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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 interdisciplinary major will be well positioned to adjust to our rapidly changing world and job market.
The Program. The interdisciplinary program in animal science and management combines a fundamental background in the natural sciences (chemistry, biology, physiology, nutrition, genetics, mathematics, and behavior), with an understanding of economics and humanities. After completing 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 graduates are plentiful and include positions with banking and financial institutions, agribusiness, Peace Corps, and farms of all scales. Most animal science and management graduates are well prepared for professional study (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, and teachers, and prepare students for international service.
| UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|
| English Composition Requirement | 7-8 | |
| See College requirement | 7-8 | |
| Preparatory Subject Matter | 73-74 | |
| Animal Science 1 and 2, and either 15 or 18 or 41-41L or 42 | 11-12 | |
| Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C | 15 | |
| Chemistry 2A, 2B, 8A, 8B | 16 | |
| Agricultural Systems and Environment 21 | 3 | |
| Economics 1A, 1B, Management 11A, 11B | 18 | |
| Mathematics 16A-16B or the more advanced mathematics courses | 6 | |
| 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; Plus at least one course from: Agricultural and Resource Economics 18, 112, 113, 118A, 118B, 136, 145, 157, 171A, 171B. | 19-20 | |
| Production/Management/Processing/Marketing
Animal Science 148; At least one course from: Animal Science 115, 118, 119, 140, 143, 144, 146; At least one course from: Animal Science 141, 145, 147. | 11 | |
| Restricted Electives
At least two additional courses (minimum 5 units; duplicate from Depth courses not counted) selected with approval of adviser from: Animal Science 103, 104, 105, 106, 115, 118, 119, 120, 120L, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 131, 136A, 136B, 137, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 192, 193, 194, 195, Avian Sciences 149, Animal Genetics 107, 108, 109, 111, Nutrition 122, 123, 124, Animal Biology 102 (strongly recommended), Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior 121, 121L, 130, Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology 131. | 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 (530-754-7915). Students must secure their academic adviser through this office upon entering the major.
UC Davis 1999-2000 Online General Catalog. Posted July 30, 1999.
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