This area of study's focus is to integrate science and technology and explore how to preserve the environment while learning how to sustain natural resources or agricultural systems. Learn how to help preserve present and future food, animal, natural resource or economic needs, and study the advances of biotechnology and other scientific developments. Students in the Animal Science majors develop a solid foundation in the sciences and are encouraged to get involved in animal science clubs and acquire firsthand experience in handling laboratory and farm animals at our dairy and beef cattle, poultry, sheep, horse and laboratory animal facilities. The Pre-Veterinary or Animal Science Option within the Animal Science major is for the student who wants to follow a strong scientific path and plans to attend veterinary or graduate school. This option requires in-depth work in the basic sciences, including biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics, physiology, endocrinology, and in specialized animal science courses such as genetics, nutrition, reproduction, pathology and animal management.
Graduates pursue careers such as a veterinarian, researcher, policy maker or university professor.
The Equine Studies Option within the Animal Science major offers a unique opportunity for specialized work with horses. The combination of a solid academic program and basic skills training, along with numerous extracurricular activities, provides a background for careers in all phases of the horse industry. The curriculum includes basic science and animal science courses with a concentration in either equitation or horse management, or a combination of both. Equine Studies graduates find employment as riding instructors, stable managers, horse trainers and marketing personnel. The Environmental Design program is a major within the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning .