Suggested Sequence of Courses

Animal Science majors must complete courses necessary for a concentration in Animal Management or Biotechnology or Equine Science. Skills will include genetics techniques that allow farmers to make decisions about breeding to increase production or prevent diseases. Health skills will include: understanding the principles of vaccination, administration of pharmaceuticals to treat infections by bacteria and parasites, testing for infection, principles related to reproduction such as semen analysis and storage and in vitro fertilization and cloning, nutritional analysis of feed from various sources and diet construction for various breeds. Students also have the opportunity to work in the laboratories of nationally and internationally recognized scientists who study problems related to agricultural animal health and reproduction.

Animal Science Major -
Animal Management Concentration

Animal Management Concentration Checklist

Suggested sequence of classes:

Freshmen Year - Fall    

     ANIMLSCI 101 - Intro to Animal Science with lab, 4 credits
     BIOLOGY 151 - Intro Biology I, 4 credits
     MATH 104 - Pre-Calculus, 3 credits
     General Education Class DU or DG, 4 credits
     FFYS Freshmen Seminar 1 credit OR
             Residential Academic Program (RAP), 1 credit
       Credits 16

Freshmen Year - Spring

    ANIMLSCI 103 - Intro  Animal Management with lab, 4 credits
    BIOLOGY 152/153 - Intro Biology II and Lab, 5 credits
    CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I, 4 credits
    ENGLWRIT 112 - College Writing, 3 credits
    MATH 127 - Calculus (Prereq for Vet School), 3 credits
      Credits 16/19

Sophomore Year - Fall

     ANIMLSCI 220 - Anatomy & Physiology with lab, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 260 - Animal Welfare with discussion, 4 credits
     CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II, 4 credits
     STATISTC 111, OR STATISTC 240, OR
            RESECON 212, - Statistics OR
            General Education Class, 4 credits
       Credits 16

Sophomore Year - Spring

     ANIMLSCI 285 - Cellular & Molecular Biology, 3 credits
     CHEM 250, 3 or CHEM 261, 3 credits - Organic Chemistry
     General Education Class, 4 credits
     STATISTC 111, OR STATISTC 240, OR
              RESECON 212, - Statistics OR
              General Education Class, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 392A - Careers Seminar, 1 credit
        Credits 14/15

Junior Year - Fall

     ANIMLSCI 311 - Genetics, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 333 - Equine, Cattle & Companion Animal Nutrition
             3 credits, OR ANIMLSCI 332 - Animal Nutrition with lab,
             4 credits (spring sem)
     MICROBIOLOGY 310 - General Microbiology, 3 credits
     BIOCHEM 320 - Biochemistry, 3 credits
     Additional Requirements - see below, varies
        Credits - Varies

 Junior Year - Spring

     ANIMLSCI 320 - Animal Business Management, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 572 - Molecular Immunology, 3 credits OR
              ANIMLSCI 472, 3 credits - Infection & Immunity, (fall semester)
     NATSCI 387 - CNS Junior Writing, 3 credits OR Elective, 3/4 credits
     Additional Requirements - see below
        Credits - Varies

Senior Year - Fall 

     ANIMLSCI 472 - Infection & Immunity, 3 credits OR
             ANIMLSCI 572 – Molecular Immunology, 3 credits (spring)
     ANIMLSCI 494EI - IE: One Health, 3 credits OR
             ANIMLSCI 494GI - IE:  Good Intentions, 3 credits (spring)
     NATSCI 387 - CNS Junior Writing, 3 credits or Elective, 3/4 credits
     Additional Requirements - see below, varies
        Credits - Varies

Senior Year - Spring

    ANIMLSCI 494GI - IE:  Good Intentions, 3 credits OR
              ANIMLSCI 494EI - IE: One Health, 3 credits (fall semester)
    ANIMLSCI 421 - Wildlife Reproduction, 3 credits OR
              ANIMLSCI 521 - Physiology of Reproduction with lab, 4 credits
    Additional Requirements - see below, varies
       Credits - Varies

Animal Management Concentration - Additional Requirements

I. Complete One Lab Course from the list below:

     ANIMLSCI 365 - Fundamentals in Veterinary and
               Biomedical Laboratory Techniques - fall, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 366 - Veterinary Microbiology Lab - fall & spring, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 386 - Veterinary Oncology - fall, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 487 - Fundamental Vertebrate Embryology - spring, 3 cr
     BIOCHEM 321 - Elementary Biochemistry Lab - fall, 2 credits

