OVERVIEW OF THE MAJOR

The Animal Science major offers a variety of opportunities to students who enjoy animals and wish to study their biology and care.  A practical, as well as, a scientific understanding of domestic animals is obtained by completing a specialization: animal behavior, biochemistry, genetics, nutrition, physiology, aquatic animals, avian sciences, companion & captive animals, laboratory animals, equine science, livestock & dairy, or poultry.

The Bachelor of Science programs in Animal Science attracts students with a broad array of interests in animals including nutritional needs, physiological functions, genetic control of function, molecular biology and biotechnology.  Knowledge is gained both in lecture classes and hands-on laboratories.  The course expose students to an integrated study of animal behavior, reproductions, growth, lactation, molecular biology, animal breeding, livestock judging, and many other aspects of animal biology.  A wide array of formal and informal internship opportunities are available to the department's extensive animal facilities.