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Laboratory Animal Science Option (067) 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 R7 are common to ALL Animal Science Options. R4, R5, R6, and R8 are specific to the Laboratory 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 (7 courses; 16-17 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
11:067:142 Animal Science (3 cr)  
11:067:205 Lab Animal Practicum (2 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: Laboratory Animal Science Requirements (6 courses; 20 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
11:067:275 Laboratory Animal Science: Management & Techniques (3 cr)  
11:067:404 Animal Diseases (3 cr)  
11:067:430 Animal Microtechniques and Tissue Culture (4 cr)  
01:960:401 Basic Statistics for Research (3 cr)  
11:680:390 General Microbiology (4 cr) or
01:447:390 General Microbiology (4 cr)
 
11:373:121 Principles and Applications of Microeconomics (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: Organic Chemistry (10 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
01:160:307 Organic Chemistry I (4 cr)  
01:160:308 Organic Chemistry II (4 cr)  
01:160:311 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 cr)  
or
01:160:313 Organic Chemistry Lab Pt. 1 (1 cr) and
01:160:314 Organic Chemistry Lab Pt. 2 (1 cr)
 
R7: Experiential Learning Courses (7 credits)
Course Code Course Title Completed
11:067:150 Introduction to Animal Handling (1 cr)  
11:067:175 Animal Handling, Fitting and Exhibition (1 cr)  
11:067:176 Animal Handling, Fitting and Exhibition Supervisor (1 cr)  
11:067:205 Laboratory Animal Practicum (2 cr)  
11:067:210 Introduction to Veterinary Technology (3 cr)  
11:067:260 Animal Evaluation and Selection (3 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)  
R8: Laboratory 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)  
11:067:250 Companion Animal Science (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)  
11:067:416 In Vivo Lab Animal Techniques (3 cr)  
11:067:450 Endocrinology (4 cr)  
11:067:460 Animals and the Law (3 cr)  
11:067:490 Pathophysiology (3 cr)  
11:067:491 Reproduction and Developmental Toxicology (3 cr)  
11:067:492 Molecular and Cellular Physiology (3 cr)  
**Courses are subject to change as courses are added or dropped. THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST!