The Department of Animal Science offers a minor in animal science for non-majors. The courses required for a minor must be taken for a letter grade and the student must receive a grade of C or better in each course. The Department of Animal Science undergraduate minor adviser may be contacted by students needing assistance or having questions. Courses Food Science Section Food science is the application of basic sciences to the processing, quality control, storage, distribution and consumer use of food products. The microbiological, chemical and physical characteristics of foods as related to food processing and product quality are studied.
Major emphasis is placed in the area of animal food products.
Courses The Department of Animal Science and the Department of Veterinary Sciences have combined their efforts to offer several degree options leading to the bachelor of science degree in animal and veterinary sciences. Courses in animal science, food science and pathobiology are the core offerings in the various options. Agriculture in its broadest definition, is the nation s largest industry. Livestock production is Wyoming s largest agricultural enterprise. Animal agriculture and its associated industries offer many opportunities for the interested student.