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动物科学
The animal science major at North Dakota State University encompasses physiology, 营养, 遗传学, 繁殖, 市场营销, management and husbandry of livestock and companion animals; the important scientific understanding for the utilization of animal products; and experiences necessary for leadership in, 倡导, industries providing animals and animal products that benefit humans.
对于那些
Are interested in a science-based major that will prepare you for a career in agricultural business or the industry of livestock production.
寻找
Coursework that studies the 营养, 幸福, physiology and industry of animal production systems. A major with the ability to specialize in areas of your interest.
成为
- 兽医
- 兽医助理
- 群体健康提供者
- 饲料部经理
- Youth Livestock Coordinator
- Rangeland Management Specialist
The faculty and staff conduct teaching, research and extension programs to support production and utilization of many types of animals, including beef and dairy cattle, 羊, 猪, 马和家禽, as well as those providing other types of food and fiber, companion animals and animals in zoos.
课程
Five study options are available for the animal science major.
Animal Production, Management and Husbandry – This option is designed for students wanting a background in the principles of animal management and husbandry. It includes broad training in animal husbandry, production and management.
Animal Biomedical Science – This option offers students a more scientific approach to animal science, preparing them for positions in research, teaching or veterinary medicine. Students receive an animal science degree while meeting academic requirements for application to 兽医学校s.
动物农业综合企业 – This option is designed for students desiring a background in the business and economic principles of the livestock industry.
畜禽媒介—— This option offers students an opportunity to acquire skills in journalism, advertising and public relations in addition to the fundamentals of animal science.
肉类科学 This option provides the opportunity to emphasize knowledge about the science of muscle biology and evaluation and processing of red 肉.
高中准备
High school preparation should include course work in biology, chemistry, English and algebra.
职业发展机会
Animal science students qualify for many varied occupations that involve animal and agriculture business, livestock products and land management. 研究生s find employment in career fields such as 营养 and pharmaceutical sales and support; areas of Extension; financial lending; the promotion, management and sale of livestock and 肉; and farm, ranch and natural resource management. Students may also choose to continue their education in 研究生院, 兽医学校, or other graduate-level professional programs.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Animal science students belong to a variety of clubs including Saddle and Sirloin, 乳制品俱乐部, 竞技俱乐部, 预审核俱乐部, 骑马者协会, 大学Cattlewomen, 各种俱乐部, 世界俱乐部, 和学院FFA. The Saddle and Sirloin club is the largest club on campus, and sponsors events such as the Little International Livestock Show, 名人堂宴会, 和少年时代. 除了俱乐部, students participate in intercollegiate contests including livestock, 肉, and dairy evaluation teams; equestrian and rodeo teams; and academic quadrathlon.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Part-time work and work-study programs are available at the equine center, in several different livestock units, and in animal science laboratories within the department. 超过50美元,000 in departmental scholarships are awarded to Equine Science, 动物科学 and Veterinary Technology students annually. 除了, 农学院, 食物系统, 和自然资源 awards scholarships each year to incoming freshman and current NDSU students. 联系 the Office of the Dean, 农学院, 食物系统, 和自然资源, for more information on college scholarships http://www.ag.chinaqinyu.com/academics/scholarships
学生贷款, grant and work-study information is available from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, 和一站 http://510705.chinaqinyu.com/onestop/finaid/