STUDENT ADVISING FORM
2013/2014
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Fresno
Department of Animal Sciences & Agricultural Education
B.S. Degree in Animal Science/Production Management Option (Equine Science, Major Code: 130393BS)
Student: I.D. #
Permanent Address:
Phone: Transfer College: Anticipated Graduation Date:
ELM Passed EPT Passed GE Foundation Completed with a
Math Requirement Completed English Requirement Completed “C” or better grade
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Lower division G.E. consists of 39 units
FOUNDATION Four courses: one in A1, one in A2, one in A3 & one in B4 for a minimum of 12 units.
Foundation courses must be satisfied with a minimum “C” grade. Semester/Units/Grade
Area A – Fundamental Skills and Knowledge
A1 Oral Communications: Communication 3, 7, 8 A1
A2 Written Communication: English 5B or 10 A2
A3 Critical Thinking: Anthropology 30; Communication 5; Computer Sci 1; Geomatics Engineering 5;
Natural Science 4; Philosophy 25, 45; Sociology 3; Women’s Studies 12 A3
B4 Quantitative Reasoning: Decision Sciences 71; Mathematics 45, 75 B4
BREADTH
Area B – Physical Universe and Its Life Forms Two courses: one in B1 and one in B2 – see above for B4
B1 Physical Science: (Prerequisite for B1: Completion of B4) Chemistry 3A* B1
B2 Life Sciences: Biology 10* or Biology 12* B2
B3 Laboratory Component: B1 or B2 must have a lab B3
Area C –Arts and Humanities Three courses: one in C1 one in C2 and a third from C1 or C2
C1 Arts: Armenian Studies 20; Art 1, 20, 40, 50; Art History 10, 11; Chicano Latino Studies 9; Drama 22, 62;
English 41, 43; Music 9, 74 C1
C2 Humanities: (Prerequisite for C2: Completion of A2) English 20** C2
C1 or C2
Area D – Social, Political & Economic Institutions & Behavior, Historical Background One course in each sub-area.
(Prerequisite for D1, D2 & D3: Completion of A2)
D1 American History: History 11 or 12 D1
D2 American Government: Political Science 2 D2
D3 Social Science: Agricultural Business 1* D3
Area E – Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development One course
E Lifelong Understanding & Self-Development: Animal Science 67** E
UPPER DIVISION G.E. CONSISTS OF 12 UNITS
These can be taken no sooner than the term in which 60 units of coursework are completed.
(Prerequisite for IB, IC, ID and M/I: Completion of FOUNDATION and appropriate BREADTH area.)
INTEGRATION Three upper division courses—one in each area.
IB Physical Universe and its Life Forms: Chemistry 170**; Natural Science 120**; Plant Science 105** IB
IC Arts and Humanities: Armenian 148; Dance 171; English 103, 174; French 109, 149; Humanities 104,
108, 110; Linguistics 115; Music 170A, 171, 187; Philosophy 150, 151; Spanish 129 IC
ID Social, Political & Economic Institutions & Behavior, Historical Background: Anthropology 116W, 145;
Chicano Latino Studies 114; Criminology 101, 153; Economics 146, 167, 176, 183; Kinesiology 111; Mass Communication &
Journalism 178; Psychology 123, 173; Social Science 110, 192S ID
MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL One course with prefix M/I
MI Anthropology 120; Asian American 110; Business Administration 104; Chicano Latino Studies 170; Communication 164;
Communicative Sciences & Disorders 139; Economics 181; Geography 167; History 186; Mass Communication &
Journalism 175; Philosophy 132; Political Science 120; Social Science 180; Social Work 136; Sociology 111; Women
Studies 110, 120, 135 M/I
MINIMUM G.E. UNITS REQUIRED ARE : 51 TOTAL GE UNITS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1 to 3 Units
Upper Division Writing Skills (Test or Course)
*Major Required G.E. Course **Major Recommended G.E. Course
This advising sheet is furnished as an aid to our students.
IF THERE IS AN ERROR OR OMISSION ON THIS ADVISING SHEET, IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THEIR CATALOG TO MAKE SURE THEY MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Animal Science Core 39 Units
Description / Transfer Course Units
Sem LD UD Grade
ASCI 001 Introduction to Animal Science ______3 _____
ASCI 035 Feeds and Feeding ______3 _____
ASCI 071 Meat Science ______3 _____
ASCI 101 Environmental Management of Farm Animals ______3 _____
ASCI 125 Animal Genetics ______3 _____
ASCI 135 Animal Nutrition ______3 _____
ASCI 145 Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals ______ 4 _____
ASCI 155 Animal Reproduction ______3 _____
ASCI 165 Infectious Disease of Domestic Animals ______3 _____
ASCI 186 Animal Science Seminar ______1 _____
BIOL 20 OR 120 Intro to Microbiology/ Microbiology ______4 or 4 _____
(Select 6 units from the following)
ASCI 21, 31, 41, 51*, 61*, 91 ______3 _____
______3 _____
Equine Specialization
ASCI 051 Horse Production (See Core) ______3 _____
ASCI 151 Advanced Horse Management ______3 _____
ASCI 152 Equine Nutrition ______3 _____
ASCI 153 Stable Management ______3 _____
ASCI 156 Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer ______1 _____
Career Specialization Equine Science 27 Units
Description / Transfer Course Units
Sem LD UD Grade
(Select 9 units from the following)
AGBS 028 or BA 18 Introductory Ag. Law / Business and the Environment ______3/4 _____
AGBS 031 or ACCT 4A Farm Accounting / Financial Accounting Principles & Systems ______3 _____
AGBS 117 Ag. Labor Management ______3 _____
AGBS 120 Agribusiness Management ______3 _____
CRSC 001 Intro to Crop Science ______3 _____
CRSC 102 Cereal and Forge Crops ______3 _____
CRSC 105 Range Ecology and Management ______3 _____
SW 002 Agricultural Water ______3 _____
SW 100 or 100N Soils / Soils in Environment ______3 _____
(Select 4 units from the following)
ASCI 56 Beginning Colt Training ______2 _____
ASCI 57 Advanced Colt Training ______2 _____
ASCI 187 Equestrian (Team Members only) ______2 _____
(Select 4 units from the following)
ASCI 180 Undergraduate Research ______1-4 _____
ASCI 181 Advanced Livestock and Dairy Evaluation ______3 _____
ASCI 182 Livestock Marketing and Show Management ______2 _____
ASCI 190 Independent Study ______1-3 _____
ASCI 194 Agricultural Internship ______1-8 _____
ASCI 196 Enterprise Management ______1-3 _____
Additional Requirements*/ Electives (9-12 units of the 51 unit GE Requirement) plus 1-3 excess units
Description/ Transfer Course Units
Sem LD UD Grade
AGBS 1 Introductory Agricultural Economics ______3 _____
BIOL 10 or 12 Life Science/Animal Biology ______3 _____
CHEM. 003A Introductory to General Chemistry ______4 _____
* Within the Animal Science Core, Equine specialization majors are required to take ASCI 51 and Dairy specialization majors are required to take ASCI 61.
For further clarification please refer to the General Catalog that pertains to your year.
If there is an error or omission on the advising sheet, it is still the student’s responsibility
to check their catalog to make sure they meet all requirements for graduation.