Animal Science Major, B.S.

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General Information:

Bachelor of Science

The D. Howard Doane Chair of Agriculture was established in 1976 as a result of an endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Doane.

The aim of the agriculture major is to prepare students to fill an expanding demand for persons trained in the liberal arts along with the practical, scientific, and technical aspects of agriculture. The department seeks to develop students and graduates who embody the College’s vision and five-fold mission.

The department’s objectives for students majoring in agriculture are that they will:

demonstrate intellectual and social proficiency in speaking and writing knowledgeably of agricultural disciplines, and gain the foudation for ongoing learning and a flourishing informed life (Academic);
understand the value of hard work as fundamental to the human condition and the many values gained from excellence in vocational endeavors (Vocational);
understand and appreciate God as Provider and their role in stewardship of physical and spiritual food (Christian);
demonstrate values of civic responsibilities in agricultural pursuits, creation stewardship, and communities (Patriotic);
understand that an educated, cultured life and a life of high personal standards is glorifying to God (Cultural).

Animal Science Major Requirements: 52 credit hours

General Education Courses Specified by Major:

AGB 113 - Agriculture Economics
AGR 123 - Computer Applications in Agriculture (or CSC 113 proficiency exam)
CHE 114 - General Chemistry I
MAT 133 - College Algebra

Required Major Courses: 38 credit hours

Choose One Production Management Elective:

Choose One Livestock Evaluation Elective:

Choose Two Animal Science Electives:

Choose One Agri Mission Elective:

Required Collateral Courses: 14 credit hours

Note:

(BIO 1014 or BIO 114 and CHE 1004 or CHE 114 must be met prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.)