动物科学(BS)
Develop the skills needed to begin a rewarding career working with animals in the vast field of agribusiness.
把你对动物的爱变成一份事业
Today, Texas agriculture has a Lone-Star-state-sized economic impact annually of $100 billion. 在一个&M-商务, you can hit the ground running to help build on this incredible momentum. Whether you choose to work in ranch management or on behalf of businesses deeply rooted in livestock including 牛肉 cattle, 羊, 山羊, 猪还是马, you'll gain a firm understanding of agribusiness, livestock culture and the preparation of animals for food production purposes. You'll also have the opportunity to hone your skill set through internships in school and specific course offerings around your interests like equine science and cattle management.
特色课程
这个项目适合你吗?
Animal Science students are typically interested in:
- 动物药品销售
- 食品检验
- 稳定的管理
- 品种的组织
- 农场管理
See Yourself Succeed With a Degree in 可持续农业 and Food Systems
培养你对农业的热情
A&M-商务 has one of the top hands-on agricultural programs in Texas. 探索园艺, 野生动物, 牲畜群, and more through exciting experiential learning and modern facilities.
加入家庭
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is a growing family with a supportive student culture, including multiple student organizations and competitive judging and show teams.
专家教师
Work with professors who have ambitious research agendas solving problems on the farm, increasing nursery efficiency and improving worker safety.
职业准备
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources puts you front and center to potential employers by fostering positive relationships and maintaining a strong public presence throughout the agricultural industry.
教师关注的焦点
道格拉斯·D. LaVergne, Ph值.D.
教学是我的学科吸引我的地方. Teaching a student how to interpret z-scores is just as enjoyable, 至少对我来说是这样, as teaching a student how to read a speed square!
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凯利·雷纳博士.D.
My laboratory focus is on discovering practical solutions to modern quail and grassland bird problems and educating students to become leaders in the 野生动物 field.
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实际应用
A degree in animal science will offer you the opportunity to:
- Gain a firm understanding of selection, 繁殖, nutrition and marketing of animal products.
- 调查技术, 促进研究的方法和实践, chemical reasoning and scientific breakthroughs.
- Learn livestock and species-based management strategies.
- Acquire on-the-job experience in agri-related areas of industry and business.
职业生涯
Animal science students develop all the tools and knowledge base to become technical and sales representatives with agricultural businesses such as consulting firms, feed and pharmaceutical companies and regulatory agencies along with potential roles as ranch managers or county extension agents. 研究生s are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
销售代表
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018
实习机会
Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. 实习 are offered as optional credit for this program and can be an important part of your education experience. These are just a few of the companies that partner with 学生就业准备 为A提供机会&移动商务农业学生.
未成年人
- 农业综合企业
- 农业教育
- 农学
- 马科学
- 家庭与消费者科学
- 食品研究
- 园艺
你会学到什么
完成挑战后, fast-paced coursework tailored to your interests, you'll be prepared for specific jobs such as ranch manager, county extension agent and laboratory technician.
课程 为你的职业生涯做准备
- Core courses include 牛肉 cattle production, 猪生产, 动物营养, genetics of livestock improvement and livestock management techniques.
- 支持ing courses include soil science, zoology and agricultural economics.
本科项目费用
项目成本
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,德州居民212美元，9美元,非居民108.