II. Complete 8 credits from the list below:    

     ANIMLSCI 231 - Dorset Sheep Management I  - fall, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 251 - Dorset Sheep Management II - spring, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 232 - Belted Galloway Management I - fall, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 252 - Belted Galloway Management II - spring, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 233 - Boer Goat Management I - fall, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 253 - Boer Goat Management II - spring, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 234 - Poultry Management I - fall, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 254 - Poultry Management II  - spring, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 236 - Equine Management I - fall, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 256 - Equine Management II - spring, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 455 - Research Animal Management I - fall, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 456 - Research Animal Management  II - spring, 4 credits

III. Complete 3 credits from the list below:

     ANIMLSCI 291C -  Biotech Research – Cellular and Molecular I, 1 credit
     ANIMLSCI 291M - Biotech Research – Animal Models, 1 credit
     ANIMLSCI 296T - Intro to Teaching in Animal Science, 1/2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 235 - Shelter Animal Medicine - fall, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 239 -  Bay State Livestock Classic - spring, 1 credit
     ANIMLSCI 240 -  Bay State Livestock Classic Management & Coaching -
                  spring, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 242 - Artificial Insemination Certification - spring, 1 credit
     ANIMLSCI 301 - Equine Behavior and Learning Theory - fall, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 305 - Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care -
                spring, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 315 - Clinical Animal Behavior, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 325 - Sea Turtle Preservation in Costa Rica - spring, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 335 - Conservation and Veterinary Medicine in Belize 
                3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 345 - Exotic Animal Medicine- spring, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 362 - Veterinary Medical Terminology - 1 credit
     ANIMLSCI 373 - Equine Diseases & Health Management - fall, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 382 - Small Animal Nursing spring, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 391C - Biotech Research – Cellular and Molecular II,
                2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 391M - Biotech Research – AnimaI Models II, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 396T - Intermediate Teaching in Animal Science, 1/2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 398D - Service Dog Training, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 398S - Equine Enterprise - fall, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 401 - Management of the Equine Athlete - fall, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 404 - Winter Traveling Dairy - winter break & spring, 1 credit
     ANIMLSCI 432 - Advanced Nutrition - fall, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 445A - Equine Reproduction Lab  - spring,1 credit
     ANIMLSCI 454 - Dairy Herd Management  - spring, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 491C - Biotech Research – Cellular and Molecular III,
                   3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 491M - Biotech Research – AnimaI Models III, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 496T - Advanced Teaching in Animal Science 1/2 credits

Animal Science Major - Biotechnology Concentration

Biotechnology Concentration Checklist

Freshmen Year - Fall    

     ANIMLSCI 101 - Intro to Animal Science with lab, 4 credits
     BIOLOGY 151 - Intro Biology I, 4 credits
     MATH 104 - Pre-Calculus, 3 credits
     General Education Class DG or DU, 4 credits
     FFYS Freshmen Seminar 1 credit OR
             Residential Academic Program (RAP), 1 credit
       Credits 16

Freshmen Year - Spring

    ANIMLSCI 103 - Intro  Animal Management with lab, 4 credits
    BIOLOGY 152/153 Intro Biology II and Lab, 5 credits
    CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I, 4 credits
    ENGLWRIT 112 - College Writing, 3 credits
    MATH 127- Calculus (Prereq for Vet School), 3 credits
      Credits 16/19

Sophomore Year - Fall

     ANIMLSCI 220 - Anatomy & Physiology with lab, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 260 - Animal Welfare with discussion, 4 credits
     CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II, 4 credits
     STATISTC 111, OR STATISTC 240, OR
              RESECON 212, - Statistics OR 
              General Education Class, 4 credits
       Credits 16

Sophomore Year - Spring

     ANIMLSCI 285 - Cellular & Molecular Biology, 3 credits
     CHEM 250 or CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry, 3 credits
     General Education Class, 4 credits
     STATS 111, OR STATS 240,  OR
              RESECON 212,  - Statistics OR 
              General Education Class, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 392A - Careers Seminar, 1 credit
        Credits 14/15

Junior Year - Fall

     ANIMLSCI 311 - Genetics, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 333  - Equine,Cattle & Companion Animal Nutrition, 3 cr
               OR ANIMLSCI 332 - Animal Nutrition with lab, 4 cr (spring)
     ANIMLSCI 365 - Fundamentals in Veterinary and
                Biomedical Lab Techniques, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 455 - Research Animal Management I, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 391C, 391M- Biotechnology Research II, 2 credits OR
                ANIMLSCI 386 Veterinary Oncology, 2 credits
        Credits 15

