Applied Animal Science (A.A.S.)

Program Overview

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The Applied Animal Science program prepares students for technical and management roles in the animal industry. It combines scientific principles with practical experience in animal production and management, focusing on nutrition, breeding, health, and marketing. Graduates can pursue further education or enter careers such as animal nutritionist, geneticist, health technician, or production manager.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Description:

• The Applied Animal Science program prepares students for employment in technical and management positions within the animal industry.
• Graduates may choose to continue their education at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) to earn a bachelor's degree after receiving an associate of applied science degree.
• The program focuses on the application of scientific principles to the practical aspects of animal production and management.
Students learn about animal nutrition, breeding and genetics, health management, and marketing.
• The program also provides hands-on experience in animal handling and husbandry.
Students work with a variety of animal species, including dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and horses.

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Objectives:

• The program's objectives are to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to:
• Manage animal production systems effectively
• Apply scientific principles to animal nutrition, breeding, genetics, health management, and marketing
• Communicate effectively about animal agriculture issues
• Work safely and efficiently with animals

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Program Outline:

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Course Schedule:

• The program is a two-year, full-time program.
• The program is divided into four semesters, each of which is 15 weeks long.
• The first semester is devoted to coursework, the second semester to laboratory work, the third semester to on-farm training, and the fourth semester to research.

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Individual Modules:

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First Year Fall:

• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Breeding and Genetics

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First Year Spring:

• Animal Health Management
• Animal Production Systems
• Animal Marketing

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Second Year Fall:

• Farm Business Management
• Animal Welfare
• Animal Behavior

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Second Year Spring:

• Animal Research Methods
• Animal Science Thesis
• Animal Science Capstone Course

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Assessment:

• Students are assessed through written exams, presentations, lab reports, and on-farm evaluations.
• The program also requires students to complete a thesis and a capstone project.

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Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are active in research and outreach.
• The program also utilizes guest lecturers from the industry.

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Careers:

• Potential career paths for graduates of the program include:
• Animal nutritionist
• Animal geneticist
• Animal health technician
• Animal production manager
• Animal marketing specialist
• Animal welfare officer
• Animal scientist