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UMA Undergraduate Guide 2011-2012
 Academic Departments and Programs Veterinary and Animal Sciences The Majors
The Majors
Two majors are available within the department. The B.S. in Animal Science major is designed to provide a flexible program to accommodate students with interests in animal production and related support industries. With appropriate selection of elective courses, this major can also prepare students for postgraduate studies. The B.S. Pre-Veterinary major is designed specifically for students interested in postgraduate studies in the sciences including entrance into veterinary, medical, master's and doctoral research programs. Admission to majors All students are admitted first to the Animal Science major. Students completing predictor courses (indicated immediately below with an asterisk) with an average grade of B- or better are eligible to enter the Pre-Veterinary major. Students interested in transferring to the program or obtaining a second bachelor’s degree in Animal Science should contact the department’s Undergraduate Program Director. Requirements for all majors include the following ANIMLSCI and extra-departmental courses: Additional Animal Science requirements: CHEM 110 General Chemistry Additional Pre-Veterinary requirements: *CHEM 111/112 General Chemistry for Science and Engineering Majors Students work closely with their academic advisor, who assists them in selecting elective courses to enhance specific areas of interest and to develop curriculums that meet their career objectives as described under “Areas of Advanced Training.” Areas of Advanced Training Students, working with their advisor, concentrate their studies in one of the following emphasis areas that highlight departmental offerings in Livestock, Equine and Biotechnology studies. Livestock Emphasis This area is for students whose interests are in animal production and related support industries. Elective courses should emphasize animal management, resource economics, plant and soil sciences, food science, computer science or education. This background prepares students for careers in production agriculture as owner-operators and managers in agricultural product marketing and service, banking, extension, vocational agricultural education, veterinary and animal research facilities, and international agriculture. Equine Emphasis This area offers opportunities for specialized work with horses. Selection of elective courses should emphasize departmental equine offerings. The curriculum combines the basic animal science core courses with the opportunity to concentrate in equitation and/or horse management. The academic program and skills training coupled with numerous extracurricular activities provide a diverse background that prepares students for careers in all phases of the horse industry. Biotechnology Emphasis This area prepares students interested in technical careers in biotechnology, biomedical, and pharmaceutical laboratories. Courses and laboratory experiences are directed specifically toward acquiring skills in molecular and cellular biology as applied to animals, including recombinant DNA, embryo manipulation, and cell and tissue culture. Elective courses should emphasize advanced training in basic sciences (chemistry and biochemistry) and modern laboratory technologies. These include courses in research animal management, immunology, and lab methods in biotechnology that provide excellent preparation for employment in the expanding field of biotechnology and biomedical research. |
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