Animal Sciences Minor

A minor in animal sciences introduces non-majors to the biology of domestic animals and also provides them with a greater understanding of the animal industry. Students choose this minor to enhance their major area of studies and improve their competitiveness in the broader field of agriculture.

REQUIREMENTS

(16) CREDIT HOURS, TO INCLUDE:

• INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCES (4)

ONE COURSE FROM:

• COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (3)
• ANIMALS AND SOCIETY (3)
• INTRODUCTION TO HORSE MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING (3)
• THE MEAT WE EAT (3)

9 HOURS FROM:

• HERD HEALTH MANAGEMENT (3)
• EQUINE MARKETING (3)
• INTRODUCTORY LIVESTOCK EVALUATION AND MARKETING (2)
• ANIMAL NUTRITION (4)
• ANIMAL BREEDING (3)
• REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY (4)
• ANIMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (4)
• PHYSIOLOGY OF EQUINE ATHLETE (3)
• MUSCLE FOODS (4)
• VALUE BASED MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK (3)
• MODERN LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS (4)
• BEEF PRODUCTION (4)
• HORSE PRODUCTION (4)
• ADVANCED LIVESTOCK JUDGING (1)
• EQUINE NUTRITION (3)
• MEAT PROCESSING (4)
• ISSUES IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE (2)
• PROFESSIONAL DISCOURSE IN AGRICULTURE (1)
• MICROBIOLOGY OF MEATS AND OTHER FOODS (4)
• SENSORY EVALUATION (3)

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