ACADEMIC TRANSFER CURRICULUM GUIDE
Transfer Guide – Associate of Science Degree
Suggested Program of Study for a B.S. in Animal Science
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR)
A course may be used to satisfy only one graduation requirement. A total of at least 60 credits is required.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
A course may be used to satisfy only one graduation requirement for the A.S. degree. Likewise, a course may only be used to satisfy one ACE requirement.
UNL will accept a maximum of 60 credit hours from a community college.
CASNR policy states that no more than 10 semester hours of below C grades are transferable from colleges outside the NU system. Grades below C can only be applied to free electives.
Courses that have a prefix of AGRI are not offered on the Lincoln campus.
| Written Communication - Two Classes -6.0 Cr Hrs | Speech Communication - One Class - 3.0 Cr Hrs |
| TAKE THE FOLLOWING FOR ACE 1 REQUIREMENT | CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR ACE 2 REQUIREMENT |
| ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3.0) | SPCH 1110 - Public Speaking (3.0) |
| TAKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR COMMUNICATION ELECTIVE | *SPCH 2810 - Business & Professional Comm. (3.0) |
ENGL1020 - English Composition II (3.0) ENGL 2560 -Technical Writing (3.0) | |
| Mathematics/Logic- Two Classes - 6.0 Cr Hrs | The prerequisite for math courses must have been taken within the past 3 years |
| TAKE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING FOR ACE 3 REQUIREMENT | |
| MATH 1200 - Trigonometry (3.0) | *MATH 1600 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5.0) |
| MATH 1300 - Pre-calculus (5.0) | *MATH 2170 - Applied Statistics (3.0) |
| *MATH 1400 - Applied Calculus (3.0) |
NOTE: Take one course marked with an * to fulfill UNL’s ACE 3. If your test scores indicate you need to take MATH 1150, it will count as an elective at UNL and toward the AS degree. Students may only receive credit for MATH 1300 or for MATH 1150 and/or 1200. Credit cannot be received for both MATH 1400 & 1600.
| Natural Science With Lab -Two Classes - 8.0 Cr Hrs | |
| TAKE THE TWO LAB SCIENCE COURSES BELOW FOR ACE 4 REQUIREMENT | |
| BIOS 1400 - Biology I (4.0) | CHEM 1090 - General Chemistry I (4.0) |
One Additional Math or Natural Science w/Lab 4.0 Cr Hrs | |
| BIOS 1400 - Biology I (4.0) |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences - One Class - 3.0 Cr Hrs | |
| TAKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR ACE 6 REQUIREMENT | |
| ECON 2110 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3.0) | ECON 2120 - Principles of Microeconomics (3.0) |
| Humanities – One Class - 3.0 Cr Hrs | |
| TAKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR ACE 7 REQUIREMENT | |
| ARTS 1050 - Intro to Art History and Criticism I (3.0) | MUSC 1010 - Intro to Music (3.0) |
| ARTS 1060 - Intro to Art History and Criticism II (3.0) | MUSC 2800 - Introduction to World Music (3.0) |
| ENGL 1510 - Introduction to Creative Writing (3.0) | MUSC 2870 - History of Rock Music (3.0) |
| ENGL 2520 - Fiction Writing (3.0) | SPCH 2050 - Oral Performance of Literature (3.0) |
| ENGL 2530 - Poetry Writing (3.0) | THEA 1010 - Introduction to Theatre (3.0) |
| HUMS 1200 - Contemporary Arts & Ideas (3.0) |
| Additional Humanities or Social Science – 3.0 Cr Hrs | |
| TAKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR ACE 5 REQUIREMENT | |
| ENGL 2050 - Modern Fiction (3.0) | ENGL 2450 - Native American Literature (3.0) |
| ENGL 2100 - Introduction to Literature (3.0) | ENGL 2460 - Latino/a & Latin American Lit. (3.0) |
| ENGL 2140 - Intro to Shakespeare (3.0) | ENGL 2470 - Asian American Literature (3.0) |
| ENGL 2150 - Introduction to Women’s Literature (3.0) | HIST 1000 - Western Tradition to 1500 (3.0) |
| ENGL 2160 - Children’s Literature (3.0) | HIST 1010 - Western Tradition Since 1500 (3.0) |
| ENGL 2200 - Science Fiction Literature (3.0) | HIST 2010 - American History I (3.0) |
| ENGL 2210 - American Literature After 1865 (3.0) | HIST 2020 - American History II (3.0) |
| ENGL 2220 - British Literature Post-1800 (3.0) | PHIL 1010 - Introduction to Philosophy (3.0) |
| ENGL 2440 - African American Literature (3.0) | PHIL 2130 – Bioethics (3.0) |
| Culture & Gender Studies – One Class - 3.0 Cr Hrs | |
| TAKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR ACE 9 REQUIREMENT | |
| ANTH 1120 - General Anthropology (3.0) | HIST 2100 - World History to 1500 CE (3.0) |
| ENGL 2150 - Introduction to Women’s Literature (3.0) | HIST 2110 - World History since 1500 CE (3.0) |
| ENGL 2440 - African American Literature (3.0) | MUSC 2800 - Introduction to World Music (3.0) |
| ENGL 2450 - Native American Literature (3.0) | PHIL 2610/RELS 2610 - Comparative Religions (3.0) |
| ENGL 2460 - Latino/a & Latin American Lit. (3.0) | POLS 1600 - International Relations (3.0) |
| ENGL 2470 - Asian American Literature (3.0) | SOCI 2000 - Women in Contemporary Society (3.0) |
| GEOG 1400 - Human Geography (3.0) | SOCI 2010 - Social Problems (3.0) |
| GEOG 1420 - World Regional Geography (3.0) | SOCI 2150 - Issues of Unity & Diversity (3.0) |
NOTE: The following are suggested electives. Consult with an advisor to discuss options. Because UNL will accept a maximum of 60 semester hours, you may need to wait and take some of these courses at UNL.
