Selecting a Major:
The two most popular majors are Biology and Agricultural Science at Truman State
University, this does not mean that you have to choose either of these two
majors. Remember schools like diversity so choosing a different major may work
in your favor. However you must consider the time you want to spend doing
undergraduate work as it may be hard to complete all of the extra vet school
requirements in four years if you do decide to choose a non-science major. It
should also be noted that it is not necessary to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree
before going to vet school; it is possible to apply to vet school as long as the
class requirements are met (see the Academics tab). So if you finish the
required courses in three years you are still able to apply.
Below are the degree requirements at Truman State.
Classes required for a Biology BS (Bachelor of Science) Degree:
|
CATEGORIES & Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
Liberal Studies Program |
32-57 |
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Missouri Statute |
1-3 |
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Required Support |
30 |
|
MATH 198: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
5 |
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STAT 190: Basic Statistics |
3 |
|
BIOL 107: Introductory Biology I |
4 |
|
PHYS 185: College Physics I |
4 |
|
PHYS 186: College Physics II |
4 |
|
CHEM 120: Chemical Principles I |
5 |
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CHEM 121: Chemical Principles II |
5 |
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|
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B.S. Requirement |
8 |
|
CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
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CHEM 331: Organic Chemistry II |
3 |
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CHEM 330: Org. Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
|
CHEM 332: Org. Chemistry II Lab. |
1 |
|
Or CHEM 333: Org. Chem Lab (Super Lab) |
2 |
|
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Major Requirements (Biology Core) |
22 |
|
BIOL 145: Freshman Seminar |
1 |
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BIOL 108: Introductory Biology II |
4 |
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BIOL 200: Cell Biology |
4 |
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BIOL 300: Genetics |
4 |
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BIOL 301: Introduction to Ecology |
4 |
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BIOL 315: Physiology or BIOL 405: Plant Physiology |
4 |
|
BIOL 545: Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
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|
|
Biology Electives |
15 |
|
Includes BIOL courses, as well as CHEM 421: Biochemistry |
|
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|
Electives |
to total 124 |
Classes required for an Agricultural Science BS (Bachelor of Science) Degree:
|
Categories & Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
Liberal Studies Program |
32-57 |
|
|
|
|
Missouri Statute |
1-3 |
|
|
|
|
Required Support |
31-35 |
|
BIOL 107: Introductory Biology I* |
4 |
|
CHEM 120: Chemical Principles I* |
5 |
|
ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics * |
3 |
|
|
|
|
B.S. Requirement (Agricultural Science) |
0-6 |
|
CHEM 320: Foundations of Organic Chemistry OR CHEM 329: Organic Chemistry I |
3-4 |
|
CHEM 121: Chemical Principles II* |
5 |
|
Major Requirements (Agricultural Science Core) |
27 |
|
AGSC 108: Introduction to Agricultural Systems |
4 |
|
AGSC 110: Principles of Plant Agriculture |
4 |
|
AGSC 212: Principles of Soil Science |
4 |
|
AGSC 260: Agricultural Markets and Products |
3 |
|
AGSC 315: Principles of Animal Agriculture |
4 |
|
AGSC 415: Ethical Issues in Sustainable Agriculture |
3 |
|
AGSC 420: Seminar in Agriculture |
1 |
|
AGSC 490: Practicum in Agriculture I* |
2 |
|
AGSC 491: Practicum in Agriculture II* |
2 |
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*Practicum I and II will serve as the Capstone Experience. |
|
|
Electives in Agricultural Science (AGSC Prefix) |
15 |
|
Area of Specialization |
15 |
|
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Learning Plan |
15 |
|
Students will design an individualized Learning Plan in consultation with their academic advisor. This plan, to which very few restrictions apply, is intended to meet the life-long needs of the student. Such a plan might include an existing minor in a discipline other than Biology, additional Biology courses, or a mixture of courses from several disciplines. Learning plans must be submitted to and approved by a committee of Biology faculty members. |
|
|
Electives |
to total 124 |
For a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree you need intermediate language proficiency with 0-6 credit hours.