Animal Science, B.S.
Sample Course Sequence
UConn Graduation Requirements – including major and Common Curriculum requirements – can be found at UConn’s Undergraduate Catalog.
Students normally average 15 credits per semester over a 4-year period (fall/spring only) to meet the 120 academic credits required.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANSC 1001 | 3 |
| BIOL 1107 | 4 |
| ENGL 1007 or ENGL 1010 | 4 |
| UNIV 1800 or UNIV 1810 – First Year Experience course | 1 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANSC 1111 | 3 |
| BIOL 1108 | 4 |
| TOI/Gen Ed or CHEM or MATH or STAT | 3-4 |
| TOI/Gen Ed or CHEM or MATH or STAT | 3-4 |
| TOI/Gen Ed or ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 14-16 | |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PATH 2100 | 4 |
| ANSC 3121 | 3 |
| CHEM or MATH or STAT | 3-4 |
| ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits: 16-17 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANSC 3122 | 4 |
| ANSC 3194 | 1 |
| CHEM or ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3-4 |
| CHEM or ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3-4 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits: 14-16 | |
Third Year
If considering Education Abroad, the Spring semester of the junior year is recommended in some majors.
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3-4 |
| ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3-4 |
| CHEM | 3-4 |
| TOI/Gen Ed or ELECTIVE | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed or ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15-16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3-4 |
| ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3-4 |
| CHEM | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed or ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15-17 | |
Fourth Year
Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANSC W or ANSC elective | 1-3 |
| ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3-4 |
| ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3-4 |
| 2000-level Related or ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 2000-level Related or ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANSC W or ELECTIVE | 3 |
| ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3-4 |
| ANSC elective (Group B/C) | 3-4 |
| 2000-level Related or ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 2000-level Related or ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15-16 | |
Students can elect to enroll in Summer/Winter sessions. Course options can be found at the Summer Session and Winter Session sites.
Students interested in Education Abroad should discuss options (semester, winter or summer) with major advisor.
All students beginning in Fall 2025 will be taking courses that fall into six Topics of Inquiry (TOIs) and three Competencies, while students who matriculated prior to Fall 2025 will continue to follow the General Education Curriculum. Transfer students will have the option to follow either the TOI requirements or the General Education Curriculum. Please consult with your advisor if you have questions.
ANSC Requirements
- All courses in Group A1 must be completed
- Options exist for Group A-2 (General and Organic Chemistry) depending on the student’s interest
- One course from each of Group A-3, Group B, and Group C must be completed
- Additionally, one course from either Group B or Group C must be completed
- A single class cannot be used to satisfy more than one degree requirement
GROUP A COURSES – Listed By Semester
Group A1
Fall: ANSC 1001, ANSC 3121, PATH 2100
Spring: ANSC 1111, ANSC 3122, ANSC 3194
Fall AND Spring: BIOL 1107, BIOL 1108
Group A2
Fall AND Spring:
- CHEM 1122, or CHEM 1127Q, or CHEM 1124Q and 1125Q
- CHEM 2241 or CHEM 2443
Group A3
Fall AND Spring: MCB 2000, MCB 2610
Spring: ANSC 4341
GROUP B COURSES – Listed By Semester
Fall: ANSC 2251, ANSC 3261, ANSC 3272, ANSC 3273, ANSC 3318
Spring: ANSC 2251, ANSC 2271, ANSC 3272
GROUP C COURSES – Listed By Semester
Fall: ANSC 3313, ANSC 3323, ANSC 3343, ANSC 4311
Spring: ANSC 3311, ANSC 3316, ANSC 3641, ANSC 4341
Summer: ANSC 3343
W Requirement:
Requires at least one writing-intensive course in the major. All ANSC Group C courses have an associated W course.
ADDITIONAL COURSES BY AREAS OF INTEREST
The following courses are recommended for specific interests. Note that completion of additional courses beyond those recommendations will be necessary to meet University requirements. Courses listed are by semester offered. Courses are listed in semester order to incorporate pre-requisite requirements. Note when pre-requisites are not required, more flexibility in semester scheduling is possible.
PRE-VET/PRE-GRAD Interest Recommended Courses by Semester*
| It is recommended for this area of interest, students complete the following courses early in their academic career: ENGL 1007 or 1010, CHEM course sequences (see below), and UNIV 1810 ANSC Learning Community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* Check with advisor or the VMCAS website for requirements of particular veterinary schools.
