Animal Science Graduate Major Degree Requirements
Required Courses for Master of Science
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Survey of Animal Disciplines | AN S 501 | 1 |
| Seminar in Animal Science Disciplines | One of AN S 603,633,658,684,685,or a POS committee approved seminar | 1 |
| Statistics | STAT 401 | 4 |
| Biochemistry | BBMB 420 (3 credits) OR BBMB 404 & 405 (6 credits) | 3-6 |
| Special Topics - Teaching | AN S 590 L | 2 |
| Seminar in Animal Science | AN S 695 | 1 |
| Responsible Conduct in Research | GRST 565 or Equivalent* | 1 |
| At least one course from at least two of the five subject areas in Animal Science |
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| Additional Coursework and Research (for a total of 30 total credits) | POSC Approved |
Required Courses for PhD Degree
| Topics | Courses | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Survey of Animal Disciplines | AN S 501 | 1 |
| Seminar in Animal Science Disciplines | One of An S 603, 633, 658, 684, 685, or a POSC approved seminar |
1 |
| Statistics | STAT 401 & 402 | 7 |
| Biochemistry | BBMB 420 (4cr.) OR BBMB 404 & 405 (6cr.) | 4-6 |
| Special Topics - Teaching | AN S 590L (two occasions) | 4 |
| Seminar in Animal Science | AN S 695 | 2 |
| Responsible Conduct in Research | GRST 565 or Equivalent* | 1 |
| At least one course from three of the five subject areas in Animal Science |
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8-11 |
| Additional coursework and research (for a total of 72 total credits) |
POSC Approved |
* This requirement of all Animal Science Students is met by completing CR ST 565, Responsible Conduct in Research in Science and Engineering, or by completing the online course in CITI program. See details at https://www.compliance.iastate.edu/rcr.