Animal Sciences Minor
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
- LaGrande
This minor provides students the most up-to-date information on production methods involved in the care and management of companion animals, livestock, and poultry.
Minor Code: 125
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Communicate discipline-specific scientific information in written and spoken formats using citation.
- Identify anatomy and physiology of organ systems and describe hormonal function in the male and female reproductive tracts of mammals and poultry.
- Classify and compare anatomy, physiology and nutritional status of commonly-raised domesticated animal species.
- Identify interactions of genotype and environment which produce phenotypes adapted to human uses.
- Apply the methods used to evaluate animal health and well-being.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ANS 121 | +*INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCES | 4 |
| RNG 121 | *INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND ECOLOGY | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 19 credits of ANS courses with a minimum of 15 credits of upper-division | 19 | |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
Minor Code: 125