Animal Science - Production Management Option - Dairy Science Emphasis, B.S.

The Department of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education

Degree Requirements

Major Requirements (66 units)

Animal Science Core (39 units)

ASCI 1 - Introduction to Animal Science Units: 3
ASCI 35 - Feeds and Feeding Units: 3
ASCI 71 - Meat Science Units: 3
ASCI 101 - Environmental Management of Farm Animals Units: 3
ASCI 125 - Animal Genetics Units: 3
ASCI 135 - Animal Nutrition Units: 3
ASCI 145 - Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals Units: 4
ASCI 155 - Animal Reproduction Units: 3
ASCI 165 - Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals Units: 3
ASCI 186 - Animal Science Seminar Units: 1
BIOL 20 - Introductory Microbiology Units: 4

Select 6 Units From the Following:

(see advising note 1)

ASCI 12 - Pet and Companion Animal Management Units: 3
ASCI 21 - Beef Cattle Production Units: 3
ASCI 31 - Swine Production Units: 3
ASCI 41 - Sheep Production Units: 3
ASCI 51 - Horse Production Units: 3
ASCI 61 - Dairy Cattle Production Units: 3
ASCI 91 - Poultry Production Units: 3

Additional Requirements (13 units)

Each of the animal science options requires courses in the major that also satisfy General Education requirements. These courses amount to 12 units of the 48 unit General Education requirement.

CHEM 3A - Introductory General Chemistry Units: 4 (Area B1)
BIOL 10 - Life Science Units: 3 (Area B2)
OR
BIOL 12 - Animal Biology Units: 3 (Area B2)
AGBS 1 - Introductory Agricultural Economics Units: 3 (Area D2)
OR
ECON 40 - Principles of Microeconomics Units: 3 (Area D2)
ASCI 67 - Animals and Society Units: 3 recommended (Area E1)

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
General Education Requirements (48 units)
Multicultural and International (MI) - Animal Science majors are exempt from the MI requirement.
Upper-division Writing
Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Total Minimum Requirements: 120 Units*

*General Education, MI, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

Advising Notes

Within the Animal Science Core, Equine Specialization majors are required to take ASCI 51 , Dairy Specialization majors are required to take ASCI 61 , and Meat Technology Specialization majors are required to take ASCI 91 .
Mandatory advising is required of all students in the degree program. See the administrative support coordinator for the name of your assigned advisor.
New students should request an option advising check sheet from the department office.
All students should make an appointment with their assigned faculty advisor prior to registration each semester.
CR/NC grading is not permitted for courses included in the major unless the courses have been designated CR/NC grading only.
Total number of units will exceed 120 if a student chooses to meet all of the Veterinary Medicine entrance requirements. Preveterinary and veterinary preparation students should consult their faculty advisor regarding entrance requirements and admissions procedures to veterinary school. Additional courses such as PHYS 2B , calculus, and statistics may be required.