Potential careers for animal sciences majors include livestock production (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, poultry and horses), livestock processing and utilization (meat, milk, performance and recreation), allied service industries (feed, health care, genetics, equipment, supplies, marketing, promotion, finance and education) and preparation for graduate or veterinary medical school.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
By choosing appropriate electives, students can earn a minor or a dual major in agribusiness management, extension education or agricultural operations management while completing the degree requirements for the equine or food animal specialization.
Animal Biology
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
This specialization is for students who wish to pursue professional or graduate programs. Students who plan to apply to the UF College of Veterinary Medicine in the equine, food animal or mixed-practice tracks are encouraged to select electives from the animal sciences programs.
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 1 of 5 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: BSC 2010/2010L, BSC 2011/2011L, CHM 2045/2045L, CHM 2046/2046L, MAC 2311
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all critical-tracking courses, including labs
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
CHM 2046 General Chemistry 2, 3 credits, and
CHM 2046L General Chemistry 2 Laboratory, 1 credit
GE-P |
4 |
ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion
GE-C |
3 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
State Core GE-S |
4 |
| Total |
17 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (WR) or
ENC 2210 Technical Writing |
3 |
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1, 3 credits, and
BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1, 1 credit
GE-B |
4 |
| Electives |
9 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
BSC 2011 Integrated Principles of Biology 2, 3 credits, and
BSC 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2, 1 credit
GE-B |
4 |
MAC 2311 Calculus 1
State Core GE-M |
4 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S; N |
3 |
| Electives |
4 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science |
4 |
| ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition |
4 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology of Domestic Animals |
4 |
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2, 3 credits, and
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory, 2 credits
|
5 |
| Approved elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| ANS 3043 Growth and Development of Farm Animals |
3 |
BCH 3025 Fundamentals of Biochemistry or
BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
4 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1
GE-M |
3 |
| Approved elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
MCB 3020 Basic Biology of Microorganisms, 3 credits, and
MCB 3020L Laboratory for Basic Biology of Microorganisms, 1 credit |
4 |
| Approved elective |
2 |
| Electives |
8 |
| Total |
14 |
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Approved Electives
Students must take a minimum of 8 credits of ANS courses in addition to the ANS courses identified above; 4 credits each of lecture and laboratory courses from the lists below:
- Lecture (4 credits minimum): ANS 2002, ANS 3251, ANS 3384, ANS 3404C, ANS 3405, ANS 3934, ANS 4615
- Laboratory (4 credits minimum): ANS 3206, ANS 3217C, ANS 3239L, ANS 3250L, ANS 3613L, ANS 3634C, ANS 4231, ANS 4604C, ANS 4635C
Free Electives
Consider these pre-vet requirements
| Courses |
Credits |
|---|
AGR 3303 Genetics (3) or
ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals (3) or
PCB 3063 Genetics (4) (GE-B) |
3-4 |
| PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Physics 1 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) |
5 |
| PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Physics 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) |
5 |
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Equine
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Career preparation can be strengthened through electives.
