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Department of Animal Sciences

Companion Animal Science Option (067G) Checklist

rev. 8/20/25

Please use the following checklist to review your courses but also check on Degree Navigator to ensure all categories are "checked" off. Please contact Dr. Aparna Zama (zama@sebs.rutgers.edu; 848-932-8495), if you have any questions

R1, R2, R3, and R9 are common to ALL Animal Science Options. R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are specific to the Companion Animal Science option.

R1: General Biology (3 courses; 8-10 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
01:119:115 General Biology I (4 cr)  
01:119:116 General Biology II (4 cr)  
01:119:117 Biological Research Lab (2 cr)  
R2: General Chemistry (3 courses; 9 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
01:160:161 General Chemistry I (4 cr)  
01:160:162 General Chemistry II (4 cr)  
01:160:171 Introduction to Experimentation (1 cr)  
R3: Proficiency in Animal Sciences (6 courses; 16-17 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
11:067:142 Animal Science (3 cr)  
11:067:300 Integrative Physiology (4 cr) or
01:146:356 Systems Physiology (3 cr)
 
11:067:327 Animal Reproduction (3 cr)  
11:067:330 Animal Nutrition (3 cr)  
11:067:331 Animal Nutrition Lab (1 cr)  
11:067:328 Animal Genetics (3 cr) or 01:447:380 Genetics (4 cr)  
R4: Companion Animal Science Requirements (8 courses; 20 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
01:160:209 Elementary Organic Chemistry (3 cr)  
01:160:211 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr)  
11:067:101 Careers in Animal Science (3 cr)  
11:067:250 Companion Animal Science (3 cr)  
11:067:404 Animal Diseases (3 cr)  
11:115:301 Introductory Biochemistry (3 cr)  
11:115:313 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (1 cr)  
11:216:441 Animal Behavior (3 cr)  
R5: Mathematics (4 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
01:640:111 Precalculus Pt. I (2 cr) and
01:640:112 Precalculus Pt. 2 (2 cr)
 
or
01:640:115 Precalculus College Mathematics (4 cr)  
or
01:640:135 Calculus I for the Life and Social Sciences (4 cr)  
or
01:640:151 Calculus for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (4 cr)  
R6: Economics (6 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
11:373:121 Principles and Applications of Microeconomics (3 cr)  
and
11:373:122 Principles and Applications of Macroeconomics (3 cr)  
R7: Companion Animal Science Electives (6 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
11:067:101 Careers in Animal Science (3 cr)  
11:067:102 Animals in Society (3 cr)  
11:067:210 Introduction to Veterinary Technology (3 cr)  
11:067:275 Laboratory Animal Science: Management and Techniques (3 cr)  
11:067:310 Domestic Animal Behavior and Welfare (3 cr)  
11:067:322 Dairy Cattle Artificial Insemination (1 cr)  
11:067:336 Livestock Production and Management II (3 cr)  
11:067:350 Canine Behavior and Training (3 cr)  
11:067:384 Horse Management (3 cr)  
11:067:389 Companion Animal Nutrition (3 cr)  
11:067:390 Equine Nutrition (3 cr)  
11:067:391 Comparative Mammalian Anatomy (3 cr)  
11:067:392 Comparative Mammalian Anatomy Lab (1 cr)  
11:067:395 Animal Assisted Therapy (3 cr)  
11:067:398 Advanced Equine Health Care & Management (3 cr)  
11:067:401 Topics in Equine Science (3 cr)  
11:067:402 Equine Exercise Physiology (3 cr)  
11:067:406 Farm Productivity Analysis in the Animal Sciences (3 cr)  
11:067:410 Neuroendocrinology (3 cr)  
11:067:413 Developing Future Leaders for the Equine Industry (1 cr)  
11:067:430 Animal Microtechniques and Tissue Culture (4)  
11:067:450 Endocrinology (4 cr)  
11:067:490 Pathophysiology (3 cr)  
11:067:491 Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology (3 cr)  
11:067:492 Molecular and Cellular Physiology (3 cr)  
11:216:323 Ornithology (4 cr)  
11:216:325 Vertebrate Zoology (4 cr)  
**Courses are subject to change as courses are added or dropped. THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST!
R8: Behavior Requirement (2 courses)
Course Code Course Title Completed
01:830:311 Learning Process (3 cr)  
01:830:313 Physiological Psychology (3 cr)  
01:830:315 Comparative Psychology (3 cr)  
11:067:460 Animals and the Law (3 cr)  
11:067:461 Topics in Companion Animal Issues: Animals and Health (2 cr)  
11:067:310 Domestic Animal Behavior and Welfare (3 cr)  
11:067:350 Canine Behavior and Training (3 cr)  
11:216:240 Behavioral Biology (3 cr)  
11:216:269 Evolution of Animal Behavior (3 cr)  
R9: Experiential Learning Courses (7 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
11:067:175 Animal Handling, Fitting and Exhibition (1 cr)  
11:067:176 Animal Handling, Fitting and Exhibition Supervisor (1 cr)  
11:067:201 Cattle Practicum (2 cr)  
11:067:202 Small Ruminant Practicum (2 cr)  
11:067:203 Swine Practicum (2 cr)  
11:067:205 Laboratory Animal Practicum (2 cr)  
11:067:207 Horse Practicum (2 cr)  
11:067:350 Canine Behavior and Training (3 cr)  
11:067:411 Studies in Animal Science (1-4 cr)  
11:067:414 Teaching in Animal Science (1-3 cr)  
11:067:415 Leadership in Animal Science (1-2 cr)  
11:067:416 In Vivo Lab Animal Techniques (3 cr)  
11:067:493/494 Research in Animal Science (1-6 cr)  
11:554:487/488 GH Cook Honors Program (6-12 cr)  
11:902:300/301 SEBS Internship I/II (3 cr or 6 cr)