Degree: B.S.
Coordinator: James E. Wohlt (wohlt@aesop.rutgers.edu)
Advisor
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Code
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Office
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Phone (Ext.)
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Juan P. Advis
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(AJ)
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Bartlett 213D
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2-9240
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Carol A. Bagnell
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(BQ)
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Bartlett 102
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2-0535
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Wendie S. Cohick
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(CP)
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Foran 108B
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2-8165 (105)
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Julie M. Fagan
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(FP)
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Bartlett 109B
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2-8354
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Barry W. Jesse
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(JE)
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Foran 108A
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2-8165 (104)
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Henry John-Adler
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(JH)
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Bartlett 213C
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2-3229
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Larry S. Katz
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(KT)
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Bartlett 106
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2-7426
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Karyn Malinowski
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(MD)
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Bartlett 213F
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2-9419
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Kenneth H. McKeever
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(MG)
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Bartlett 003
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2-9390
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Sarah L. Ralston
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(RM)
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Bartlett 209
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2-9404
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Dipak K. Sarkar
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(SF)
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Foran 135
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2-1529
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Michael V.K. Sukhdeo
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(SL)
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Bartlett 217
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2-3760
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Mehmet Uzumcu
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(UM)
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Bartlett 119
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2-6912
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Michael L. Westendorf
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(WD)
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Bartlett 213F
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2-9408
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Carey A. Williams
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(WT)
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Bartlett 213E
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2-5529
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James E. Wohlt
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(WH)
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Bartlett 306
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2-9454
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The animal science curriculum provides training and career
development for students having an interest in animal production and
management or related fields (sales, research, health care). The
biological sciences form a basis for the study and management of
domesticated animals. Options are offered in animal industries, with
specializations in animal agribusiness, livestock production and
management, or equine science; laboratory animal science; and
preveterinary medicine/research.
Animal
Industries. Instruction and practical experience in animal science
(selection, breeding/reproduction, nutrition, physiology, behavior) and
appropriate courses in business provide students the basic knowledge
and skills to manage commercial or research enterprises in the
livestock (dairy/beef, poultry, sheep, swine) and horse industries or
related fields (breed associations, feed/health care products).
Students may specialize in animal agribusiness, livestock production
and management, or equine science.
Laboratory Animal
Science. Instruction and practical experience in this option
emphasize the use and care of laboratory animals for research. Many
graduates choose careers in animal care programs as well as research
laboratories of major pharmaceutical and toxicology-related industries,
many of which are located in New Jersey.
Preveterinary
Medicine/Research. Rigorous instruction and experience are
provided in the biological, molecular, and animal sciences in
preparation for further education in medical or graduate studies. This
option fulfills the academic course requirements of most U.S.
veterinary colleges. Students completing this option also may enter
medical and dental schools or pursue graduate studies leading to
advanced degrees.
I. College Mission: Interdisciplinary Critical Analysis (5-6 credits)
11:015:101 Perspectives on Agriculture and the Environment (2)
11:015:400 Junior/Senior Colloquium (3)
II. Introductory Life and Physical Sciences
A. Life Sciences (8 credits)
01:119:101-102 General Biology (4,4)
B. Physical Sciences (9 credits)
01:160:161-162 General Chemistry (4,4)
01:160:171 Introduction to Experimentation (1)
III. Humanities and the Arts (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
IV. Multicultural and International Studies (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
V. Human Behavior, Economic Systems, and Political Processes
A. Human Behavior (3 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
B. Economic Systems
See VIII B below.
C. Political Processes (3 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
VI. Oral and Written Communication (6 credits)
01:355:101 Expository Writing I (3)
01:355:302 Scientific and Technical Writing (3) or
equivalent intermediate or advanced course in writing or speaking
VII. Experience-Based Education
A total of 9 credits of experienced-based education is stipulated for
each option. Appropriate cooperative education placements, subject to
approval by the curriculum coordinator, fulfills the requirement.
Practica, livestock-related courses, 11:067:493,494 Research in Animal
Science, or equivalent research projects approved by the faculty
adviser also may fulfill this requirement.
VIII. Proficiency in Animal Science (62-81 credits)
A. REQUIRED COURSES (14-17)
Quantitative Skills
Specific courses to meet the quantitative skills requirements are
listed under VIII B option/specialization requirements below.
Completion of precalculus (or placement in calculus) is prerequisite
for courses fulfilling this requirement.
Computer and Information Technology Competence (0-3)
01:198:110 Introduction to Computers and Their Application (3) or equivalent
This requirement also may be fulfilled by passing an approved departmental competency test.
Professional Ethics
Ethics in animal production, management, and research are addressed in several required courses.
