2026-2027 Course Catalog

Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/aces/animal-sciences-bs/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/

for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences

Students pursuing this major select one of three concentrations:

• Companion Animal and Equine Science Concentration
• Food Animal Production and Management Concentration
• Science, Pre-Veterinary and Medical Concentration

for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Science

Graduation Requirements\ Minimum hours required for graduation: 126 hours.

University Requirements\ Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300 and 400 level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.

The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.

General Education Requirements\ Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Composition I | | 4-6 | | Advanced Composition | | 3 | | Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | | 6 | | Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | | 6 | | fulfilled by CHEM 102, CHEM 104, and MCB 100 | | | | Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | | 6 | | fulfilled by ECON 102 or ACE 100 and one more course approved as Social & Behavioral Sciences | | | | Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | | 6-8 | | fulfilled by MATH 220, MATH 221, or MATH 234; and ACE 262, CPSC 241, ECON 202, PSYC 235, STAT 100, or SOC 280 | | | | Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | | 0-15 |

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Department Foundation | | | | ANSC 198 | Building Habits for Success in Animal Sciences | 2 | | Communication Option: | | 3 or 6 | | CMN 101 | Public Speaking | | | ALEC 115 | Let’s Talk about Food, Agriculture, and the Environment | | | CMN 111 & CMN 112 | Oral & Written Comm I and Oral & Written Comm II | | | Calculus Option - Select one of the following: | | 4 | | MATH 220 | Calculus | | | MATH 221 | Calculus I | | | MATH 234 | Calculus for Business I | | | Statistics Option - Select one of the following: | | 3 | | ACE 262 | Applied Statistical Methods and Data Analytics I | | | CPSC 241 | Intro to Applied Statistics | | | ECON 202 | Economic Statistics I | | | PSYC 235 | Intro to Statistics | | | STAT 100 | Statistics | | | SOC 280 | Intro to Social Statistics | | | CHEM 102 & CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Lab I | 4 | | CHEM 104 & CHEM 105 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Lab II | 4 | | MCB 100 & MCB 101 | Introductory Microbiology and Intro Microbiology Laboratory | 5 | | ECON 102 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 or 4 | | or ACE 100 | Introduction to Applied Microeconomics | | | Major Core | | | | ANSC 100 | Intro to Animal Sciences | 4 | | ANSC 101 | Contemporary Animal Issues | 3 | | ANSC 103 | Working With Farm Animals | 2 | | ANSC 221 | Cells, Metabolism and Genetics | 3 | | ANSC 222 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | | ANSC 223 | Animal Nutrition | 3 | | ANSC 224 | Animal Reproduction and Growth | 4 | | ANSC 298 | Animal Science Careers and Professional Development | 1 | | ANSC 398 | UG Experiential Learning (must be taken for a letter grade) | 1 | | ANSC 498 | Integrating Animal Sciences | 2 |

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Concentration Core | | | | Concentration prescribed courses. See specific requirements for the concentration listed below. | | | | Companion Animal & Equine Science | | | | Food Animal Production & Management | | | | Science, Pre-Veterinary & Medical | | |

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Total Hours | | 126 |

for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences

Sample Sequence

This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.

Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.

for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences

Upon successful completion of a degree in Animal Sciences, students will:

1. Demonstrate a mastery of the principles of animal sciences including genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and physiology
2. Understand and apply knowledge of animal husbandry, behavior, and handling techniques to effectively interact with animals in a safe and humane manner
3. Describe the breadth of animal sciences in terms of the variety of career paths, the diversity of the animal industries, the many roles of animals in society, and the contemporary issues facing animals and their environments
4. Communicate effectively, both written and orally, and interpret scientific sources and data
5. Through real-world and classroom experiences, develop competencies transferable to animal science careers

for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences

Animal Sciences

Animal Sciences website\ Animal Sciences Laboratory\ 1207 West Gregory Drive\ Urbana, IL 61801\ 217-333-3131\ ansc@illinois.edu

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences website

ACES Office of Academic Programs

128 Mumford Hall\ 1301 West Gregory Drive\ Urbana, IL 61801\ 217-333-3380\ aces-academics@illinois.edu

Advising

Advising website\ 217-333-3570\ anscadvising@illinois.edu

Admissions

ACES Undergraduate Admissions\ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Undergrad Admissions\ 217-333-3380\ visitACES@illinois.edu