Science Major, B.S. 1

DAIRY SCIENCE MAJOR, B.S.

Students have the option of choosing an emphasis within their major (see below) or a minor. Dairy Science majors may not choose a minor in Science.

General Requirements Core Curriculum (http://catalog.uwplatt.edu/undergraduate/degree-requirements/bachelor-of-science-degree-core-curriculum) 27-40 Specific Core Curriculum Requirements CHEMSTRY 1050 Survey of General Chemistry 5 or CHEMSTRY 1140 General Chemistry I BIOLOGY 1150 General Biology 5 or BIOLOGY 1650 The Unity of Life MATH 1830 Elementary Statistics 3 School of Agriculture Core Courses ANSCI 2990 Pre-Capstone Seminar in Animal Science 1 Capstone Experience 3 ANSCI 4990 Capstone Symposium in Animal Science 1 Two Foundation Courses 1 6 Animal Science Core Courses ANSCI 2010 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic 4 ANSCI 3000 Animal Nutrition 3 ANSCI 3600 Feeds and Feeding 2 ANSCI 3030 Genetics of Improvement 3 ANSCI 3110 Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals 4 Dairy Science Major Courses ANSCI 2040 Calf and Heifer Production Systems 3 ANSCI 2050 Dairy Evaluation 3 ANSCI 3200 Dairy Records Analysis 1 ANSCI 3010 Dairy Product Analysis and Processing 3 ANSCI 3130 Animal and Food Microbiology 4 ANSCI 4070 Dairy Cattle Management 4 ANSCI 4030 Beef Management 4 or ANSCI 4170 Small Ruminant Animal Management ANSCI 4150 Biology of Lactation 3 Total Credits 92-105

1 Introduction to Animal Science and one other agriculture foundation course are required for the School of Agriculture core. EMPHASIS Required Credits: 36 Major, 15 Emphasis, 9 Electives* ACCTING 2010 Financial Accounting 3 AGBUS 2430 Agricultural Marketing 3 AGBUS 3410 Agricultural Consulting and Sales 3 AGBUS 3460 Farm Business Management 3 AGBUS 3500 Agricultural Prices and Risk Management 3 Nine additional credits of electives* 9 Total Credits 24 PUBLIC RELATIONS EMPHASIS Required Credits: 36 Major, 15 Emphasis, 9 Electives* MEDIA 1630 Introduction to Mass Media 3 MEDIA 2030 Basic Newswriting and Reporting 3 2 Dairy Science Major, B.S.

MEDIA 1360 Public Relations Principles 3 Choice of two additional courses in Marketing/Journalism 6 Nine additional credits of electives* 9 Total Credits 24 PRODUCTION EMPHASIS Required Credits: 36 Major, 15 Emphasis, 9 Electives* AGET 1750 Equipment, Structure and Power Systems 3 SCSCI 1260 Crop Science 3 SCSCI 3340 Nutrient Management in Agriculture 3 or SCSCI 4320 Forage Crops One course 2000-level or above from two of the following areas: SCSCI, AGET or AGET 6-7 8-9 additional credits of electives* to reach 24 credits overall in the emphasis 8-9 Total Credits 24 SCIENCE EMPHASIS Required Credits: 36 Major, 19-21 Emphasis, 3-5 Electives* BIOLOGY 1750 The Diversity of Life 5 CHEMSTRY 1240 General Chemistry 4 CHEMSTRY 3540 Organic Chemistry Lecture 4 CHEMSTRY 4630 General Biochemistry 3 One additional 3000/4000-level course in BIOLOGY, CHEMSTRY, or ANSCI 3-5 3-5 additional credits of electives* to reach 24 credits overall in the emphasis 3-5 Total Credits 24 PRE-VET EMPHASIS Required Credits: 36 Major, 21 Emphasis, 3 Electives* CHEMSTRY 1240 General Chemistry 4 CHEMSTRY 3540 Organic Chemistry Lecture 4 CHEMSTRY 4630 General Biochemistry 3 PHYSICS 1350 Introductory Physics I 5 PHYSICS 1450 Introductory Physics II 5 3 additional credits of electives* 3 Total Credits 24 COMPREHENSIVE EMPHASIS Required Credits: 36 Major, 24 Approved Credits 24 24-credit program of study approved by advisor Total Credits 24 *ANIMAL SCIENCE OR DAIRY SCIENCE ELECTIVES ANSCI 1200 Livestock Production Techniques ANSCI 2000 Meat and Animal Evaluation ANSCI 2600 Companion Animal Care and Management ANSCI 3040 Principles of Meat Science ANSCI 3070 Biotechnology in Animal Science ANSCI 3120 Topics in Animal Health ANSCI 4030 Beef Management ANSCI 4040 Swine Management ANSCI 4080 Ruminant Nutrition ANSCI 4090 Monogastric Nutrition Dairy Science Major, B.S. 3

ANSCI 4160 Advanced Nutrition Consulting ANSCI 4170 Small Ruminant Animal Management ANSCI 4960 Special Topics in Animal Science ANSCI 4970 Animal Sciences Internship