The animal science minor prepares students with a variety of career goals within several high-demand fields
focused on specific species (livestock science, companion animal science, meat science, and equine science).
Students may elect to complete either the 18-credit hour minor or the 12-credit hour minor.
- All courses are online.
- Courses follow the same schedule as on-campus/classroom courses, including final exam week.
- Textbooks or materials for courses are available through the University Bookstore.
- You should consult with your Nebraska advisor to verify courses needed for your degree program.
- Some online courses require on-campus testing on specific dates. Off-campus students may need to
secure a proctor for testing in these courses.
- For university degree-seeking students: there is no limit to the number of online courses you can
take per semester. However, you should consult with your major advisor before enrolling.
- For visiting students: there are limits to the number of online courses you can take per semester.
Please review the information at Admissions on Visiting Student requirements and limitations.
Please check with Registration & Financial Aid offices to ensure:
- Courses count toward your financial aid (e.g., scholarships, grants, loans, etc.).
- Courses apply toward full- or part-time enrollment status for insurance and financial aid purposes.
Required Courses (18 Credit Hours)
ASCI course at 100-level : 3–4 credit hours required
Select one from: ASCI 100 Fundamentals of Animal Biology & Industry (4 cr) or ASCI 151 Introductory Companion Animal Biology (3 credit hours)
ASCI 240 Basic Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals
Animal Management 200-level courses: 2–3 credit hours required
ASCI 254 Basic Swine Science (2 credit hours, offered through GPIDEA/Ag*IDEA)
Select one from: ASCI 210 Animal Products, ASCI 213 Meats Specifications & Procurement, or ASCI 271 Companion Animal Behavior (3 credit hours)
Additional 200-level courses: 3 credit hours required
Select one from: ASCI 210 Animal Products, ASCI 213 Meats Specifications & Procurement, or ASCI 271 Companion Animal Behavior (3 credit hours)
ASCI courses at 300/400 level: 4–6 credit hours required
NOTE: 2 credits from experiential learning courses may be used. Independent study courses ASCI 399 and ASCI 496 are excluded.
ASCI 310 Fresh Meats (3 credit hours)
ASCI 321 Companion Animal Nutrition (3 credit hours)
ASCI 322 Equine Nutrition (2 credit hours)
ASCI 342 Equine Reproduction (2 credit hours)
ASCI 354A Swine Breeding & Gestation (1 credit hour, offered through GPIDEA/Ag*IDEA)
ASCI 354B Swine Farrowing Management (1 credit hour, offered through GPIDEA/Ag*IDEA)
ASCI 354D Swine Nursery Management (1 credit hour, offered through GPIDEA/Ag*IDEA)
ASCI 354E Employee Management for Swine Industry (1 credit hour, offered through GPIDEA/Ag*IDEA)
ASCI 354F Swine Environment Management (1 credit hour, offered through GPIDEA/Ag*IDEA)
ASCI 370 Animal Welfare (3 credit hours)
ASCI 410 Processed Meats (3 credit hours)
ASCI 422 Advanced Feeding & Feed Formulation (3 credit hours)
Required Courses (12 Credit Hours)
12 credits of ASCI courses above 300 level excluding ASCI 399 and ASCI 496