X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture [B.Sc.(Agr.)]
Animal Science (ANSC)
Department of Animal Biosciences, Ontario Agricultural College
The animal science curriculum is designed to provide a broad opportunity to study animal physiology, nutrition, genetics, behaviour and welfare across a range of large and small domestic animal species. The program is designed around an option to follow a Production and Management focus or a Research focus in semesters 5-8 with additional flexibility to allow for a semester of study abroad.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
| AGR*2320 | [0.50] | Soils in Agroecosystems | ||||||
| AGR*2350 | [0.50] | Animal Production Systems, Health and Industry | ||||||
| AGR*2470 | [0.50] | Introduction to Plant Agriculture | ||||||
| MBG*2400 | [0.50] | Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics | ||||||
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Semester 4
Semester 5 to 8
Students must choose either Option A (Production and Management) or B (Research).
Option A - Production and Management
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 8
| AGR*4600 | [1.00] | Agriculture and Food Issues Problem Solving |
| 1.50 electives or restricted electives | ||
Restricted Electives - Option A
Students should note that some restricted electives require other courses not included among the required courses for the major as prerequisites. Students should consult the most recent undergraduate calendar for specific requirements.
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A minimum of 1.00 credits from the list:
AGR*2500 [0.50] Field Course in International Agriculture AGR*3010 [0.50] Special Studies in Agricultural Science I AGR*3450 [0.50] Research Methods in Agricultural Science AGR*3500 [0.50] Experiential Education ANSC*4010 [0.50] Animal Welfare Judging and Evaluation ANSC*4230 [0.50] Challenges and Opportunities in Dairy Cattle Production ANSC*4610 [0.50] Critical Analysis in Animal Science CROP*4260 [0.50] Crop Science Field Trip EDRD*2020 [0.50] Interpersonal Communication EDRD*3050 [0.50] Agricultural Communication EDRD*3140 [0.50] Organizational Communication FARE*3310 [0.50] Operations Management FARE*4220 [0.50] Advanced Agribusiness Management FARE*4310 [0.50] Resource Economics FARE*4360 [0.50] Marketing Research FARE*4550 [0.50] Independent Studies I -
A minimum of 3.00 credits is required from the following lists:
A minimum of 0.50 credits from the following list: ANSC*4050 [0.50] Biotechnology in Animal Science MBG*4020 [0.50] Genetics of Companion Animals MBG*4030 [0.50] Animal Breeding Methods and Applications A minimum of 1.00 credits from the following list: 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*4470 [0.50] Animal Metabolism ANSC*4560 [0.50] Pet Nutrition EQN*4020 [0.50] Advanced Equine Nutrition A minimum of 1.00 credits from the following list: ANSC*3090 [0.50] Principles of Animal Behaviour ANSC*4090 [0.50] Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare ANSC*4100 [0.50] Applied Environmental Physiology and Animal Housing ANSC*4490 [0.50] Applied Endocrinology ANSC*4650 [0.50] Comparative Immunology -
A minimum of 7.00 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher, of which 5.00 credits must be in agricultural science and of which 3.50 credits must be at the 4000 level. Refer to Program Counsellor for list of agricultural science courses.
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A humanities or social science courses (0.50 credits) at the 1000-level or above. See Program Counsellor for acceptable list of courses.
Option B - Research
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 8
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives |
Restricted Electives - Option B
Students should note that some restricted electives require other courses not included among the required courses for the major as prerequisites. Students should consult the most recent undergraduate calendar for specific requirements.
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A minimum of 1.00 credits from the following list (normally to be taken during semesters 7 and 8):
ANSC*4350 [0.50] Experiments in Animal Biology 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 -
A minimum of 3.00 credits is required from the following lists:
A minimum of 0.50 credits from the following list: ANSC*4050 [0.50] Biotechnology in Animal Science MBG*4020 [0.50] Genetics of Companion Animals MBG*4030 [0.50] Animal Breeding Methods and Applications A minimum of 1.00 credits from the following list: 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*4470 [0.50] Animal Metabolism ANSC*4560 [0.50] Pet Nutrition EQN*4020 [0.50] Advanced Equine Nutrition A minimum of 1.00 credits from the following list: ANSC*3090 [0.50] Principles of Animal Behaviour ANSC*4090 [0.50] Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare ANSC*4100 [0.50] Applied Environmental Physiology and Animal Housing ANSC*4490 [0.50] Applied Endocrinology ANSC*4650 [0.50] Comparative Immunology -
A minimum of 7.00 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher, of which 5.00 credits must be in agricultural science and of which 3.50 credits must be at the 4000 level. Refer to Program Counsellor for list of agricultural science courses.
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A humanities or social science courses (0.50 credits) at the 1000-level or above from the College of Arts or College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. See Program Counsellor for acceptable list of courses.