This minor provides interested students with an in-depth exposure to all aspects of dairy farm management. Students will have the opportunity to manage a portion of the UConn dairy herd and be responsible for daily activities and short and long-term decision-making.
Requirements
All students are required to complete 18 credits from the following courses:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| ANSC 3261 | Dairy Cattle Management | 3 |
| ANSC 3663 | Dairy Management Decision-making | 1 |
| ANSC 4662W | Dairy Herd Management | 3 |
| ARE 2215 | Business Management | 3 |
| ARE 4217 | Business Finance and Investment Management | 3 |
| PATH 2301 | Health and Disease Management of Animals | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
At least 12 of the credits taken to satisfy the minor must be from courses that are not required for the student’s major or other minors within the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources.
Students must earn a combined grade point average of 2.5 or higher for all courses listed above.
The minor is offered by the Department of Animal Science.
