2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Agriculture: Animal Science Concentration (81-82 hours), B.S.Ag.


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This curriculum introduces students to the many facets of the animal industry. Students then orient themselves toward a career in livestock, horse and companion animal management; or animal science and industry. Training is provided through classroom instruction and hands-on experience through the UT Martin Teaching Farm/Demonstration Complex, tours to commercial farms, ranches, businesses and marketing and processing facilities. Optional industry-oriented internships and cooperative education experiences allow students to strengthen their training and education in a specific area of animal science and develop contacts with potential employers. Beef, swine, sheep and goat, poultry, and equine units give students interested in animal science the opportunity to acquire skills associated with modern production practices.

Animal Science Option (1132)

The animal science option is designed for students interested in earning a terminal Bachelor of Science degree as well as those wishing to pursue post-graduate education and training. Students have many opportunities to gain experience in areas such as animal nutrition, physiology, breeding, reproduction, management, animal health, behavior, and welfare. Numerous employment opportunities exist for graduates in both the public and private sectors.

Biological and Physical Sciences (8-16 Hours)


A biology sequence of BIOL 110  and BIOL 120   or BIOL 130  and BIOL 140  and a chemistry sequence of CHEM 111  and CHEM 112  or CHEM 121  and CHEM 122  are required for Animal Science options although eight hours may have already been applied to the Biological and Physical Sciences General Education requirement. 

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