Undergraduate Majors and Minors
The study and integration of the science and management of animals.
Apply animal biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and other life sciences to the study of animal breeding, genetics, nutrition, physiology, growth, behavior, and management. Build your knowledge through a multitrack major, species-specific minors, and immersive, hands-on experiences stewarded by renowned faculty.
Majors
Animal Science Major
The Animal Science major is an exploration of livestock and companion animals that is geared toward careers in animal agriculture, science, government, academia, industry and veterinary medicine. The major offers several academic pathways for students planning to take the lead in animal related businesses, work in specific disciplines like nutrition, reproduction, and physiology or continue on to veterinary or graduate school.
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Minors
Animal Science Minor
A hands-on approach to the hard science and business of breeding, raising, and marketing livestock and companion animals
Equine Science Minor
The study of the business and science of horses, including nutrition, physiology, reproduction, genetics, growth, behavior, and management
Livestock Production Minor
Hands-on, career-focused minor covering livestock breeding, nutrition, health, and management practices for beef cattle, swine, sheep, and goats.
Poultry and Avian Science Minor
Focusing on the biology, management, and diseases of various avian species with an emphasis on domestic fowl
