Animal Breeding and Genetics (AB&G) Graduate Major Degree Requirements
Required Courses for Master Of Science
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Quantitative and Population Genetics | POSC Approved | 9 |
| Mendelian Genetics | GDCB 5100 or 5110 POSC approved | 3 |
| Statistics | POSC Approved | 3 |
| Survey of Animal Disciplines | AN S 5010 | 1 |
| Animal Breeding and Genetics Seminar | AN S 6580 | 1 |
| Special Topics - Teaching | AN S 5900L | 2 |
| Seminar in Animal Science | An S 6950 | 1 |
| Responsible Conduct in Research | GRST 5650 or Equivalent | 1 |
| Additional Coursework and Research (for a total of 30 credits) | POSC Approved | |
Required Courses for PhD Degree
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Quantitative and Population Genetics | POSC Approved | 9 |
| Mendelian Genetics | GDCB 5100 or 5110 POSC Approved | 3 |
| Statistics | POSC Approved | 3 |
| Survey of Animal Disciplines | AN S 5010 | 1 |
| Animal Breeding and Genetics Seminar | AN S 6580 | 2 |
| Special Topics - Teaching | AN S 5900L (two occasions) | 4 |
| Seminar in Animal Science | AN S 6950 | 2 |
| Responsible Conduct in Research | GRST 5650 or Equivalent* | 1 |
| Additional Courses by specialization | See Below | 20-22 |
| Additional coursework and research (for a total of at least 72 credits) | POSC Approved | |
Additional Credits by Specialization
Quantitative Genetics
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Statistics | POSC Approved | 9 |
| Quantitative Genetics & Animal Breeding | POSC Approved | 9 |
| Molecular Genetics or Immunogenetics | POSC Approved | 2 |
Molecular Genetics
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Biochemistry | POSC Approved | 6 |
| Molecular Genetics | POSC Approved | 11 |
| Immunogenetics | POSC Approved | 2 |
| Animal Breeding | POSC Approved | 2 |
Immunogenetics
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Biochemistry | POSC Approved | 6 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | POSC Approved | 7 |
| Immunogenetics | POSC Approved | 2 |
| Molecular Genetics | POSC Approved | 5 |
| Animal Breeding | POSC Approved | 2 |
* This requirement of all Animal Science Students is met by completing GR ST 5650, Responsible Conduct in Research in Science and Engineering, or by completing the online course in the CITI program. See details here.
** Required courses for AB&G majors are not designated by course number (with the exception of ANS 5010, 5900L, 6580, and 6900) because multiple course options are available. Specific courses will be approved by the POS committee including the additional courses and research credits to total the 72 credits required for a PhD degree.
Animal Breeding and Genetics (AB&G) Graduate Minor Degree Requirements
At the Master of Science Level
| Topics | Courses | Credit |
| Animal Breeding and Genetics | Graduate Level, POSC Approved | 6 |
| Animal Breeding and Genetics Seminar | AN S 6580 | 1 |
At the PhD Level
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Quantitative and Population Genetics | POSC Approved | 9 |
| Mendelian Genetics | GDCB 5100 or 5110 POSC Approved | 3 |
| Statistics | POS Committee Approved | 3 |
| Survey of Animal Disciplines | AN S 5010 | 1 |
| Animal Breeding and Genetics Seminar | AN S 6580 | 1 |
| Special Topics - Teaching | AN S 5900L | 2 |
| Seminar in Animal Science | AN S 6950 | 1 |
| Responsible Conduct in Research | GRST 5650 or Equivalent | 1 |
*This requirement of all Animal Science Students is met by completing GR ST 5650, Responsible Conduct in Research in Science and Engineering, or by completing the online course in the CITI program. See details here.
A graduate faculty member from the Animal Breeding and Genetics Major must be included in the POS committee of a student working toward a Minor in AB&G. The student will be required to demonstrate competence in the minor subject during the preliminary (in the case of the PhD student) and final examination of the major.
