The Science of Animal Husbandry and Food Animal Systems

Winter 2024
Olympia
Day
Freshman - Senior
Class Size: 25
16 Credits per quarter
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In this lecture and field based program, we will cover the fundamentals of Animal Science through the study of animal genetics, nutrition, and physiology.  Students will learn how to care for chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, and cattle from an individual animal and whole farm ecological perspective.  We will visit and study both small and large-scale animal industrial agriculture operations, while examining the economic and environmental challenges facing them.  This course will be of interest to students pursuing careers in animal agriculture, veterinary medicine, ecology, and environmental sciences, as well as those who want to gain a general knowledge of how the food animal industry produces meat, milk, and eggs. A strong interest or background in general biology is strongly recommended. 

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Prerequisites

A strong background in high school or college level biology

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Academic details

Paths
Entry
Intermediate
Entry
Intermediate
Certificates

This could be part of the Anthrozoology Certificate Program

Preparatory for studies and careers in

Studies or careers in agriculture, animal science, veterinary medicine, environmental studies, and agriculture and food policy.

Credits
16
Maximum Enrollment
25
Class Standing
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Fees

$370 for overnight field trips

Upper Division Science Credit

Students with prior credits in lower and upper division biology may earn up to 8 upper division natural science credits upon successful completion of all program requirements and an individual research project.  Students seeking to earn upper division credit must contact the faculty to discuss options prior to the start of the quarter.

Research Opportunities

Upon successful mastery of the course material, students may be able to pursue research in animal agriculture science or veterinary medicine with faculty.

Schedule

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Location
Olympia
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