Animal Science

Animal science is also known as animal bioscience. It is about the study of biology of animals under the control of humankind. Animal science work is to provide strong background of science but also hands-on experience working with animals on campus-based farms. The animal sciences major offers an opportunity to apply animal biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and other life sciences to the study of animal breeding and genetics, nutrition, physiology, growth, behavior, and management. Animal science prepares students for the career opportunity in the field of animal breeding, food and fiber production, nutrition, animal agribusiness, animal behavior and welfare, and biotechnology. And in a typical animal science program there are courses like genetics, microbiology, nutrition, reproduction. There are also other courses in support areas such as genetics, soils, agricultural economics and marketing, legal aspects, and the environment. All of these courses are essential to entering in an animal science profession. The animal sciences major offers an opportunity to apply animal biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and other life sciences to the study of animal breeding and genetics, nutrition, physiology, growth, behavior, and management.