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Department of Poultry & Animal Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

Introduction

Animals are an essential part of our daily lives since they provide food, clothing and companionship. It is therefore important to study and understand their biological function in order to care for them for their benefit and yours. Animal sciences is the study of domestic animals, including their nutrition, genetics, breeding, welfare, physiology, and use in animal production systems.

Program Features

  • Duration: 04 Years
  • Credit Hours: 133
  • Semester: 08
  • Campus: Quid e Azam Campus
Semester – I
Code Course Name Credit Hours
AS-411Introduction to Animal Husbandry 2(1-1)
AS-412Principles of Heredity 3(2-1)
AS-413English (Study Skills)3(3-0)
AS-414Computer science 3(2-1)
AS-415Islamic Studies OR Ethics (For Foreigners /NonMuslims) 2(2-0)
AS-416Basic Mathematics 3(3-0)
Semester – II
Code Course Name Credit Hours
AS-421 Animal Physiology 3(2-1)
AS-422 Anatomy of Domestic Animals 3(2-1)
AS-423Introductory Molecular Genetics 2(1-1)
AS-424Basic Biochemistry3(2-1)
AS-425Composition and Communication Skills 2(2-0)
AS-426Pakistan Studies 2(2-0)
AS-427Basic Statistics2(2-0)
Semester – III
Code Course Name Credit Hours
AS-431Introduction to Livestock Management3(2-1)
AS-432Basic Microbiology3(2-1)
AS-433Principles of Animal Nutrition3(2-1)
AS-434Introduction to Rangelands and Wildlife Management 3(2-1)
AS-435Management of Dairy Animals2(1-1)
AS-436Theory of lactation and Milk Production3(2-1)
AS-437Minerals and Vitamins3(3-0)
Semester – IV
Code Course Name Credit Hours
AS-441Fundamentals of Animal Breeding3(2-1)
AS-442Fundamentals of Mechanized Farming3(2-1)
AS-443Forages and Fodders3(2-1)
AS-444Histology and Embryology of Domestic Animals3(2-1)
AS-445Feed Evaluation, Formulation and Processing Technology3(2-1)
AS-446Introductory Entomology 3(2-1)
AS-447Introduction to Farm Animal Health3(2-1)
Semester – V
Code Course Name Credit Hours
AS-451Metabolism of Primary Nutrients 3(2-1)
AS-452Range Livestock Production2(1-1)
AS-453Principles of Small Ruminant Production2(1-1)
AS-454Immunology3(2-1)
AS-455Livestock feed resources and Forage Conservation3(2-1)
AS-456Selection for Economic Traits in Farm Animals2(1-1)
AS-457Principles of Meat Production3(2-1)
Semester – VI
Code Course Name Credit Hours
AS-461Animal Feeding Practices3(2-1)
AS-462Conservation and utilization of animal genetic resources3(2-1)
AS-463Introduction to Soil Science3(2-1)
AS-464Feed Mill Operation / Feed Microscopy and Quality Control3(2-1)
AS-465Behaviour and Welfare of Farm Animals3(2-1)
AS-466Introduction to Pharmacology3(2-1)
Semester – VII
Code Course Name Credit Hours
AS-471Physiology of Reproduction3(2-1)
AS-472Introduction to Toxicology2(1-1)
AS-473Meat Inspection and Necropsy Practice3(2-1)
AS-474Poultry Hygiene and Disease Prevention2(1-1)
AS-475General Parasitology and Protozoology3(2-1)
AS-476Introduction to Fisheries and Aquaculture2(1-1)
AS-477Dairy Technology2 (1-1)
Semester – VIII
Code Course Name Credit Hours
AS-481Technical Report Writing1(1-0)
AS-482Internship /Research Project5(0-5)
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