| Electives – 17.0-21.0 Cr Hrs | |
| Additional Math | If your test scores indicate you need to take College Algebra before the math courses on front page, it will count as an elective. |
| MATH 1150 - College Algebra (3.0) | |
| ANIMAL BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION: | TAKE THE FOLLOWING COURSES |
| *AGRI 1141 – Livestock Management (4.0) | BIOS 2410 - General Genetics (4.0) |
| *AGRI 1257 – Live Animal Selection & Carcass Eval. (3.0) | CHEM 2510 - Organic Chemistry I (4.0) |
| AGRI 1258 – Introduction to Meats (3.0) | CHEM 2520 - Organic Chemistry II (4.0) |
| BIOS 1410 - Biology II (4.0) | NOTE: *AGRI 1141 & *AGRI 1257 are pre-requisites for 1258 and will count as electives. AGRI 1258 will fulfill a requirement. |
| BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION OPTION: | TAKE THE FOLLOWING COURSES |
| *AGRI 1141 – Livestock Management (4.0) | AGRI 1143 - Introduction to Equine Management (3.0) |
| *AGRI 1257 – Live Animal Selection & Carcass Eval. (3.0) | AGRI 1177 - Companion Animals (3.0) |
| AGRI 1258 – Introduction to Meats (3.0) | ECON 1200 - Personal Finance (3.0) |
| CHEM 2510 - Organic Chemistry I (4.0) | ENTR 1050 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3.0) |
| ACCT 1200 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0) | NOTES: This option requires *AGRI 1141 OR *AGRI 1257. However, if you would like to take AGRI 1258, you will need to take both. |
| COMPANION ANIMAL SCIENCE OPTION: | |
| AGRI 1177 - Companion Animals (3.0) | ACCT 1200 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0) |
| BIOS 2200 - Principles of Ecology (4.0) | ECON 1200 - Personal Finance (3.0) |
| BIOS 2460 - Microbiology (4.0) | ENTR 1050 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3.0) |
| CHEM 2510 - Organic Chemistry I (4.0) | |
| EQUINE SCIENCE OPTION: | |
| AGRI 1143 - Introduction to Equine Management (3.0) | ACCT 1200 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0) |
| BIOS 2460 - Microbiology (4.0) | ECON 1200 - Personal Finance (3.0) |
| CHEM 2510 - Organic Chemistry I (4.0) | ENTR 1050 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3.0) |
| FOOD ANIMAL PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT OPTION: | |
| AGRI 1141 – Livestock Management (4.0) | AGRI 1153 – Soils & Plant nutrition (4.0) |
| AGRI 1257 – Live Animal Selection & Carcass Eval. (3.0) | BIOS 2460 - Microbiology (4.0) |
| AGRI 1258 – Introduction to Meats (3.0) | CHEM 2510 - Organic Chemistry I (4.0) |
| MEAT SCIENCE OPTION: | TAKE THE FOLLOWING COURSES |
| *AGRI 1141 – Livestock Management (4.0) | FSDT 1102 – Sanitation and Safety (3.0) |
| AGRI 1257 – Live Animal Selection & Carcass Eval. (3.0) | CHOOSE ONE OF THESE |
| AGRI 1258 – Introduction to Meats (3.0) | ACCT 1200 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0) |
| BIOS 2460 - Microbiology (4.0) | ECON 1200 - Personal Finance (3.0) |
| CHEM 2510 - Organic Chemistry I (4.0) | ENTR 1050 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3.0) |
| NOTE: This option requires AGRI 1257 & 1258. However, *AGRI 1141 is a pre-requisite for 1258 and will count as an elective for this option. | |
| VETERINARY ANIMAL SCIENCES OPTION: | |
| BIOS 1410 - Biology II (4.0) | CHOOSE ONE OF THESE |
| BIOS 2410 - General Genetics (4.0) | ACCT 1200 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0) |
| CHEM 2510 - Organic Chemistry I (4.0) | ECON 1200 - Personal Finance (3.0) |
| CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry II (4.0) | ENTR 1050 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3.0) |
| PHYS 1410 - Elementary General Physics I (5.0) |
This transfer guide was developed by SCC in consultation with UNL advising representatives, but is not meant to be a substitute for advising. To ensure you have the most accurate information to aid in degree completion and transfer requirements, please schedule an appointment with your advisor. Courses and equivalencies are subject to change. Refer to www.transferology.com for the most accurate information regarding the transfer of courses.