ANIMAL and VETERINARY SCIENCES DEPARTMENT 2015-2016 ADVISING GUIDELINES (revised May 2015) Students need to complete the following University, College, and Department requirements ASCI Department/Major Degree Requirements ASCI 001 Introduction to Animal Sciences (4 credits) ASCI 110 Animal Nutrition, Metabolism, and Feeding (4 credits) ASCI 122 Animals in Society/Animal Welfare (3 credits) ASCI 141 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals (4 credits) ASCI 215 Physiology of Reproduction (3 credits) ASCI 168 Animal Genetics & Breeding (3 credits) or BCOR 101 Genetics (3 credits) ASCI 181 Career Seminar (1 credit) BIOL 001 & BIOL 002 or BCOR 011& BCOR12 Introductory Biology (4 credits/semester) CHEM 23 or 31 Inorganic Chemistry (4 credits each) CHEM 26 or 42 or 141 Organic Chemistry (4 credits each) Statistics 111 or 141 or 211 (3 credits each) Math 9 or higher (3 credits each for Math 9, 19 and 21) Elective ASCI course Elective ASCI 200 level course Animal Health, at least one: ASCI 117, 118, 263, 264, 277 (3 credits each), MMG 101 (4 credits), 222 (4 credits), 223 (3 credits), 225 (3 credits), MLRS 242 (3 credits) University Degree Requirements Minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 required Thirty of the last forty-five credits in residence required Diversity Course requirement (one D1 category course and one additional D1 or D2 category course 1. 2. Foundational writing and Information Literacy requirement (one course: ENGS 001 or HCOL 085 for first year students in CALS; ENGS 50 for other CALS students) 1. General Education requirement in Sustainability (one SU category course) For more information see http://catalogue.uvm.edu/undergraduate/courses/sustainabilitycourses/ 1. CALS Core Curriculum Requirements Successful completion of a minimum of 120 credits of course work. Completion of CALS Core Competencies through which you will acquire basic knowledge, skills, and values as indicated below. A more detailed explanation of these core requirements may be found in the University catalogue. KNOWLEDGE Physical and Life Sciences: Satisfied by ASCI Program Core Requirements. Social Science: complete two 3-credit classes from anthropology, community development and applied economics, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, public policy, and sociology. 1. 2. Revised May 4, 2015 1
Humanities and Fine Arts: Complete two 3-credit classes from art, classics, theatre, history, music, philosophy, religion, foreign language or literature. 1. 2. SKILLS Oral Communication: Competency may be met by satisfactory completion of two courses: CALS 001 or CALS 183 (or equivalent) where the primary focus is public speaking, and an additional course or series of courses, in which students present a minimum of three graded speeches to a group. Main Course: Courses having presentation experience:,, Written Communication: Competency may be met by satisfactory completion of the University Foundations Writing and Information Literacy Requirement (ENGL 001 or ENGL 050 or HCOL 085), and an additional course or series of courses that uses the writing process (redrafting) for a minimum of three graded papers. Main Course: Courses providing writing experience:,, Information Technology: Competency may be met by one course in information technology (CALS 002 or CALS 085) or equivalent. Course: VALUES Quantitative Skills: Mathematics: Satisfied by ASCI Core Requirements Statistics: Satisfied by ASCI Core Requirements Citizenship and Social Responsibility: Students develop an understanding, appreciation, and empathy for the diversity of human experience and perspectives. Students are exposed to solving problems for a community and contributing to the common good. Satisfied by University Diversity Course Requirements. Environmental Stewardship: Students develop sensitivity for the interconnected relationship between human beings and the natural world and the responsibility for stewardship of the environment. Satisfied by University Sustainability Requirement. Personal Growth: Students develop an understanding and appreciation of a healthy lifestyle and a love for learning that will lead to continuous growth and development throughout their lives. Students continue to improve themselves by developing and affirming the values of respect, integrity, innovation, openness, justice, and responsibility. Satisfied by ASCI Course Requirements. Revised May 4, 2015 2
Each of the following options should be designed in conjunction with the faculty advisor to meet the career goals of the individual student. The courses listed are highly recommended for each option but recognize the need for flexibility to allow optimum educational benefit. Note - a minimum of 40 credit hours are available for program electives under each option. PRE-VETERINARY SCIENCE OPTION - This option is designed for the individual whose career goals include an advanced degree; and/or veterinary, medical or dental school; or pharmacy training. Several of the courses listed below will also meet either the College or Animal Science program requirements. The courses listed in bold are generally required by U.S. vet schools. Other courses represent electives from which the student and adviser will select depending upon program interests. See Pre-professional advising sheet