Faculty Effective instruction is a constant goal of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. Several animal science faculty members have recently received national and international recognition for their accomplishments in teaching and or research. Academic program Beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and poultry are studied as well as the products they produce. Students select one of the following options of study to complete the bachelor of science in agriculture degree. This option is designed for the student who wants employment in the food industry.
Course work includes chemistry, microbiology, and related topics.
The wholesomeness and safety of animal food products are stressed. The business option is for the student who is interested in entering the broad field of agribusiness, whether it be finance, management, personnel, merchandising, or another area. This option utilizes many courses from the Department of Agricultural Economics and the College of Business Administration. This option is for the student who wants to tell the story of agriculture or become involved in public relations. Courses in oral, written, and visual communications are stressed.