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Animal Sciences Curriculum
Animal Sciences Curriculum
Major in Animal Sciences
For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences
Students pursuing this major have four options:
- Animal business, management, and industry
- Companion, recreational, and laboratory animal science
- Food animal science
- Science, biotechnology, and pre-veterinary medicine
Animal Business, Management, and Industry Option
Students in the animal business, management, and industry option will be exposed to the business- related aspects of livestock production and related industries. Students will study the principles of economics, finance, risk and the decision-making process, as well as the scientific disciplines associated with animal production.
Companion, Recreational, and Laboratory Animal Science Option
The companion, recreational, and laboratory animal science option is designed for students intending to pursue a career in those industries generally not associated with traditional meat animal or dairy production. Students will take courses that prepare them for careers in specialized fields of animal care, animal health and animal well-being associated with zoos, kennels, research laboratories, and the racing industry.
Food Animal Science Option
The food animal science option is designed for students intending to pursue a career in animal management or one of the associated industries on completion of their undergraduate degree. It emphasizes the scientific disciplines involved in animal production and includes business courses.
Science, Biotechnology, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
The science, biotechnology, and pre-veterinary medicine option is specifically designed for students interested in graduate school, professional training, or technical positions after the undergraduate degree. It is intended to satisfy most entrance requirements to post graduate programs and emphasizes basic science courses. The option enables a student to complete all of the pre-veterinary science requirements while working towards a B.S. degree.