and/or individual medical/dental or veterinary school entry guidelines to check required courses. (These elective credits are in addition to the required ASCI courses and the CALS requirements listed on the first page). Credits Semester taken CHEM 031 & 032 General Chemistry I & II 8 CHEM 141 & 142 Organic Chemistry I & II 8 BCOR 011 & 012 Exploring Biology 8 ASCI 168 Animal Genetics & Breeding 3 Or BCOR 101 Genetics 3 BCOR 103 Molecular and Cell Biology 4 MMG 101 Microbiology & Infectious Dis. 4 BIOC 205/206/207 and Biochemistry I & II / Lab and Discussion or PBIO 185/187 Survey of Biochemistry / Lab 4-9 MATH 019 & 020 Fund. Of Calculus I & II or MATH 021 Calculus I 4-6 STAT 141 or higher Basic Statistical Methods 3 PHYS 011/021 Elementary Physics I / Lab and PHYS 012/022 Elementary Physics II / Lab 10 ENGS 001 Written Expression 3 ENGS 050 Expository Writing or ENGS 053 Intro. to Creative Writing 3 ASCI 117 Horse, Health & Disease 3 ASCI 118 Animal Health 4 ASCI 134/135 CREAM 8 ASCI 161 Laboratory Animal Health & Diseases 3 ASCI 192 Equine Reproduction Workshop 1 ASCI 192 Artificial Insemination 1 ASCI 263 Topics in Comp An Medicine 3 ASCI 264 Clin Topics in Livestock Med 3 ASCI 195/196 Field Experience.5-15 ASCI 216 Endocrinology 3 ASCI 220 Lactation Physiology 3 ASCI 277 Human & Animal Parasitology 3 ASCI 297 Field Practicum or research 1-15 Electives Revised May 4, 2015 3
DAIRY PRODUCTION/ MANAGEMENT OPTION - This option is designed for the individual whose career goals are associated with the efficient production of milk. Listed below are courses that one may select for the 40 hours of electives available to the student. (These elective credits are in addition to the required ASCI courses and CALS requirements listed on the first page). Credits Semester taken. ASCI 118 Animal Health 4 ASCI 134-135 CREAM (Co-operative for Real Education in Agri. Mgmt) 8 ASCI 143 Forage and Pasture Management 3 ASCI 156 FARMS Dairy Management Seminar (take both junior and senior year) 4 ASCI 192 Artificial Insemination 1 ASCI 234 Advanced Dairy Management 15 ASCI 195-196 Field Experience.5-15 ASCI 197 Undergraduate Research 3-6 ASCI 116 Endocrinology 3 ASCI 220 Lactation Physiology 3 ASCI 230 Agriculture and Food Policy 3 ASCI 252 FARMS Senior Project.5-15 ASCI 264 Clinical Topics: Livestock Medicine 4 CDAE 61 Prin Community Develpmt Ec 3 CDAE 166 Intro Community Entrepreneurship 3 CDAE 167 Fin Mgmt: Community Entrepreneurship 3 CDAE 168 Marketing: Community Entrepreneurs 3 CDAE 237 Economics of Sustainability 3 CDAE 266 Decision Making: Comm Entrepreneurs 3 PSS 161 Fundamentals of Soil Science 4 Elective Elective Elective Revised May 4, 2015 4
EQUINE SCIENCE OPTION - This option is designed for the individual whose career goals are in the horse industry. Listed below are required courses for each equine option. (These elective credits are in addition to the required ASCI courses and the CALS requirements listed on the first page). All Equine Science students are strongly encouraged to take the following core equine courses: Credits Semester taken ASCI 108 Equine Enterprise Management 3 ASCI 115 Introduction to Equine Studies 4 ASCI 117 Horse Health & Disease 3 ASCI 121 EQUUS 4-8 ASCI 192 Lameness in Horses 4 ASCI 208 Equine Industry Issues 3 And one of the following: ASCI 195/196 Field Experience.5-15 ASCI 197/198 Undergraduate Research 1-15 ASCI 298 Special Problems 1-15 Other Equine Options ASCI 097/098 Horse Barn Coop 3 ASCI 118 Animal Health 3 ASCI 125 Equine Instructing Techniques 3 ASCI 143 Forage Crops Management 3 ASCI 192 Equine Reproduction Workshop 1 ASCI 191/192 Horse Barn Exec Committee 1 Other Electives CDAE 061 Prin of Community Devlpmnt Ec 3 CDAE 166 Intro Community Entrepreneurship 3 CDAE 167 Fin Mgmt: Commun. Entrepreneurship 3 CDAE 168 Marketing: Commun. Entrepreneurship 3 (taught alternate years) PSS 161 Fundamentals of Soil Science 3 EDPE 23 Red Cross Emergency Response 3 A Minor in CALS Community Entrepreneurship in CDAE suggested. Revised May 4, 2015 5
ZOO, EXOTIC AND COMPANION ANIMAL OPTION This concentration is designed for students who are primarily interested in zoo, exotic, and companion animals and are interested in transitioning to jobs in these industries after graduation. Courses are offered on the management, care, breeding, health and training of zoo, exotic and companion animals with hands on experiences available locally and through summer course work and internships. Some examples of recommended courses are: Credits Semester Taken ASCI 006 Companion Animal Care & Mngmnt 3 ASCI 118 Animal Health 3 ASCI 171 Zoos, Exotics & Endangered Species 3 ASCI 192 Equine Reproduction Workshop 1 ASCI 192 Artificial Insemination 1 ASCI 195/196 Field Experience.5-15 ASCI 263 Clinical Topics in Companion Animal Medicine 3 ASCI 272 Advanced Topics: Zoos, Exotics 3 & Endangered Species BIOL 225 Physiological Ecology 3 CDAE 002 World Food, Population & Development 3 MMG 101 Biology of Microorganisms 4 MMG 223 Immunology 3 PSYC 109/10 Research Methods 8 PSYC 121 Biopsychology 3 PSYC 205 Learning 3 PSYC 220 Animal Behavior 3 PSYC 222 Selected topics in behavioral Neuroscience 3 WFB 130 Ornithology 3 WFB 174 Principles of Wildlife Management 3 WFB 175 Wildlife and Society 3 WFB 232 Ichthyology 3 WFB 275 Wildlife Behavior 3 Revised May 4, 2015 6