The relationships among people and animals are an integral part of our society, economy and culture. Animals provide us with food, clothing, recreation and companionship. Explore the biology of animals to focus on modern, efficient and humane ways to care for and make the best use of the animals who share our lives. The animal science major offers hands-on experiential learning opportunities with many animals, including companion and captive, 水生, 牲畜, 乳制品, 和马, 举几个例子. Regardless of their career path, animal science majors will make a difference in the lives of animals.

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You will begin with courses designed to give you a broad foundation in biological and physiological sciences. In your more advanced courses, you will study animal behavior, 生物化学, 遗传学, 营养, physiology and the integration of these sciences with animal health and productivity. You will choose a specialization in either a specific discipline (such as animal behavior or 营养) or in the sciences as they relate to a specific class of animals (such as 水生, companion or 乳制品 animals).