Junior Year - Spring

     MICROBIOLOGY 310 - General Microbiology, 3 credits
     NATSCI 387 - CNS Junior Writing, 3 credits or Elective, 3/4 credits OR
                General Education Class, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 456 - Research Animal Management II, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 391C, 391M- Biotechnology Research II, 3 credits OR
                ANIMLSCI 487 - Fundamental Vertebrate Embryology, 3 credits
       Credits 16/17

Senior Year - Fall 

     ANIMLSCI 494EI - IE: One Health, 3 credits OR
                 ANIMLSCI 494GI - IE- Good Intentions, 3 credits (spring)
     ANIMLSCI 472 - Infection & Immunity, 3 credits OR
                 ANIMLSCI 572 - Molecular Immunology 3 credits (spring)
     ANIMLSCI 491C or 491M- Biotechnology Research III, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 366 - Veterinary Microbiology, 2 credits OR
                 ANIMLSCI 386 Veterinary Oncology, 2 credits
     BIOCHEM 320 - Biochemistry, 3 credits
       Credits 14

Senior Year - Spring

     ANIMLSCI 494GI - IE- Good Intentions, 3 credits OR
               ANIMLSCI  494EI - IE: One Health, 3 credits (fall semester)
     ANIMLSCI 572 - Molecular Immunology, 3 credits OR
               ANIMLSCI 472 - Infection & Immunity, 3 credits (fall semester)
     ANIMLSCI 421 - Wildlife Reproduction, 3 credits OR 
               ANIMLSCI 521 - Physiology of Reproduction with lab, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 487 - Fundamental Vertebrate Embryology, 3 credits OR
               ANIMLSCI 366 - Veterinary Microbiology, 2 credits
     NATSCI 387 - CNS Junior Writing 3 credits or Elective, 3/4 credits
       Credits - 14/17

Animal Science Major - Equine Science Concentration

Equine Science Checklist

Freshman Year - Fall

     ANIMLSCI 101 - Intro to Animal Science with lab, 4 credits
     BIOLOGY 151 - Intro Biology I, 4 credits
     MATH 104 - Pre-Calculus, 3 credits
     General Education Class - DG or DU, 4 credits
     FFYS Freshmen Seminar OR
           Residential Academic Program (RAP), 1 credit
       Credits 16

Freshman Year - Spring

    ANIMLSCI 103 - Intro  Animal Management with lab, 4 credits
    BIOLOGY 152/153 - Intro Biology II and Lab, 5 credits
    CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I, 4 credits
    ENGLWRIT 112 - College Writing, 3 credits
    MATH 127- Calculus (Pre-req for Vet School), 3 credits
      Credits 16/19     

Sophomore Year - Fall 

     ANIMLSCI 220 - Anatomy & Physiology with lab, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 236 * - Equine Management I, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 260 - Animal Welfare with discussion, 4 credits
     CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II, 4 credits
     STATISTC 111, OR STATISTC 240, OR RESECON 212, - Statistics OR 
            General Education Class, 4 credits
       Credits 18   

Sophomore Year - Spring 

     ANIMLSCI 256 *​​ - Equine Management II, 2 credits   
     ANIMLSCI 285 - Cellular & Molecular Biology, 3 credits
     CHEM 250 or CHEM 261, 3 credits - Organic Chemistry
     STATISTC 111, OR STATISTC 240, OR RESECON 212, - Statistics OR 
            General Education Class, 4 credits
     General Education Class, 4 credits
       Credits 16

Junior Year - Fall 

     ANIMLSCI 301 * - Equine Learning & Behavior with lab, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 311 - Genetics, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 333 * - Equine, Cattle & Companion Animal Nutrition, 3 cr
             OR ANIMLSCI 332 - Animal Nutrition with lab, 4 cr (spring)
     ANIMLSCI 373 *- Equine Diseases, 3 credits OR
             ANIMLSCI 472, 3 credits OR
             ANIMLSCI 572, 3 credits (spring semester)
     BIOCHEM 320 - Biochemistry, 3 credits
       Credits 15

Junior Year - Spring 

     ANIMLSCI 302 *- Development and Training of the Horse with lab, 3 cr
     ANIMLSCI 320 - Animal Business Management, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 392A - Careers in Animal Science, 1 credit
     MICROBIOLOGY 310 - Microbiology, 3 credits
     Elective or General Education Class, 3/4 credits
       Credits 13/14

