Animal Science and Technology B.S.

Minor in Animal Science and Technology

A total of 18 credits is required for the minor, of which at least 12 credits must be in courses at the 200-level or higher, and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all 18 credits must be earned in the minor. At least 9 credits required for the minor must be earned at URI. Students may apply for minor studies by completing a Minor Field of Study Form.

course descriptions minor form

Courses

The minor requires AVS 101: Introduction to Animal Science, and 15 additional credits from the following list of courses:

  • AVS 102: Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory
  • AVS 104: Animal Management Techniques
  • AVS 110: Freshman Seminar in Animal Science
  • AVS 132: Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Society
  • AVS 201: Companion Animal Management
  • AVS 212: Feeds and Feeding
  • AVS 301, 302: Seminar in Animal and Veterinary Science
  • AVS 323: Animal Management I
  • AVS 324: Animal Management II
  • AVS 325: Animal Management III
  • AVS 326: Equine Management
  • AVS 331: Anatomy and Physiology
  • AVS 332: Animal Diseases
  • AVS 333: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory
  • AVS 343: Behavior of Domestic Animals
  • AVS 365: Laboratory Animal Technology
  • AVS 372: Introductory Endocrinology
  • AVS 390: Wildlife and Human Disease
  • AVS 399: Animal Science Internship
  • AVS 412: Animal Nutrition
  • AVS 420: Animal Breeding and Genetics
  • AVS 443: Advanced Methods in Applied Animal Behavior
  • AVS 462: Laboratory Animal Techniques
  • AVS 463: Animal Veterinary Technology
  • AVS 472: Physiology of Reproduction
  • AVS 473: Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory
  • AVS 491, 492: Special Projects