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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

ANIMAL SCIENCE (Animal Industries Emphasis)

  1. Disciplinary Knowledge
    1. Attain knowledge in mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
    2. Know the nature, intent, and scope of Animal Science.
    3. Attain depth in two subfields of Animal Science.
    4. Achieve understanding in the disciplines of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction.
    5. Integrate knowledge from the various disciplines to effectively conduct livestock operations.
  2. Skills and Career Competencies
    1. Comprehend reading materials appropriate to course levels.
    2. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
    3. Conduct library research using modern methods.
    4. Use a computer for written work, presentations, and research.
    5. Attain proficiency in basic techniques of animal management.
  3. Applications

    The Animal Industries emphasis is intended to be a terminal degree program that prepares graduates to enter into careers in the management of animal production enterprises or in the industries that support animal production.

ANIMAL SCIENCE, DAIRY SCIENCE (Science Emphasis)

  1. Disciplinary Knowledge
    1. Attain knowledge in mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
    2. Know the nature, intent, and scope of Animal/Dairy Science.
    3. Attain depth in one subfield of Animal/Dairy Science.
    4. Achieve understanding in the disciplines of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction.
    5. Effectively integrate knowledge from basic sciences to applications in the animal sciences.
  2. Skills and Career Competencies
    1. Comprehend reading materials appropriate to course levels.
    2. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
    3. Conduct library research using modern methods.
    4. Use a computer for written work, presentations, and research.
  3. Applications

    The Science emphasis is intended to prepare graduates for success in further postbaccalaureate education in animal/dairy science and related disciplines. A secondary goal of the Science emphasis is to prepare graduates who do not continue their education beyond the baccalaureate degree for careers in the science-based sector of the animal/dairy industries.

ANIMAL SCIENCE; BIOVETERINARY SCIENCE (Biotechnology Emphasis)

  1. Disciplinary Knowledge
    1. Attain a working knowledge of biological systems including Genetics, Reproduction and Microbiology.
    2. Acquire a working knowledge of mathematics, including calculus and statistics.
    3. Achieve a working knowledge of Chemistry, including Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry.
    4. Attain a basic knowledge of Animal Biotechnology and Ethics.
  2. Skills and Career Competencies
    1. Understand and perform Molecular Cloning.
    2. Understand and perform Cell Culture procedures.
    3. Understand and perform Protein Purification.
    4. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
    5. Attain proficiency in basic techniques of animal management.
    6. Conduct scientific-literature searches using modern methods.
  3. Applications

    The Biotechnology emphasis is intended to prepare graduates for successful careers in the biotechnology industry, in biotechnology research, or for graduate study in related fields.

BIOVETERINARY SCIENCE

  1. Disciplinary Knowledge
    1. Attain a working knowledge of biological systems including molecular genetics.
    2. Acquire a working knowledge of mathematics, including calculus and statistics.
    3. Achieve a working knowledge of Chemistry, including Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry.
    4. Acquire a basic knowledge of General Physics.
    5. Attain a basic knowledge of Animal Production, including Breeding, Nutrition, and Reproduction.
    6. Achieve a basic understanding of health and disease mechanisms.
    7. Understand the ethics and profession of Veterinary Medicine.
  2. Skills and Career Competencies
    1. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
    2. Achieve Quantitative Competency.
    3. Conduct scientific literature searches using modern methods.
  3. Applications

    The Bioveterinary Science undergraduate program is intended to prepare students for admission to a professional school of veterinary medicine or other post-baccalaureate graduate program in the life sciences leading to career opportunities in veterinary medicine, life science research, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical/toxicological testing laboratories.

DAIRY SCIENCE (Dairy Industries Emphasis)

  1. Disciplinary Knowledge
    1. Attain knowledge in mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
    2. Know the nature, intent, and scope of Dairy Science.
    3. Achieve understanding in the disciplines of animal genetics, health, nutrition, reproduction, and lactation.
    4. Integrate knowledge from the various disciplines to effectively conduct dairy operations.
  2. Skills and Career Competencies
    1. Comprehend reading materials appropriate to course levels.
    2. Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
    3. Conduct library research using modern methods.
    4. Use a computer for written work, presentations, and research.
    5. Attain proficiency in basic techniques of animal management.
  3. Applications

    The Dairy Industries emphasis is intended to be a terminal degree program that prepares graduates to enter into careers in the management of dairy production enterprises or in industries that support dairy production.

DAIRY HERDSMAN (One-year Certificate Program)

  1. Knowledge Areas
    1. Dairy Genetics and Breeding: Students will acquire basic knowledge of the principles of genetics and reproductive physiology with emphasis on their application to effective choice of matings and reproduction in dairy cattle. They will acquire the skills necessary to perform artificial insemination with dairy cattle.
    2. Dairy Nutrition and Feeding: Students will acquire a knowledge of basic principles of ruminant nutrition, appropriate feeds for dairy cattle, and how to use computer programs to balance simple dairy rations.
    3. Dairy Health and Calf Management: Students will learn the herd health practices from a (DVM) and become acquainted with the methods of calf raising and how good health is maintained in dairy animals of all ages.
    4. Dairy Records, Finance, and Computations: Students will learn the computational methods for solving quantitative problems relevant to dairy management and acquire knowledge in traditional and computerized record keeping systems and the financial options available to dairy operators.
    5. Lactation, Milking Systems, and Dairy Facilities: Students will learn the processes of milk secretion and harvest. They will acquire an understanding of the principles and practices of dairy construction and facilities design through observation and analysis of a variety of systems.
    6. Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Judging: Students will be instructed in aspects of dairy animal anatomy and function and how to rank groups of animals on these traits. They will learn to give oral reasons to justify their rankings.
  2. Learning Skills

    Students will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform the day-to-day operations required on a modern dairy farm. They will acquire the necessary skills by observing, reading, writing, listening, speaking and problem solving, as well as hands-on skills obtained from laboratory practice and dairy work experience.

  3. Applications

    The Dairy Herdsman Program is intended to prepare students for employment as dairy herdsmen or in other entry level positions in the modern dairy production industry. A secondary objective of the program is to provide practical instruction in dairy production techniques for students who wish to further their education in dairy or animal science.