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Texas Tech University's Animal Science B.S. (Science Concentration) equips students with advanced scientific knowledge in animal biology, physiology, and genetics. It prepares them for postgraduate studies in animal science disciplines, veterinary medicine, and other health-related fields. The program emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on laboratory experiences, internships, and research opportunities. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in research, academia, industry, government, and non-profit organizations.
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Additionally, it caters to students with pre-professional health interests like pre-clinical laboratory sciences, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-occupational therapy, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, and pre-speech, language, and hearing sciences.
Program Objectives:
- Equip students with advanced scientific knowledge and understanding of animal biology, physiology, nutrition, genetics, and behavior.
- Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills necessary for success in postgraduate studies and research careers.
- Prepare students for further specialization in various animal science disciplines through elective course options.
Outline:
Course Structure:
The program comprises a total of 120 credit hours, including core courses, elective courses, and general education requirements.
Core Courses:
- General Animal Science
- Freshman Seminar
- Principles of Chemistry I & II
- Experimental Principles of Chemistry I & II
- College Algebra or Calculus I with Applications
- Principles of Anatomy of Domestic Animals or Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
- Principles of Physiology of Domestic Animals or Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
- Principles of Nutrition
- Animal Welfare and Ethics
- Animal Science Seminar
- Reproductive Physiology
- Public Speaking or Speaking for Business
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Introduction to Statistics or Statistical Methods
- Fundamentals of Agricultural Statistics
- Selection, Care, Processing, and Cooking of Meats
- Feeds and Feeding
- Introductory Horse Nutrition or Companion Animal Nutrition
- Diseases of Animals
- Animal Growth and Development or Animal Behavior or Domestic Animal Behavior
- History of the United States to 1877 and since 1877
- Principles of Microbiology
- Production Courses: 8 credit hours chosen from a diverse range of options focusing on specific animal species and production systems (e.g., Swine Production, Beef Production, Dairy Production, Poultry Production, Horse Production)
- Directed Electives: 10 credit hours chosen from a wide selection of courses in Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Food Science, Communication, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
General Education Requirements:
- English Composition I & II
- American Government
- Social and Behavioral Science courses
- Creative Arts courses
- Language, Philosophy, and Culture courses
Assessment:
The program employs various assessment methods to evaluate student learning outcomes:
- Exams: Regular examinations assess understanding of key concepts covered in lectures, readings, and laboratory exercises.
- Quizzes: Frequent quizzes reinforce learning and provide feedback on student progress throughout the semester.
- Projects: Individual and group projects allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems and demonstrate their research and presentation skills.
- Laboratory Reports: Analyses of experimental data and writing comprehensive laboratory reports hone students' critical thinking and scientific writing abilities. Grading: Students are expected to achieve a grade of C or better in all required animal science courses, substitutions for animal science courses, and transformative learning experiences (internship, research, service learning, study abroad, entrepreneurship, intercollegiate competitive team, etc.).
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles and enhance student engagement:
- Lectures: Interactive lectures delivered by experienced faculty members introduce fundamental concepts and theories.
- Laboratory sessions: Hands-on laboratory activities provide practical experience with animal handling, data collection, and analysis techniques.
- Discussions: Classroom discussions foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and peer-to-peer learning among students.
- Guest lectures: Industry professionals and visiting scholars share real-world perspectives and insights with students.
- Field trips: Visits to animal production facilities and research laboratories provide firsthand observation and experiences.
Faculty:
The program boasts a dedicated and experienced faculty with expertise in various animal science disciplines. Faculty members actively engage in research and are committed to providing students with a strong foundation in animal science and fostering their intellectual growth.
Unique Approaches:
- The program emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on laboratory experiences, internships, and research opportunities.
- Students engage in a transformative learning experience, such as an internship, research project, service learning project, study abroad experience, entrepreneurship venture, or intercollegiate competitive team participation, prior to graduation.
- The program collaborates with industry partners to provide students with real-world experiences and networking opportunities.
- Students can choose electives to tailor their program to their specific interests and career goals.
Careers:
This program prepares graduates for various career paths in animal science and related fields, including:
- Research: Research scientist, research technician, laboratory manager
- Academia: Professor, instructor, extension specialist
- Industry: Animal nutritionist, veterinarian, livestock manager, animal breeder, feedlot manager, food scientist, meat scientist
- Government: Policy analyst, inspector, regulatory specialist
- Non-profit organizations: Animal welfare officer, shelter manager, humane society representative
- Entrepreneurship: Starting your own animal-related business
Other:
- Students planning to apply to Veterinary Medicine School have the option to apply for admission during their junior year and potentially transfer their first year of veterinary coursework back to TTU to obtain their Animal Science B.S. degree.
- Students must participate in a transformative learning experience prior to graduation.
- Students interested in pre-nursing can major in Animal Science and complete their nursing school prerequisite courses in the Industry concentration.
