The animal science and management major combines a thorough education in the basic biology of domestic animal species with a strong background in managerial economics. Graduates of this program manage farms and participate in a wide variety of other businesses related to agriculture. Many graduates enter graduate, veterinary and medical schools, while others become teachers and extension personnel.
The Program. The interdisciplinary program in animal science and management is for students who want a fundamental background in the natural sciences (chemistry, biology, physiology, nutrition, genetics, mathematics, and behavior), as well as in economics and humanities. After completion of preparatory courses, students focus on both the animal species that interest them (horses, cattle, sheep, companion animals, goats, fish, crustaceans or mollusks, among others) and priniciples of managerial economics (marketing, finance, business organization or systems analysis).
Career Alternatives. Job opportunities for successful animal science and management graduates are plentiful. Banking and financial institutions, agribusiness, Peace Corps, farms of all scales, and related businesses are eager to interview graduates with this major. Most animal science and management graduates are well prepared for professional school (medical, law, veterinary, and graduate business schools) as well as graduate research programs leading to the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees. Advanced degrees open doors to work as extension specialists, farm advisers, school teachers, and prepare students for international service and a host of other fulfilling careers. Graduates of this interdisciplinary major will be well positioned to adjust to our rapidly changing world and job market.
For convenience in program planning, the usual courses taken to satisfy the requirements are shown in parentheses. Equal courses or more comprehensive courses on the same subjects are acceptable. Students preparing for medical or veterinary school can meet professional entrance requirements with those of this major if they plan ahead.
| UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|
| English Composition Requirement
See College requirement |
7-8 | |
| Preparatory Subject Matter | 73-74 | |
| Animal science (Animal Science 1 and 2, and either 15 or 18 or 41-41L or 42) | 11-12 | |
| Biological sciences (Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C) | 15 | |
| Chemistry (Chemistry 2A, 2B, 8A, 8B) | 16 | |
| Computer science (Agricultural Systems and Environment 21) | 3 | |
| Economics (Economics 1A, 1B, Management 11A, 11B) | 18 | |
| Mathematics (Mathematics 16A-16B or the more advanced mathematics courses) | 6 | |
| Statistics (Agricultural Systems and Environment 120 or Statistics 100, or other courses in quantitative skills with prior approval of the Master Adviser) | 4 | |
| Breadth/General Education Subject Matter | 6-24 | |
| Depth Subject Matter | 43-44 | |
| Biological Sciences 101 | 4 | |
| Nutrition 115 | 4 | |
| Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 101 | 5 | |
| Buisiness Management
Agricultural and Resource Economics 100A, 130, 140, Animal Science 128;
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19-20 | |
| Production/Management/Processing/Marketing
Animal Science 148; |
11 | |
| Restricted Electives
At least two additional courses (minimum 5 units; duplicate from Depth courses not counted) selected with approval of adviser from: |
5-9 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | 21-46 | |
| Total Units for the Degree | 180 | |
Major Adviser. J.G. Fadel.
Advising Center for the major (including peer advising) is located in 1202 Meyer Hall (916-752-6118). Students must secure their academic adviser through this office upon entering the major.
Department of Animal Science
UC Davis 1997-98 Online General Catalog. Posted August 1, 1997.
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