解决人类最严峻的挑战之一-全球对食物和纤维的需求，成为其中的一部分。到2050年，预计人口将增长23亿，要养活世界，就必须将整体粮食产量提高70％。您将掌握动物营养，健康，行为，繁殖，生理学，遗传学和动物管理方面的知识。您将在动物园，水族馆和庇护所中的非驯养动物的教育和保护中发挥重要作用。您还将有助于加深对家畜（牲畜和宠物），野生动物，人类与我们共享环境之间复杂关系的理解。在您的第一个学期中，您将与马，牛，绵羊以及是的蓝母鸡一起工作，在我们350英亩的农场上。走出我们的后门，进入马bar，您将在其中学习评
Animal Science majors are prepared to enter the workforce in careers associated with the global demand for food and fiber and/or the education and conservation of non-domesticated animals housed in zoos, aquariums and sanctuaries. They will contribute to a greater understanding of the complex relationships between domestic animals (livestock and pets), wild animals, humans and our shared environment. The curriculum includes an animal science core (anatomy, nutrition, physiology, health, genetics, and behavior) and advanced animal science courses in several animal disciplines.<br><br>Integrate and apply knowledge of animal sciences in and across the core areas of animal science such as physiology, nutrition, genetics, health, behavior and environmental management. Think critically, use quantitative reasoning, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve problems in the animal sciences. Effectively communicate animal science issues and perspectives orally and through writing Demonstrate knowledge of major scientific concepts, social, economic and ethical implications in the animal sciences Work collaboratively and independently, learning from diverse perspectives to assimilate knowledge and synthesize new solutions and ways of thinking about current challenges and issues in the animal sciences.