Senior Year - Fall 

     ANIMLSCI 401 *- Management of the Equine Athlete with lab, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 494EI - IE: One Health, 3 credits OR
             ANIMLSCI 494GI - IE: Good Intentions, 3 credits
     NATSCI 387 - CNS Junior Writing or Elective, 3/4 credits
     General Education Class, 4 credits
     Elective, 3/4 credits
       Credits 16/18

Senior Year - Spring

     ANIMLSCI 402 *- Equine Rehabilitation, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 494GI-IE: Good Intentions, 3 credits OR
             ANIMLSCI 494EI - IE: One Health, 3 credits (fall semester)
     ANIMLSCI 421 - Wildlife Reproduction 3 credits OR
             ANIMLSCI 521 - Physiology of Reproduction, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 445A - Equine Reproduction Lab, 1 credit
     Elective, 3/4 credits

* Satisfies lines 1-5 in Equine Science Subplan requirement.

Equine Science Concentration - Additional Subplan Requirements

6. Take one of the following lab courses:

     ANIMLSCI 365 - Fundamental Vet & Biomedical Lab, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 366 - Veterinary Microbiology Lab, 2 credits
     ANIMLSCI 385 - Biotechnology Lab, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 445A - Equine Reproduction Lab, 1  credit
     ANIMLSCI 487 - Fundamental Vertebrate Embryology Lab, 3 credits

Pre-Veterinary Major

Pre-Veterinary Major Checklist

Freshman Year - Fall    

     ANIMLSCI 101 - Intro to Animal Science with lab, 4 credits
     BIOLOGY 151 - Intro Biology I, 4 credits
     CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I, 4 credits   
     General Education Class - DG or DU, 4 credits
     FFYS Freshmen Seminar 1 credit OR
             Residential Academic Program (RAP), 1 credit
       Credits - 17

Freshman Year - Spring

    ANIMLSCI 103 - Intro  Animal Management with lab, 4 credits
    BIOLOGY 152/153 Intro Biology II and Lab, 5 credits
    CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II, 4 credits
    ENGLWRIT 112 - College Writing, 3 credits  
      Credits - 16

Sophomore Year - Fall

     ANIMLSCI 220 - Anatomy & Physiology with lab, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 260 - Animal Welfare with discussion, 4 credits
     CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry I, 3 credits
     MATH 127- Calculus 3 credits OR
            STATISTC 111/STATISTC 240 3 credits or 
            RESECON 212- Statistics, 4 credits
       Credits 14/15

Sophomore Year - Spring

     ANIMLSCI 285 - Cellular & Molecular Biology, 3 credits
     CHEM 262 - Organic Chemistry II, CHEM 269 lab, 5 credits
     General Education Class, 4 credits
     MATH 127- Calculus 3 credits OR
           STATISTC 111/STATISTC 240 3 credits OR
           RESECON 212- Statistics 4 credits
       Credits 15/16

Junior Year - Fall

     ANIMLSCI 311 - Genetics, 3 credits
     MICROBIO 310 - General Microbiology, 3 credits
     BIOCHEM 423 or BIOCHEM 320, 3 credits
     NATSCI 387* - CNS Junior Writing 3 credits OR
            Elective or General Education Class, 3/4
     Elective OR ANIMLSCI *91C or *91M -
            Biotech Research Experience, 1/3 credits
       Credits 13/16

Junior Year - Spring

     NATSCI 387* - CNS Junior Writing 3 credits OR
             ANIMLSCI 572 - Molecular Immunology, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 332  - Animal Nutrition and Feeding with lab, 4 credits
     BIOCHEM 424 - Biochemistry II, 3 credits OR BIOCHEM 321
     Elective or General Education Class, 3/4 credits
     Elective or ANIMLSCI *91C or *91M -
            Biotech Research Experience, 1/3 credits
       Credits 14/17  

Senior Year - Fall 

     NATSCI 387* - CNS Junior Writing 3 credits OR
             ANIMLSCI 472 - Infection and Immunity, 3 credits
     PHYSICS 131 - Physics, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 494EI - IE: One Health, 3 credits OR
            ANIMLSCI 494GI - IE- Good Intentions, 3 credits (spring semester)
     ANIMLSCI 366 - Veterinary Microbiology 2 credits OR
            MICROBIO 265 - Microbiology 2 credits OR
            MICROBIO 312 - Microbiology, 3 credits
     Elective or General Education OR
            ANIMLSCI *91C or *91M -
            Biotech Research Experience, 1/3 credits
        Credits 13/17

