Animal Science BS

Dairy Production

Area of Interest

Overview

The Dairy Production area of interest is designed to to provide students with a solid foundation in animal biology, nutrition, genetics, behavior and management, preparing students for employment in a variety of careers centered within the animal agriculture industry. The sequence of courses is structured to enable students to develop knowledge and skills in animal husbandry, food animal production, applied and resource economics, and business management and marketing.

Requirements

Animal Science majors must pass all courses from Group A, at least one course from Group B, at least one course from Group C, and one additional course from either Group B or C. No single class can satisfy more than one requirement.

Every undergraduate student in a baccalaureate degree program in the University, on all campuses, must complete the Common Curriculum. The Common Curriculum requires students to complete six Topics of Inquiry and three Competencies. All students must complete a minimum of 40 credits of coursework approved for the Common Curriculum.

Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources section of the Undergraduate Student Catalog.

Sample Four-Year Plan

This is an example schedule for planning purposes only and is meant to be a guide for students and advisors. 120 credits total needed to complete degree. For official degree information, please contact the Degree Audit section of the Office of the Registrar and speak with your advisor.

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