Animal Science (AAS)
Ratcliffe Hicks Common Curriculum Requirements
Common Curriculum requirements for Ratcliffe Hicks students differ from University Common Curriculum requirements for baccalaureate students.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First-Year Seminar | ||
| SAAG 250 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| Writing | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Academic Writing | ||
| Seminar and Studio in Writing and Multimodal Composition | ||
| Seminar in Academic Writing | ||
| Seminar in Writing through Literature | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1011Q | Introductory College Algebra and Mathematical Modeling (or higher - based on SAT scores) | 3 |
| Topics of Inquiry | ||
| At least nine credits of Topic of Inquiry coursework 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
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The courses must be from three different Topics of Inquiry (TOI) selected from TOI 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, at least three of which must be from TOI 5. The courses must also represent at least three different subject areas as designated by subject code (e.g., ANTH).
Major Requirements
Animal Science Core
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1102 | Foundations of Biology | 4 |
| SAAS 101 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| SAAS 111 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| SAAS 112 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| SAAS 113 | Principles of Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 3 |
| SAAS 121 | Animal Breeding and Genetics | 3 |
| SAPB 301 | Health and Disease Management of Animals | 3 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Internship and Independent Study Courses
Students may apply no more than six credits of these courses toward the minimum graduation requirement of 60 earned credits.
Plan of Study
Students should work closely with their advisors to select appropriate courses. Each student should prepare a tentative plan of study with an academic advisor as early as possible, outlining all courses.
A final plan of study, approved by the major advisor and the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture Director, must be filed with the Director of the School and the Degree Auditor no later than the end of the semester prior to the semester of expected graduation.