Minor Requirements

The Animal Science minor offers a great opportunity for any undergraduate student to pursue their interests in the Animal Science field in an accessible manor. Students declaring a minor in Animal Science must declare the minor prior to graduating.

Requirements

The minor is satisfied by completing at least 15 credit hours of Animal Science courses. Students completing the Animal Science minor assemble courses, or demonstrate having the equivalent from elsewhere, that include basic and applied biology of animals (i.e. anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics) along with a selection of intermediate or advanced offerings from the Animal Science curriculum.  No pre-requisite courses are necessary before declaring a minor in Animal Science. 

All Animal Science courses count towards the 15 credit hours except Special Studies. Students must complete at least one of the following core courses as part of their minor:

  • ANSC 2120 Animal Nutrition
  • ANSC 2210 Animal Genetics
  • ANSC 2400 Biology of Reproduction
  • BIOAP 1100 Domestic Animal Biology

Additionally:

  • No more than 3 credits (1 course) can be used to fulfill requirements for the student’s major.
  • Credits or courses used to fulfill requirements for the Animal Science minor cannot be used to meet requirements for another minor.

Please consult with the ANSC_Undergrad [at] cornell.edu (Undergraduate Program Coordinator) if you are interested or have questions.  

To declare a minor in Animal Science, complete the form below prior to graduation.