Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Animal Science Major, BS in Animal Science - Veterinary Science 3+1 Concentration

Veterinary Science – Stage I is a two-year plan for students seeking to progress to the Veterinary Science-Stage II or Veterinary Science 3+1 concentrations. Students must apply for entry into the Pre-Veterinary Medicine-Stage II or PVM 3+1 concentration after completion of 60 total credit hours with a minimum of 15 credit hours taken at UTK. Students must have a minimum cumulative UTK GPA of 3.0. Courses listed below must be completed with a minimum grade of C (or an S for AP courses):

BIOL 101 *-BIOL 102 *-BIOL 160 * or BIOL 150 *-BIOL 159 *-BIOL 160 *; CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 *-CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 *; MATH 125 * or MATH 132 * or MATH 141 * or MATH 151 *; ANSC 220 .

If a student does not meet the above criteria after completion of 60 total credit hours with a minimum of 15 credit hours taken at UTK, the student cannot progress into STAGE II or 3+1 and must meet with their advisor to discuss changing concentrations or majors. A student may only apply once to progress to STAGE II or 3+1. If a Pre-Veterinary Medicine Stage I student receives a C– in ANSC 220 , the student cannot progress into STAGE II or 3+1 and must meet with their advisor to discuss changing concentrations or majors. If a student in any concentration receives less than a C– in ANSC 220 , they cannot progress in the major. Students must complete ANSC 100 , ANSC 120 (or ANSC 150 * if taken prior to Fall 2024), and ANSC 220 with minimum grades of C, C, and C– respectively to remain in the Animal Science Major.

To remain in the Animal Science Pre-veterinary medicine 3+1 concentration, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Campus

Knoxville

uTrack Requirements

Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Term 1 (Pre-Veterinary Medicine Stage I)

^1,3Quantitative Reasoning Electives 3-4 Credit Hours *

ANSC 100 - Orientation to Animal Science 2 Credit Hours
ANSC 150 - Global Animal Agriculture Systems and Society 3 Credit Hours *
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours *
CHEM 123 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours *
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hours * (or equivalent)
Select one course:
BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology: Cells, Genetics, and Physiology 4 Credit Hours *
BIOL 150 - Organismal and Ecological Biology 3 Credit Hours *

Credit Hours 18-19

Term 1 Milestone Notes

3.0 cumulative GPA

3.0 GPA in ANSC required courses:
BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology: Cells, Genetics, and Physiology 4 Credit Hours * and
BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity and Ecology 4 Credit Hours * and
BIOL 160 - Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours *
or
BIOL 150 - Organismal and Ecological Biology 3 Credit Hours * and
BIOL 159 - Skills of Biological Investigation 2 Credit Hours * and
BIOL 160 - Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours *
and
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours * and
CHEM 123 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours *
or
CHEM 128 - Honors: General Chemistry I 4 Credit Hours *

Term 2 (Pre-Veterinary Medicine Stage I)

^1,3 Quantitative Reasoning Elective 3-4 Credit Hours *

ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit Hours *
Select one course:
BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity and Ecology 4 Credit Hours *
BIOL 159 - Skills of Biological Investigation 2 Credit Hours *
Select one course:
BIOL 160 - Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours *
BIOL 168 - Honors: Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours *
Choose separate lecture and lab or honors lecture/lab combined:
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours * and
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours *
or
CHEM 138 - Honors: General Chemistry II 4 Credit Hours *

Credit Hours 15-18

Term 2 Milestone Notes

One Volunteer Core Elective*

Term 3 (Pre-Veterinary Medicine Stage I)

² Biological Science Directed Electives 4 Credit Hours
³Volunteer Core Elective 3 Credit Hours *

ANSC 250 - Introduction to Animal Handling and Management 4 Credit Hours
CHEM 260 - Foundations of Organic Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 269 - Foundations of Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 221 - Elements of Physics I 4 Credit Hours *

Credit Hours 19

Term 3 Milestone Notes

One course from:
ANSC 120 - Modern Animal Agriculture in the U.S. 3 Credit Hours
or
ANSC 150 - Global Animal Agriculture Systems and Society 3 Credit Hours *
(if taken prior to Fall 2024)
ANSC 250 - Introduction to Animal Handling and Management 4 Credit Hours
Natural Sciences Elective 3-4 Credit Hours *
Quantitative Reasoning Elective 3-4 Credit Hours *