Additional Requirements (14)
11:067:142 Animal Science (3)
11:067:327 Animal Reproduction (3)
11:067:330 Animal Nutrition (3)
11:067:331 Animal Nutrition Laboratory (1)
01:447:380 Genetics (4)
B. OPTIONS (48-64)
1. Animal Industries (48-58)
Required courses (24)
33:010:272 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3)
01:146:356 Systems Physiology (3) or equivalent
01:146:357 Systems Physiology Laboratory (1) or equivalent
01:160:209 Elementary Organic Chemistry (3) or equivalent
01:160:211 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) or equivalent
01:220:103 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3) or equivalent
11:373:121 Principles and Applications of Microeconomics (3) or equivalent
11:373:241 Agribusiness Management (3)
01:640:115 Precalculus College Mathematics (4) or equivalent
One of the following three specializations:
Specialization in Animal Agribusiness (34)
Required courses
11:067:335,336 Livestock Production and Management I,II (3,3)
11:067:337,338 Livestock Production and Management Laboratory I,II (2,2)
11:067:406 Farm Productivity Analysis in the Animal Sciences (3)
11:373:231 Agribusiness Marketing (3)
01:960:285 Introductory Statistics for Business (3) or equivalent
At least two of the following courses (9):
11:067:200,204 Animal Practicum (P/NC 2,2)
11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science (BA,BA)
11:199:___ Cooperative Education (3-6)
Electives (6)
At least 6 additional credits approved by the adviser, depending on the
student's interests and career goals. See additional courses listed in
the Animal Science (067) section of the following chapter.
Specialization in Livestock Production and Management (28)
Required courses (22)
11:067:335, 336 Livestock Production and Management I,II (3,3)
11:067:337, 338 Livestock Production and Management Laboratory I,II (2,2)
11:067:406 Farm Productivity Analysis in the Animal Sciences (3)
At least two of the following courses (9):
11:067:200,204 Animal Practicum (P/NC 2,2)
11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science (BA,BA)
11:199:___ Cooperative Education (3-6)
Electives (6)
At least 6 additional credits approved by the adviser, depending on the
student's interests and career goals. See additional courses listed in
the Animal Science (067) section of the following chapter.
Specialization in Equine Science (24)
Required courses (18)
11:067:384 Horse Management (3)
11:067:390 Equine Nutrition (3)
11:067:402 Equine Exercise Physiology (3)
At least two of the following courses (9):
11:067:200,204 Animal Practicum: Section HO (P/NC 2,2)
11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science (BA,BA), with equine research faculty
11:199:___ Cooperative Education (3-6)
Electives (6)
At least 6 additional credits approved by the adviser, depending on the
student's interests and career goals. See additional courses listed in
the Animal Science (067) section of the following chapter.
2. Laboratory Animal Science (56)
11:067:200,204 Animal Practicum: Section LA (P/NC 2,2)
11:067:275 Laboratory Animal Science: Management and Techniques (3)
11:067:404 Animal Diseases (3)
11:067:430 Animal Microtechniques and Tissue Culture (4)
01:146:356 Systems Physiology (3) or equivalent
01:146:357 Systems Physiology Laboratory (1) or equivalent
01:160:307-308 Organic Chemistry (4,4)
01:160:311 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
01:220:103 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3) or equivalent
11:373:121 Principles and Applications of Microeconomics (3) or equivalent
01:640:115 Precalculus College Mathematics (4) or equivalent
11:680:390 General Microbiology (4)
01:960:401 Basic Statistics for Research (3)
At least two of the following courses (7):
11:067:335, 336 Livestock Production and Management I,II (3,3)
11:067:337, 338 Livestock Production and Management Laboratory I,II (2,2)
11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science (BA,BA)
11:199:___ Cooperative Education (3-6)
Electives (6)
At least 6 additional credits approved by the adviser, depending on the
student's interests and career goals. See additional courses listed in
the Animal Science (067) section of the following chapter.
3. Preveterinary Medicine and Research (61-64)
11:115:403,404 General Biochemistry (4,3) or equivalent
01:146:356 Systems Physiology (3) or equivalent
01:146:357 Systems Physiology Laboratory (1) or equivalent
01:160:307-308 Organic Chemistry (4,4)
01:160:311 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
11:373:101 Economics, People, and Environment (3) or equivalent
01:640:135 Calculus I (4) or equivalent
11:680:390 General Microbiology (4)
01:750:193-194 Physics for the Sciences (4,4) or equivalent
01:960:401 Basic Statistics for Research (3)
Three of the following (9-12):
11:067:404 Animal Diseases (3)
11:067:430 Animal Microtechniques and Tissue Culture (4)
11:067:450 Endocrinology (3)
11:126:481 Molecular Genetics (3) and 11:126:482 Molecular Genetics Laboratory (3)
01:146:322 Animal Histology (4)
01:146:327 Parasitology (3)
01:146:474 Immunology (3)
01:377:213 Functional Human Anatomy (4)
01:377:424 Human Anatomy (4)
01:640:136 Calculus II (4) or equivalent
01:694:315 Introduction to Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Research (3) or equivalent
11:704:441 Animal Behavior (3) or equivalent
At least two of the following courses (9):
11:067:200,204 Animal Practicum (P/NC 2,2)
11:067:335, 336 Livestock Production and Management I,II (3,3)
11:067:337, 338 Livestock Production and Management Laboratory I,II (2,2)
11:067:493,494 Research in Animal Science (BA,BA)
11:199:___ Cooperative Education (3-6)
IX. Unspecified Electives (1-20 credits)