Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) – Animal Systems

Program Overview

The Animal Systems program offers a comprehensive understanding of animal health, covering genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and reproduction for both domestic and non-traditional species. Students complete 120 credit hours, including core courses, electives, and a focus on sustainable agricultural systems and mathematical modeling. Graduates are prepared for careers in animal nutrition, environmental conservation, agricultural policy, and other fields related to animal health and welfare.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The Animal Systems program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of small and large animal health, including genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and reproduction.
• Faculty: Animal science professors offer instruction in the fields of animal health, genetics, nutrition, and physiology related to livestock and poultry.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes sustainable agricultural systems and the use of mathematical models to describe these systems.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The B.Sc.
(Agriculture) in Animal Systems prepares graduates for a wide variety of fields:
• Animal nutrition
• Environmental conservation
• Agricultural policy
• Pharmaceutical sector
• Animal Health and Welfare
• Sales and marketing
• Livestock production extension branch
• Food product development
• Food safety / quality control
• Livestock commodity groups
• Animal genetics research
• Animal health research
• Opportunities: Graduates of the B.Sc.
(Agribusiness) degree meet the entry-to-practice education requirement and are eligible to become Professional Agrologists (P.Ag.).
• Outcomes: Agrologists are professionals who have highly specialized knowledge about agriculture and food production and natural resource management.
They provide decision makers with advice to help feed the world, boost the economy, and protect the environment.