 Senior Year - Spring

     ANIMLSCI 366 - Veterinary Microbiology OR
             MICROBIOLOGY 265 - Microbiology, 2 credits    
     ANIMLSCI 494GI - IE- Good Intentions, 3 credits OR
             ANIMLSCI 494EI - IE: One Health, 3 credits (fall semester)
     ANIMLSCI 521 - Physiology of Reproduction with lab, 4 credits
     PHYSICS 132 - Physics II, 4 credits
     NATSCI 387* - CNS Junior Writing 3 credits OR
             Elective or ANIMLSCI *91C or *91M 3 credits
       Credits - 16/17

*Note: NATSCI 387 - Writing in the Sciences must be completed at UMass in the Junior or Senior year.

Pre-Veterinary Major When Deferring Math & Chemistry

Freshman Year - Fall

     ANIMLSCI 101 - Intro to Animal Science with lab, 4 credits
     BIOLOGY 151 - Intro Biology I, 4 credits
     MATH 104 - Pre-Calculus, 3 credits
     General Education Class DU or DG, 4 credits
     FFYS Freshmen Seminar 1 credit OR
           Residential Academic Program (RAP), 1 credit
       Credits - 16

Freshman Year - Spring

    ANIMLSCI 103 - Intro  Animal Management with lab, 4 credits
    BIOLOGY 152/153 Intro Biology II and Lab, 5 credits
    CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I, 4 credits
    ENGLWRIT 112 - College Writing, 3 credits
      Credits - 16

Sophomore Year - Fall

     ANIMLSCI 220 - Anatomy & Physiology with lab, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 260 - Animal Welfare with discussion, 4 credits
     CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II, 4 credits
     MATH 127 - Calculus, 3 credits
        Credits - 15     

Sophomore Year - Spring

     ANIMLSCI 285 - Cellular & Molecular Biology, 3 credits
     STATISTC 111 3 credits OR
            STATISTC 240 3 credits OR
            RESECON 212 - Statistics, 4 credits
     CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry, 3 credits
     General Education Class, 4 credits
        Credits -13/14

Junior Year - Fall

     ANIMLSCI 311 - Genetics, 3 credits
     MICROBIO 310 - General Microbiology, 3 credits
     CHEM 262/269 - Organic Chem/Lab, 5 credits
     NATSCI 387* - Jr. Year Writing 3 credits OR
            Elective or General Education Class, 3/4 credits
        Credits - 14/15

 Junior Year - Spring

     ANIMLSCI 332 - Animal Nutrition and Feeding with lab, 4 credits
     ANIMLSCI 572 - Molecular Immunology OR
            NATSCI 387 - Jr. Year Writing, 3 credits
     PHYSICS 131 - Physics, 4 credits
     Elective or General Education Class, 3/4 credits
     Elective or ANIMLSCI '91C or '91M -
           Biotech Research Experience, 1/3 credits
        Credits - 15/18

Senior Year - Fall 

      ANIMLSCI 494EI - IE: One Health, 3 credits
     PHYSICS 132 - Physics II, 4 credits
     BIOCHEM 423 or BIOCHEM 320 - Biochemistry I, 3 credits
     ANIMLSCI 366 - Veterinary Microbiology OR
            MICROBIO 265 - Microbiology, 2 credits
     Elective or ANIMLSCI '91C or '91M -
            Biotech Research Experience, 1/3 credits
     NATSCI 387* - CNS Junior Writing OR
            ANIMLSCI 472 -Infection and Immunity, 3 credits
        Credits - 16/17

Senior Year - Spring

    ANIMLSCI 494GI - IE:  Good Intentions or Elective, 3 credits
    ANIMLSCI 521 - Physiology of Reproduction with lab, 4 credits
    ANIMLSCI 366 - Veterinary Microbiology, 2 credits OR
           MICROBIO 265 - Microbiology, 2 credits
    BIOCHEM 424 - Biochemistry II, 3 credits OR BIOCHEM 321
    NATSCI 387* - Jr. Year Writing 3 credits OR
            Elective or ANIMLSCI '91C or '91M -
            Biotech Research Experience, 1/3
       Credits - 13/15

*Note: NATSCI 387 - Writing in the Sciences must be completed at UMass in the Junior or Senior year.