X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Animal Biology (ABIO)
Department of Animal and Poultry Science, Ontario Agricultural College
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor.
Semester 1
BIOL*1050 | [0.50] | Biology of Plants & Animals in Managed Ecosystems |
CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I |
MATH*1080 | [0.50] | Elements of Calculus I |
PHYS*1070 | [0.50] | Introductory Physics for Life Sciences |
0.50 Arts or Social Science electives | ||
Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss |
Semester 2
Semester 3
AGR*2350 | [0.50] | Animal Production Systems, Health and Industry |
BIOC*2580 | [0.50] | Introduction to Biochemistry |
MBG*2040 | [0.50] | Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics |
MBG*2400 | [0.50] | Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics |
0.50 electives or restricted electives | ||
Students are encouraged to consider CIS*1000as an elective if they wish to enhance their computer literacy. |
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
2.50 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 8
2.50 electives or restricted electives |
Restricted Electives
Students must complete 2.00 credits from Arts or Social Science courses. ANSC*1210 is an Arts and Social Science 1.00 credit. 1.00 additional credits from Arts or Social Science are required.
0.50 credits is required from each of the following: Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding & Genetics, and Animal Physiology & Behaviour. Students are encouraged to consult with the Faculty Advisor for help in tailoring their selection to meet personal and career interests.
Note: Students are required to complete 16.00 credits in science of which a minimum of 6.00 credits must be at the 3000, 4000 level and at least 2.00 credits of these must be 4000 level.
Animal Breeding & Genetics [0.50] Required
ANSC*4020 | [0.50] | Genetics of Companion Animals |
ANSC*4050 | [0.50] | Biotechnology in Animal Science |
MBG*4030 | [0.50] | Animal Breeding Methods and Applications |
Animal Nutrition [0.50] Required
ANSC*3170 | [0.50] | Nutrition of Fish and Crustacea |
ANSC*3180 | [0.50] | Wildlife Nutrition |
ANSC*4260 | [0.50] | Beef Cattle Nutrition |
ANSC*4270 | [0.50] | Dairy Cattle Nutrition |
ANSC*4280 | [0.50] | Poultry Nutrition |
ANSC*4290 | [0.50] | Swine Nutrition |
ANSC*4560 | [0.50] | Pet Nutrition |
EQN*4020 | [0.50] | Feeding the Performance Horse |
Animal Physiology & Behaviour [0.50] Required
ANSC*4090 | [0.50] | Applied Animal Behaviour |
ANSC*4100 | [0.50] | Applied Environmental Physiology and Animal Housing |
ANSC*4350 | [0.50] | Experiments in Animal Biology |
ANSC*4470 | [0.50] | Animal Metabolism |
ANSC*4490 | [0.50] | Applied Endocrinology |
An additional 3.00 credits must be obtained by selecting courses from the above lists and from the following:
ANSC*3050 | [0.50] | Aquaculture: Advanced Issues |
ANSC*4610 | [0.50] | Critical Analysis in Animal Science |
ANSC*4700 | [0.50] | Research in Animal Biology I |
ANSC*4710 | [0.50] | Research in Animal Biology II |
BIOC*3560 | [0.50] | Structure and Function in Biochemistry |
EQN*3050 | [0.50] | Equine Exercise Physiology |
MICR*3230 | [0.50] | Immunology |
PATH*3610 | [0.50] | Principles of Disease |
POPM*3240 | [0.50] | Epidemiology |
POPM*4230 | [0.50] | Animal Health |