Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration (BS)

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Animal Science includes the fields of poultry, swine, dairy, beef, equine, and veterinary science.

Animal Science provides instruction and practical experience in judging, breeding, feeding, and managing livestock. Through course selection the student may prepare for livestock farming, management, business, or graduate study in animal science or veterinary medicine. Selection of directed electives permits special training for work with animal feed companies; milk, egg or poultry operations; food processing industries; managerial or marketing groups; supply and equipment cooperatives; agricultural extension services; public relations; and other organizations associated with animal production or management.

Opportunities are afforded students in Animal Science to obtain practical experiences in beef, sheep, swine, and equine operation and management through the University herds of registered livestock. A meat science laboratory for the study of meat cutting, preservation, storage and utilization, provides students opportunities for acquiring scientific and practical experiences in different aspects of processing meat. Breaking, training, and foaling are an integral part of Tech’s popular equine program within the Agricultural Sciences Department. A nationally affiliated chapter of the Block and Bridle Club and the Pre-Vet Club provide social and educational activities for students pursuing animal science as a profession.

Animal Science Curriculum (BS)

Freshman Year

Fine Arts (GER)

ART 290: Art Appreciation 3 Semester Credit Hours or
KINE 280: Dance Appreciation 3 Semester Credit Hours or
MUGN 290: Music Appreciation 3 Semester Credit Hours or
THTR 290: Theatre Appreciation 3 Semester Credit Hours

English (GER)

ENGL 101: Freshman Composition I 3 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 102: Freshman Composition II 3 Semester Credit Hours

Mathematics (GER)

MATH 100B: College Algebra Lab 2 Semester Credit Hours and
MATH 100C: College Algebra 3 Semester Credit Hours
or
MATH 101: College Algebra 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 112: Trigonometry 3 Semester Credit Hours

Natural Sciences (GER)

BISC 130: Biological Principles 3 Semester Credit Hours
BISC 131: Biological Principles Laboratory 1 Semester Credit Hours
BISC 132: Biological Diversity 3 Semester Credit Hours
BISC 133: Biological Diversity Laboratory 1 Semester Credit Hours

Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) 3 Semester Credit Hours

Major Courses

ANSC 111: Introduction To Animal Science 3 Semester Credit Hours
PLSC 101: Introduction To Plant Science 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 32 SCH

Sophomore Year

Total: 30 SCH

Junior Year

Agricultural Business

Any 300 or 400 level 3 Semester Credit Hours

Humanities (GER)

ENGL 303: Technical Writing 3 Semester Credit Hours

Major Courses

ANSC 301: Principles of Animal Nutrition 3 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 309: Anatomy and Physiology of Animals 3 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 312: Animal Endocrinology 2 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 318: Physiology of Reproduction 2 Semester Credit Hours
PLSC 211: Forage Crops and Pasture Management 3 Semester Credit Hours
PLSC 310: Soil Science 3 Semester Credit Hours
Concentration Courses 5 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 27 SCH

Senior Year

Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) 6 Semester Credit Hours

Major Courses

AGSC 411: Seminar 1 Semester Credit Hours
AGSC 320: Statistical Methods 3 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 315: Meats 3 Semester Credit Hours or
ANSC 410: Beef Production 3 Semester Credit Hours or
ANSC 411: Horse Production 3 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 401: Animal Breeding 2 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 405: Applied Animal Nutrition 3 Semester Credit Hours
ANSC 409: Animal Pathology 3 Semester Credit Hours
Concentration Courses 10 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 31 SCH

Total Semester Hours 120

*Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration

Concentration courses chosen by student in consultation with advisor:

CHEM 250: Organic Chemistry 2 Semester Credit Hours
CHEM 251: Organic Chemistry 2 Semester Credit Hours
CHEM 252: Organic Chemistry 2 Semester Credit Hours
CHEM 351: Biochemistry 3 Semester Credit Hours
PHYS 209: General Physics I 3 Semester Credit Hours
PHYS 210: General Physics II 3 Semester Credit Hours

Notes:

A maximum of 6 credit hours of AGSC 478 (Cooperative Education Work Experience) can be applied toward this curriculum.
A combined maximum of 4 credit hours of AGBU 225 /AGBU 425 (Special Problems in Agricultural Business), ANSC 225 /ANSC 425 (Special Problems in Animal Science) and/or PLSC 225 /PLSC 400 (Special Problems in Plant Science) can be applied toward this curriculum.
The student may not use AGBU 425 to satisfy the AGBU 300- or 400-level course requirement.

Applications to Veterinary Medicine Programs

Louisiana Tech University Animal Science students who have completed the admission requirements for entrance into a professional veterinary medical school may apply prior to completion of the undergraduate degree. Such a student may receive a B.S. degree in Animal Science from Louisiana Tech University, after successfully completing one year of veterinary school, if they meet the following criteria: (a) completion of at least 90 credit hours; (2) completion of all General Education Requirements (GER); and (3) completion of Animal Science 111 , plus 12 additional hours of 300-400 level Animal Science courses. The student is responsible for arranging transfer of credit from the veterinary medical school to Louisiana Tech University, and the student must follow procedures for application for graduation at Louisiana Tech University.

The Pre-Veterinary Medicine concentration at Louisiana Tech University is based on the requirements for application to the Louisiana State University (LSU) Veterinary Medical School in Baton Rouge. Application for admission to the LSU Veterinary Medical School is made in October for admission in the fall of the following year. Residence status is determined by LSU, and residence status at Louisiana Tech University has no bearing on such determination. Requirements for admission to professional veterinary programs in other states may vary.