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 2 of 6 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: BSC 2010/2010L, BSC 2011/2011L, CHM 2045/2045L, MAC 1147, STA 2023, and AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all critical-tracking course, including labs
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1, 3 credits, and
BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1, 1 credit
State Core GE-B/P |
4 |
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry
State Core GE-M |
4 |
ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing
State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
Humanities
State Core GE-H; D |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
BSC 2011 Integrated Principles of Biology 2, 3 credits, and
BSC 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2, 1 credit
GE-B |
4 |
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
State Core GE-S |
4 |
ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion
GE-C |
3 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (WR) or
ENC 2210 Technical Writing |
3 |
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1, 3 credits, and
CHM 2045L General Chemistry 1 Laboratory, 1 credit
GE-B/P |
4 |
| Electives |
8 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
MCB 2000 Microbiology, 3 credits, and
MCB 2000L Microbiology Laboratory, 1 credit
GE-B |
4 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics
GE-M |
3 |
| Electives |
5 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management |
3 |
| ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science |
4 |
| ANS 3217C Equine Health Management |
2 |
| ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition |
4 |
| ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry |
2 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| AGR 4231C Forage Science and Range Management |
4 |
| ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals |
4 |
| ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals |
3 |
| Approved food and resource economics course |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
| ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science |
3-8 |
| Total |
3-8 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| ANS 3079L Relationship of Form to Function in Horses |
2 |
| ANS 4234 Horse Enterprise Management |
2 |
| ANS 4931 Senior Seminar |
1 |
| Approved equine practicum elective |
1 |
| Electives |
7 |
| Total |
13 |
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Approved Equine Practicum Electives
Choose a minimum of two courses totaling at least three credits: ANS 3239L, ANS 4212L, ANS 4218L, ANS 4231, ANS 4241L, ANS 4605
Approved Food and Resource Economics Courses
Choose two: AEB 3122, AEB 3300, AEB 3341, AEB 3450, AEB 4085, AEB 4123, AEB 4124, AEB 4126, AEB 4136, AEB 4138, AEB 4242, AEB 4342, AEB 4343, AEB 4424.
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Food Animal
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Through proper selection of electives, students may emphasize beef, dairy or meat science. Career preparation can be strengthened through electives.
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 2 of 6 critical-tracking courses, excluding labs: BSC 2010/2010L, BSC 2011/2011L, CHM 2045/2045L, MAC 1147, STA 2023, and AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses, excluding labs
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course, excluding labs
- 2.0 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete all critical-tracking course, including labs
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1, 3 credits, and
BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1, 1 credit
State Core GE-B/P |
4 |
ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing
State Core GE-C; WR |
3 |
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry
State Core GE-M |
4 |
Humanities
State Core GE-H; D |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
BSC 2011 Integrated Principles of Biology 2, 3 credits, and
BSC 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2, 1 credit
GE-B |
4 |
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
State Core GE-S |
4 |
ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion
GE-C |
3 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
| Total |
17 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
AEC 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (WR) or
ENC 2210 Technical Writing |
3 |
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1, 3 credits, and
CHM 2045L General Chemistry 1 Laboratory, 1 credit
GE-P |
4 |
| Electives |
8 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
MCB 2000 Microbiology, 3 credits, and
MCB 2000L Microbiology Laboratory, 1 credit
GE-B |
4 |
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1
GE-M |
3 |
| Electives |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management |
3 |
| ANS 3006C Introduction to Animal Science |
4 |
| ANS 3440 Principles of Animal Nutrition |
4 |
| ANS 3634C Meats |
3 |
| ANS 3934 Careers in the Livestock Industry |
2 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| AGR 4231C Forage Science and Range Management |
4 |
| ANS 3319C Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology in Domestic Animals |
4 |
| ANS 3383L Application of Genetic Evaluation to the Livestock Industry |
1 |
| ANS 3384 Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals |
3 |
| ANS 3404C Food Animal Nutrition and Feeding |
3 |
| ANS 3613L Livestock and Meat Evaluation |
2 |
| Total |
17 |
| Summer |
Credits |
|---|
| ANS 4941 Full-Time Practical Work Experience in Animal Science |
3-8 |
| Total |
3-8 |
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Approved Electives
Choose 12 credits: ANS 3246L, ANS 3250L, ANS 3251, ANS 4243C, ANS 4245C, ANS 4604C, ANS 4605, ANS 4615, ANS 4635C, ANS 4905, ANS 5312C, FOS 4204, FOS 4222, FOS 4222L, FOS 4722C
Approved Food and Resource Economics Courses
Choose two: AEB 3122, AEB 3300, AEB 3315, AEB 3341, AEB 3450, AEB 4085, AEB 4123, AEB 4124, AEB 4126, AEB 4136, AEB 4138, AEB 4242, AEB 4309, AEB 4342, AEB 4343, AEB 4424
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Related Animal Sciences Programs
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