill for consultation and approval. Dr. Merrill can be reached at: 919.515.3028, Melissa_Merrill@ncsu.edu or in 342 Riddick Hall.
Certification
Certification must be submitted no later than the registration period for the student’s final semester at NC State. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program.
Contact Person
Dr. Melissa Merrill
342 Riddick Hall
919.515.3028
Melissa_Merrill@ncsu.edu
SIS Code: 11ANM
Plan Requirements
- Minimum of 15 credit hours is required.
- A grade of ‘C-‘ or higher in each course.
- The program is flexible in order for students to be able to emphasize the discipline or species of their interest.
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | ||
| Introduction to Animal Science | |||
| Animal Nutrition | |||
or ANS 225 | Principles of Animal Nutrition | ||
| Elective Courses | 9 | ||
| Introduction to Companion Animal Science 1 | |||
or ANS 110 | Introduction to Equine Science | ||
| Physiology of Domestic Animals | |||
| Agricultural Biotechnology: Issues and Implications | |||
| Agricultural Genetics | |||
| Reproductive Physiology | |||
or ANS 240 | Livestock Merchandising | ||
| Swine Health and Biosecurity 2 | |||
| Swine Breeding and Gestation Management 2 | |||
| Farrowing Management 2 | |||
| Swine Nursery and Finishing Management 2 | |||
| Swine Environment Management 2 | |||
| Swine Manure and Nutrient Management 2 | |||
| Employee Management for the Swine Industry 2 | |||
| Pork Export Markets from a Swine Production Perspective 2 | |||
| Professional Development of PreVeterinary Track Students | |||
| Principles of Equine Evaluation | |||
| Dairy Cattle Evaluation | |||
| Livestock Evaluation | |||
| Muscle Foods and Eggs | |||
| Milk and Dairy Products | |||
| Laboratory Animal Science | |||
| Companion Animal Management | |||
| Beef Cattle Management | |||
| Swine Management | |||
| Dairy Cattle Management | |||
| Small Ruminant Management | |||
| Equine Breeding Farm Management | |||
| Management of Growing and Performance Horses | |||
| Comparative Nutrition | |||
| Feed Manufacturing Technology | |||
| Animal Genetic Improvement | |||
| Comparative Reproductive Physiology and Biotechnology | |||
| Physiology and Genetics of Growth and Development | |||
| Total Hours | 15 | ||
| 1 | Credit is allowed for either ANS 105 Introduction to Companion Animal Science or ANS 110 Introduction to Equine Science, but not both. |
| 2 | AgIdea course, offered online with additional tuition. |