AGRICULTURE


Agronomy (see Plant Science)
 The Department of Agronomy administers
undergraduate plant science majors in the
agronomy specialization. Students interested in
any of the options under the agronomy special-
ization should contact the department early in
their academic careers.

Animal Science
 The animal sciences is a diverse program
offered by the departments of Animal Science
and Dairy and Poultry Sciences. This major
offers two specializations, one in animal biology
and one in animal industry. Students may select
from four options under the animal industry spe-
cialization: dairy, equine, food animal and poul-
try. Students are encouraged to select the appro-
priate specialization/option and electives to pre-
pare for specific career objectives. Potential
careers for animal sciences majors include vari-
ous aspects of livestock production (beef cattle,
dairy cattle, swine, poultry and horses), livestock
processing and utilization (meat, milk and eggs,
performance and recreation), allied service
industries (feed, health care, genetics, equipment,
supplies, marketing, promotion, finance and edu-
cation), as well as preparation for postbaccalaure-
ate education in graduate school or the College of
Veterinary Medicine. Students should meet with
the undergraduate coordinator in animal sci-
ences to select the appropriate specialization/
option and academic faculty adviser.

Critical Tracking Criteria:
 Critical tracking courses are bolded. A stu-
dent should complete the bolded courses in
the semester indicated to stay "on track" for
this major.
 FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester I Fall Credits
 English Composition (GE) ...........................3.
 MAC 1142 Precalculus (GE-M) .....................4
 BSC 2010 Prin of Biology I (GE-B) .............3
 BSC 2010L Biology I Lab (GE-B) ................1
 Humanities (GE)..................... ...... ....3
 Total 14
 Semester 2 Spring
 ENC 1102 Writing About Lit (GE-C, H) ......3
 M mathematics (GE)............................................. 2
 BSC 2011 Prin of Biology 2 (GE-B) .............3
 BSC 2011L Biology 2 Lab (GE-B) ................1
 Hum anities (GE)............................................... 3
 AEE 3030C Eff. Oral Communication .........3
 Total 15
 SOPHOMORE YEAR
 Semester 3 Fall Credits
 CHM2045 Gen Chemistry 1 (GE-P) .............3
 CHM 2045L Chemistry 1 Lab (GE-P)...........1
 AEE 3103 Prin of FRE (4) or
 ECO 2023 Microeconomics (GE-S)...3-4
 Humanities (GE)............................................ 3
 AEE 3033 Writing for Ag/Nat Resources...3
 Electives............. ............. ................ 3
 Total 16-17


Semester 4 Spring
 CHM2046 Gen Chemistry 2 (GE-P).............3
 CHM 2046L Chemistry 2 Lab (GE-P)...........1
 Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) .............3.
 Electives.................................................. 7-8
 Total 14-15
* 6 hours must have an international or diver-
 sity focus

ANIMAL BIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
 This specialization is designed for (1) stu-
dents who want to be a veterinarian working
with species other than livestock or who wish to
be a veterinarian working with livestock but
desire a strong basic science orientation in their
undergraduate program and (2) students who
are interested in entering graduate programs
centered on basic animal research. Students
will be encouraged to elect courses in the animal
sciences, zoology, microbiology, wildlife and
veterinary science departments to strengthen
their academic portfolios.
 JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 5 Fall Credits
 CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 ....................3
 ASG 3003C Introduction to Animal
 Science............................. ............... 4
 ASG 3402 Principles of Ani. Nutrition ........4
 ANS 3043C Growth & Development
 of Farm Animals ........................3.
 ANS 3237C Equine Health Management
 OR Electives ......................................... 2
 Total 16
Semester 6 Spring
 CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2.................3.
 CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 Lab..........2
 ASG 3334 Repro. Phys. & Endo. in
 Domestic Animals.....................3.
 One of the following lab courses:...................1
 ASG 3335L Techniques in
 Ruminant Reproduction
 ASG 3336L Techniques in
 Swine Reproduction
 ASG 3337L Techniques in
 Equine Reproduction
 MAC 2311 Calculus 1 ...................................4
 VME 4103 Livestock Health/Disease
 Prevention
 OR Electives .................................... 2
 Total 15
 SENIOR YEAR
Semester 7 Fall Credits
 BCH 4024 Intro to Biochem/Molec.
 Biology OR BCH 3025
 Fundamentals of Biochem
 OR CHM 4207 Intro to
 Biochem/Molec. Biology.............4
 STA 3023 Intro to Statistics 1 ........................3
 VME 4162 Poultry Diseases
 OR Electives (a) ................................3.
 Electives (b) .................................... ............ 5
 Total 15


Semester 8 Spring
 MCB 3020C Bas. Biol. Microorganisms........5
 ASG 3313C Genetic Imp. of Farm. Ani........4
 Electives (c)................................ ............... 5
 Total 14
* Must choose one of the three health-related
 courses
PreVet Requirements
a) AGR 3303 Genetics (GE-B)..........................3
b) PHY 2053 and 2055L Physics 1 (GE-P).........5
c) PHY 2054 and 2056L Physics 2 (GE-P).........5

ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIALIZATION
 Industry options include dairy, equine, food
animal and poultry. Students in these options
will be best prepared for careers associated with
the related species. Career preparation can be
strengthened through selection of elective
courses. Students who plan to apply for admis-
sion to the College of Veterinary Medicine in the
equine, food animal, or mixed practice tracks (as
designated by UF College of Veterinary
Medicine) may choose the appropriate industry
option in the animal sciences major.
DAIRY OPTION
 JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 5 Fall Credits
 ASG 3003C Intro of Animal Science.............4
 MCB 2000C Microbiology ...........................4
 Electives ....................................... .......6
 Total 14
Semester 6 Spring
 AEB 3133 Principles of
 Agribusiness Management .........3
 AEB 3112L Introduction to Ag
 Computer Applications ...............1
 ASG 3313C Genetic Improvement
 of Farm Animals........................4
 AEB 3424 Human Resources
 Management in Agribusiness.....3
 Elective......................... ............. ................. 2
 Total 13
Summer
 DAS 4941 Practical Work Experience..........3
 SENIOR YEAR
Semester 7 Fall Credits
 ASG 4931 Seminar.......................................... 1
 DAS 3211 Dairy Cattle Management...........2
 DAS 4213 Dairy Cattle Management
 Techniques....................................2
 ASG 3402 Principles of Nutrition.................4
 Electives..................................... .............. 6
 Total 15
Semester 8 Spring
 DAS 4411 Dairy Cattle Nutrition.................3
 DAS 4411L Dairy Cattle Nutrition Lab........2
 DAS 4212L Dairy Management Systems.....4
 ASG 3334 Repro. Physiology & Endo.
 in Domestic Ani.........................3
 ASG 3335L Techniques in Ruminant
 Reproduction.............................1
 Elective...................................... ............... 2
 Total 15