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Animal Science (Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources)

Department contact:
S108 Animal Sciences Center
573-882-1381

Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Minor in Animal Science

Overview:
Animal Sciences is a broad field centered on the study of agriculturally important animals and their products. Professionals in Animal Sciences apply the latest techniques in genetics, physiology, nutrition and growth and development to the production and care of animals. Animal Science is the foundation of many industries including: livestock production, agribusiness, animal biotechnology, veterinary medicine and captive wild animal management.

Academic Information

Admission Requirements:
There are no specific admission requirements above those required by the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources for this degree program.

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.0

Specifically required non-major courses for the BS degree:
Communication 1200
Biology 1010 and 1020 or 1500
Chemistry 1310 and 1320
agricultural Economics 1041 and 1042

Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Animal Science 1011 and 1065

Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Agricultural Education, Agricultural Education, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, General Agriculture, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutritional Science, Nutritional Sciences

Department Website:
http://www.animalsciences.missouri.edu

These majors are tied to the 2006-2008 catalog.