Chemistry Sequences:General Chemistry: CHEM 1124Q, 1125Q, and 1126Q OR CHEM 1127Q and 1128Q Organic Chemistry: CHEM 2443, 2444, and 2445 Individual Courses:
|
EQUINE Interest Recommended Courses by Semester
It is recommended for this area of interest, students complete the following courses early in their academic career: ENGL 1007 or 1010, CHEM courses (1122 and 2241), and UNIV 1810 ANSC Learning Community FYE.
| ANSC 1602 | 3 credits | 1st Year | Spring only |
| MATH 1030Q | 3 credits | 1st Year | Fall OR Spring |
| PSYC 1100 | 3 credits | 1st Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 2251 | 3 credits | 2nd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 3551 | 2 credits | 2nd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| PATH 2301 | 3 credits | 2nd Year | Spring only |
| PSYC 3201 | 3 credits | 2nd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 3452 | 3 credits | 2nd or 3rd Year | Spring only |
| ANSC 3453 | 2 credits | 2nd or 3rd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 3552 | 2 credits | 2nd or 3rd Year | Spring only |
| ARE 3215 | 3 credits | 3rd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 3273 | 4 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 3311 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Spring only |
| ANSC 3454 | 2 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Spring only |
| ANSC 3455 | 2 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 3456 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Spring only |
| ANSC 3457 | 2 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Spring only |
| ANSC 3553 | 2 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 3554 | 2 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 3555 | 1 credit | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 4457 | 2 credits | 4th Year | Spring only |
FOOD SCIENCE Interest Recommended Courses by Semester
| STAT 1100Q | 4 credits | 1st Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 1645 | 3 credits | 1st or 2nd Year | Spring only |
| NUSC 1167 | 3 credits | 1st or 2nd Year | Fall only |
| MCB 2000 | 4 credits | 3rd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| MCB 2610 | 4 credits | 3rd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 3318 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Spring only |
| ANSC 3343 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 3641 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Spring only |
| ANSC 3695 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 5618 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Spring only |
| NUSC 3233 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
BUSINESS Interest Recommended Courses by Semester
It is recommended for this area of interest, students complete the following courses early in their academic career: ENGL 1007 or 1010, CHEM courses (1122 and 2241), and UNIV 1810 ANSC Learning Community FYE.
| COMM 1100 | 3 credits | 1st Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ECON 1202 | 3 credits | 1st Year | Fall OR Spring |
| MATH 1070Q | 3 credits | 1st Year | Fall OR Spring |
| STAT 1100Q | 4 credits | 1st Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ARE 1150 | 3 credits | 1st or 2nd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ECON 1201 | 3 credits | 1st or 2nd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| MATH 1071Q | 3 credits | 1st or 2nd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ACCT 2001 | 3 credits | 2nd or 3rd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ARE 3215 | 3 credits | 3rd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| BLAW 3175 | 3 credits | 3rd Year | Fall only |
| BLAW 3671 | 3 credits | 3rd Year | Spring only |
| MKTG 3101 | 3 credits | 3rd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| MGMT 3101 | 3 credits | 3rd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ARE 3221 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ARE 3225 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ARE 3260 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Spring only |
| ARE 4217 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ARE 4275 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
BIOTECHNOLOGY Interest Recommended Courses by Semester
It is recommended for this area of interest, students must complete the following courses early in their academic career: ENGL 1007 or 1010, CHEM course sequences (check with advisor), and UNIV 1810 ANSC Learning Community FYE.
| ANSC 1602 | 4 credits | 1st Year | Spring only |
| COMM 1100 | 3 credits | 1st Year | Fall OR Spring |
| STAT 1100Q | 4 credits | 1st Year | Fall OR Spring |
| MCB 2410 | 3 credits | 2nd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| MCB 2610 | 4 credits | 3rd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 3323 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 5619 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| MCB 3412 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| PLSC 3230 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 2699 | Variable | 4th Year | Fall OR Spring |
PRODUCTION Interest Recommended Courses by Semester
It is recommended for this area of interest, students must complete the following courses early in their academic career: ENGL 1007 or 1010, CHEM courses (1122 and 2241), and UNIV 1810 ANSC Learning Community FYE.
| ECON 1201 | 3 credits | 1st Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 1602 | 3 credits | 1st or 2nd Year | Spring only |
| ARE 1150 | 3 credits | 1st or 2nd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ECON 1202 | 3 credits | 1st or 2nd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 2271 | 3 credits | 2nd or 3rd Year | Spring only |
| PATH 2301 | 3 credits | 2nd or 3rd Year | Spring only |
| ARE 3215 | 3 credits | 3rd Year | Fall OR Spring |
| ANSC 3261 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 3273 | 4 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 3313 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ANSC 3343 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |
| ARE 4311 | 3 credits | 3rd or 4th Year | Fall only |