4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The Computer Science + Animal Sciences degree at UIUC is an innovative interdisciplinary program jointly offered by the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science (Grainger College of Engineering) and the Department of Animal Sciences (College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences). It integrates computational methods with biological and agricultural sciences to solve complex challenges in animal health, food systems, and sustainability.
University Recognition & Accreditations:
UIUC's Computer Science program ranks among the top in the U.S.
The College of ACES is renowned for agricultural and biological science research
Key Highlights:
Merges core programming, data analysis, and systems design with animal physiology, nutrition, and genomics
Addresses real-world applications such as sensor-based herd health monitoring, genomic data analytics, and automated livestock management systems
Prepares students for careers in agri-tech, animal informatics, bioinformatics, and environmental tech sectors
Course Overview:
Year 1: Intro to Comp Science I & II, Computer Science Orientation, Calculus I & II, Intro to Animal Science, General Chemistry I
Year 2: Data Structures, Software Design Lab, General Chemistry II, General Chemistry Lab II, Cells, Metabolism, and Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Animal Reproduction, General Education Elective
Year 3: Systems Programming, Linear Algebra, Basic Animal Sciences Courses, Applied Animal Sciences Courses, Prob and Stat for Comp Sci, General Education Electives
Year 4: Progrmg Languages & Compilers, Basic Animal Sciences Courses, Applied Animal Sciences Courses, General Education Electives
Access to semester, summer, and year-round research projects in both CS and animal sciences
UIUC’s ACES and CS career fairs offer extensive internship and job networking
Student organizations span AI in agriculture, bioinformatics, animal welfare tech, and more
Opportunities for field-based tech development and lab research under faculty mentorship
Graduates are prepared for interdisciplinary graduate programs in computer science, animal sciences, data science, and bioinformatics
In-demand in food systems innovation, smart farming, biotech, and environmental analytics
UIUC’s strong industry connections support high job placement and research funding
Many pursue advanced degrees or careers at the intersection of computing and life sciences
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