Agricultural Science, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• demonstrate effective communication within the animal science profession and environment. (C)
• utilize analytical and critical thinking skills by developing, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative animal and/or plant science production information. (QR)
• demonstrate mastery of fundamental livestock and crop production systems and products. (CT)
• show preparedness for entry-level positions in the agricultural fields of animal and/or plant science or graduate studies.

Contact Information

Department of Agriculture, Rangeland, & Veterinary Sciences
106 Fleischmann Agriculture
(775) 784-6644 / (775) 784-1375

For questions about academic advising:

All students in Agricultural Science and Rangeland Ecology and Management, and freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in Veterinary Science should contact:

CABNR Advising Center, in FA 236  
(775) 784-1634
cabnrstudentcenter@unr.edu

Seniors in Veterinary Science should contact their faculty mentor:

Dr. Mike Teglas – mteglas@unr.edu

For questions about career advising:

Students should contact their faculty mentor:

         Agricultural Science and Rangeland Ecology and Management: Tracy Shane – tshane@unr.edu

Veterinary Science:  Dr. Mike Teglas – mteglas@unr.edu

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.

Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.0
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units

I. Core General Education Requirements (26-32 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Core Requirements (6 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum   chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (77-78 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (4-11 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

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