2009-2011
Academics
University Information
Catalog Index
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Curriculum in Dairy Science
Students majoring in Dairy Science will complete the courses below for a professional degree or alternatively may complete the specialized option in Pre-Veterinary medicine.
| Cr. |
Degree Requirements |
| 9.5 |
Interpersonal and public communication skills |
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Engl 150, 250; Sp Cm 212 or AgEds 311; Lib 160; and communications intensive requirement |
| 9-13 |
Mathematical and business sciences |
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TSM 115 or Com S 103 or proficiency exam; Econ 101; Math 150; Stat (3 cr.) |
| 8 |
Physical sciences |
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Chem 177, 177L; BBMB 221 or Chem 231 or 331 |
| 10-11 |
Biological sciences |
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Biol 211, 211L; Biol 313 or Gen 320; Micro 201 and 201L or FS HN 273; and environmental-intensive requirement |
| 15 |
Personal development, human relations, and global awareness |
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3 cr. in humanities; 3 cr. in social sciences; from approved lists: 3 cr. in ethics, 3 cr. in international awareness, 3 cr. in U.S. multicultural awareness; and problem solving-intensive requirement |
| 34 |
Professional dairy science |
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An S 101, 110, 114, 211, 214, 214L, 235, 311, 319, 331, 337, 352, 411, 434; FSHN 101 or An S 270; minimum of two courses from list maintained in department; a mini-mum of 15 credits in this category must be earned from courses taught in the ISU Animal Science department. |
| 37.5-42.5 Free electives |
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| Specialized Option |
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| 22 |
Pre-Veterinary Medicine |
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Additonal courses required for entrance to Veterinary Medicine 22; free electives 15.5-20.5 |
| 128 |
Total Credits |
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| Typical Program for the First Year |
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| Cr. |
Fall |
| R |
Orientation in Dairy Science—An S 110 |
| 2 |
Survey or the Animal Industry—An S 114 |
| 2 |
Working with Animals—An S 101 |
| 3 |
Principles of Biology—Biol 211 |
| 1 |
Principles of Biology Lab—Biol 211L |
| 3 |
First-Year Composition—Engl 150 |
| 0.5 |
Library Instruction—Lib 160 |
| 3 |
Mathematics—Math 150 |
| 3 |
Elective |
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| Cr. |
Spring |
| 3 |
Technology Problems—TSM 115 |
| 4 |
General Chemistry—Chem 177 |
| 1 |
General Chemistry Lab—Chem 177L |
| 3 |
First-Year Composition—Engl 250 |
| 3 |
Introduction to Statistics—Stat 104 |
| 3 |
Elective |
Preveterinary Studies
Preparation for admission to veterinary medicine may be accomplished through the dairy science curriculum.
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