Animal Science Minor
https://colsa.unh.edu/agriculture-nutrition-food-systems/program/minor/animal-science
The study of animal science will provide you with an introduction to the biology and management of animal species. In this minor, you’ll choose from a wide array of electives, with the potential to delve into topics such as animal genetics, diseases, and ethics, and gain hands-on equine, poultry and dairy experience. Your studies will prepare you for careers in various animal industries or further studies in veterinary medicine or graduate school.
- Academic policies related to Minors.
- A minor in Animal Science consists of a minimum of 20 credits of Animal Science (ANSC) courses.
- No more than 7 credits may be taken in the Thompson School of Applied Science (AAS) and at the 400- level.
- Students must receive a minimum grade of C- in any course used for the minor. Students failing to do this will need to retake the course in order to receive credit.
- No courses taken on a pass (credit)/fail basis may count toward the minor.
- Students who transfer from other institutions may petition the animal science program faculty for course approval.
- No more than eight credits used to satisfy major requirements may be used for the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Introductory Courses | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Dairy Herd Management | ||
| Animals and Society | ||
| Introduction to Animal Science | ||
| Introduction to Equine Science | ||
| Experiential Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of one course from the following: | 2-12 | |
| Explorations in Veterinary Medicine | ||
| Equine Conformation, Movement, and Performance | ||
| Equine Stable Management | ||
| Introduction to Livestock Management | ||
| Poultry Production and Health Management | ||
| Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM) 1 | ||
| Advanced Dairy Management II 1 | ||
| Investigations | ||
| Additional Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of one course from the following: | 2-12 | |
| Animal Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Animal Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Technical Writing in Animal Sciences | ||
| Animal Rights and Societal Issues | ||
| Principles of Animal Nutrition | ||
| Genetics of Animals | ||
| Animal Diseases | ||
| Animal Health Applications | ||
| Exotic Companion Species Health and Management | ||
| Livestock and Wildlife in Namibia: Challenges, Opportunities and Geography | ||
| Physiology of Reproduction | ||
| Dairy Nutrition | ||
| Physiology of Lactation | ||
| Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination | ||
| Collaborative Farm Design and Development | ||
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Note that previous dairy course work is highly recommended for success in these upper level courses