Animal science at Newcastle explores all aspects of the biology of animals, developing your knowledge of the underlying scientific principles that govern how animals behave and function as well as the practical application of this knowledge.

The sound understanding of science, coupled with the critical thinking, analysis and communication skills that are developed through the course, mean you will be equipped for a wide range of careers in the animal science sector. The flexible nature of the course allows you to learn a European language or to acquire business or marketing skills, thereby increasing your options after graduation.

Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ENG 1003 Composition I 3 X ENG 1013 Composition II 3 X
AGRI 1913 Seminar: Making Connections 3 SCOM 1203 or PHIL 1103 or 1503 Oral Communications or Intro to Phil or Logic & Prac Reason 3 X
MATH 1023, 1054 College Algebra or Precalculus Math or higher Math 3 X CHEM 1013 Gen. Chemistry I 3 X
ANSC 1613 Intro to Animal Science 3 CHEM 1011 Gen. Chemistry Lab 1 X
ANTH 2233 or GEOG 2613 or HIST 1013 or 1023 Intro to Cul Anthro or Intro to Geog or World Civ to 1660 or since 1660 3 x ART, MUS or THEA 2503 Fine Arts Visual, Musical or Theatre 3 X
PE 1002 Concepts of Fitness 2 x
ANSC 1621 Intro to Animal Science Lab 1 HIST 2763 or 2773 or POSC 2103 US to 1876 or US since 1876 or Intro to US Government 3 X
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 18
Year 2 Year 2
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
PSSC 1303 Intro to Plant Science 3 AGEC 1003 Intro to Agricultural Business 3
ECON 2313 or 2333 or POSC 1003 or PSY 2013 or SOC 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics or Economic Issues and Concepts or Intro to Politics or Intro to Psychology or Intro to Sociology 3 X HIST 2763 or 2773 or POSC 2103 or 1003 or PSY 2013 or SOC 2213 or ECON 2313 or 2333 US to 1876 or US since 1876 or Intro to US Government or Intro to Politics or Intro to Psychology or Intro to Sociology or Principles of Macroeconomics or Economic Issues and Concepts (select course not previously taken) (*See note below) 3 X
ENG 2003 or ENG 2013 or PHIL 1103 Intro to Literature I or Intro to Literature II or Intro to Philosophy (select course not previously taken) 3 X ENG 2003 or ENG 2013 or PHIL 1103 or ART or MUS or THEA 2503 Intro to Literature I or Intro to Literature II or Intro to Philosophy or Fine Arts Visual or Musical or Theatre (select course not previously taken) 3 X
ZOOL 1043 Biology of Animals 3 X PSSC 2813 Soils 3
ZOOL 1041 Lab for Biology of Animals 1 X CHEM 1033 or 3103 Intro to Organic & Biochem or Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 1023 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 1031 or 3101 Intro to Org & Biochem Lab or Org Chem I Lab 1
CHEM 1021 Lab for Gen Chem II 1
Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16
Year 3 Year 3
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
AGRI 3233 or ECON 2113 or STAT 3233 Applied Ag Statistics or Bus Stats I or Applied Stats 3 Gen Ed Enhance-ment Course not previously taken or course from approved enhancement list 3 X
AGRI 3721 Seminar: Intrep Research 1 PHYS 2054 General Physics I 4
ANSC 3613 Nut Mgmt of Dom Animals 3 CHEM 3103 Organic Chemistry I 3
AGRI 2213 or BIOL 3313 Genetic Improv of Plants/Animals or Genetics 3 CHEM 3101 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
ANSC 3633 Veterinary Anat & Phys 3 Elective Must be Jr/Sr Level Course within Major 6
MATH 1033 or 1054 Plane Trig or Precalculus 3

Total Hours 16 Total Hours 17
Year 4 Year 4
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
AGRI 4721 Seminar: Prof Presentations 1 AGRI 4223 Agri and the Environment 3
ANSC 4673 Digestive Phys & Nut of An 3 CHEM 4243 Biochemistry 3
BIOL 4014 Microbiology 4 CHEM 4241 Lab for Biochemistry 1
PHYS 2064 General Physics II 4 ANSC 4683 Theriogenology 3
Elective Must be Jr/Sr Level Course within Major 3 Elective Must be Jr/Sr Level Course within Major (if MATH 1054, only 3 hrs) 4
Elective Additional hours as may be needed for scholarship/financial aid
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 14

Total Jr/Sr Hours 45 Total Degree Hours 129