Term 4 (Pre-Veterinary Medicine Stage I)

ANSC 220 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 360 - In-depth Organic Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 359 - In-depth Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 222 - Elements of Physics II 4 Credit Hours *
Select one course:
ALEC 240 - Effective Oral Communication 3 Credit Hours *
ANSC 360 - Equine and Food Animal Evaluation 3 Credit Hours *
CMST 210 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours *
CMST 217 - Honors: Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours *
CMST 240 - Business and Professional Communication 3 Credit Hours *
CMST 247 - Honors: Business and Professional Communication 3 Credit Hours *
PHIL 244 - Professional Responsibility 3 Credit Hours *

Credit Hours 14

Term 4 Milestone Notes

Two additional Volunteer Core Electives *

Term 5 (Pre-Veterinary Medicine 3+1)

³ Volunteer Core Elective 3 Credit Hours *
³ Volunteer Core Elective 3 Credit Hours *

ANSC 330 - Comparative Animal Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
ANSC 380 - Animal Health Management 3 Credit Hours
ANSC 395 - Careers in Animal Agriculture 1 Credit Hours
Select one course:
AREC 201 - Economics of the Global Food and Fiber System 4 Credit Hours *
ECON 201 - Introductory Economics: A Survey Course 4 Credit Hours *
ECON 207 - Honors: Introductory Economics 4 Credit Hours *

Credit Hours 17

Term 5 Milestone Notes

One course from:
ANSC 150 - Global Animal Agriculture Systems and Society 3 Credit Hours *
ANSC 250 - Introduction to Animal Handling and Management 4 Credit Hours
One course from:
BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology: Cells, Genetics, and Physiology 4 Credit Hours *
BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity and Ecology 4 Credit Hours *
BIOL 150 - Organismal and Ecological Biology 3 Credit Hours *
BIOL 160 - Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours *
Complete with a grade of C or better:
ANSC 220 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours *
CHEM 123 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours *
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours *
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours *
MATH 125 - Basic Calculus 3 Credit Hours *
Complete one series of courses with a grade of C or better:
BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology: Cells, Genetics, and Physiology 4 Credit Hours * and
BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity and Ecology 4 Credit Hours *
or
BIOL 150 - Organismal and Ecological Biology * and
BIOL 159 - Skills of Biological Investigation 2 Credit Hours * and
BIOL 160 - Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours *

Term 6 (Pre-Veterinary Medicine 3+1)

³ Volunteer Core Elective 3 Credit Hours *
³ Volunteer Core Elective 3 Credit Hours *

ANSC 320 - Reproductive Physiology and Lactation 3 Credit Hours
ANSC 340 - Animal Breeding and Genetics 3 Credit Hours
Select one course:
ANSC 431 - Comparative Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism 4 Credit Hours
BCMB 401 - Biochemistry I 4 Credit Hours

Credit Hours 16

Term 6 Milestone Notes

No milestones

Term 7 (Pre-Veterinary Medicine 3+1)

This curriculum meets the requirements for entrance to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. After the first successful year in the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, obtaining a minimum of 120 hours of college credit, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a major in Animal Science. Should the student not gain admittance into the UT College of Veterinary Medicine after the junior year, the student will complete the requirements during the senior year for a major in Animal Science with a pre-veterinary concentration.

UT College of Veterinary Medicine

Term 7 Milestone Notes

Apply to graduate

Term 8 (Pre-Veterinary Medicine 3+1)

UT College of Veterinary Medicine

Term 8 Milestone Notes

No milestones

Total Credit Hours 120

Footnotes

One Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Elective* must be MATH 125 *, MATH 132 *, MATH 141 *, MATH 147 *, or MATH 151 *; MATH 115 * or STAT 201 * is required as a prerequisite for ANSC 340 ; may be taken to satisfy QR or STEM Elective requirements.
Biological Science Directed Elective: Any BIOL, BCMB, EEB, or MICR course not already used to fulfill other requirements.
Chosen from the Volunteer Core list. One course must also be designated as Written Communication (WC) .

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirement. Nine hours of Engaged Inquiries (EI) electives from at least two different course prefixes and one Applied Oral Communication (AOC) course are required.

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