Animal Science (AAS)
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Major Requirements
Animal Science Core
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1102 | Foundations of Biology | 4 |
| SAAS 101 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| SAAS 111 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| SAAS 112 | Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals | 3 |
| SAAS 113 | Principles of Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 3 |
| SAAS 121 | Animal Breeding and Genetics | 3 |
| SAPB 301 | Health and Disease Management of Animals | 3 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Internship and Independent Study Courses
Students may apply no more than six credits of these courses toward the minimum graduation requirement of 60 earned credits.
Plan of Study
Students should work closely with their advisors to select appropriate courses. Each student should prepare a tentative plan of study with an academic advisor as early as possible, outlining all courses.
A final plan of study, approved by the major advisor and the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture Director, must be filed with the Director of the School and the Degree Auditor no later than the end of the semester prior to the semester of expected graduation.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of domestic animal husbandry and management.
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of physiological processes underlying the development and production of food and other domestic animals.
- Examine the structure and function of the animal agriculture industry and its role in today’s society.
- Analyze science-based positions on ethical issues facing animal agriculture and the food industry.
