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What is the focus of animal science?
What is the focus of animal science?
- Studying the biology of extinct animals
- Studying the behavior of wild animals
- Studying the biology of animals under human control (correct)
- Studying the biology of plants
What did animal science historically focus on?
What did animal science historically focus on?
- Aquatic animals
- Wild animals
- Livestock species (correct)
- Insects
Where are animal science degrees often offered?
Where are animal science degrees often offered?
- Community colleges
- Private art schools
- Online universities
- Land-grant universities (correct)
What areas can a professional education in animal science prepare students for?
What areas can a professional education in animal science prepare students for?
What type of degree is typically offered at many universities in Animal Science?
What type of degree is typically offered at many universities in Animal Science?
What was the historical focus of animal science?
What was the historical focus of animal science?
What does professional education in animal science prepare students for?
What does professional education in animal science prepare students for?
Where are animal science degrees often offered?
Where are animal science degrees often offered?
What does a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Animal Science allow emphasis in?
What does a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Animal Science allow emphasis in?
What does the study of Animal Science encompass today?
What does the study of Animal Science encompass today?
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Overview of Animal Science
- The focus of animal science is on the biology, care, and management of animals.
Historical Focus
- Historically, animal science focused on the production of livestock and companion animals.
Education in Animal Science
- Animal science degrees are often offered at colleges of agriculture, colleges of veterinary medicine, and departments of animal science.
- A professional education in animal science prepares students for careers in animal agriculture, biomedical research, conservation, and veterinary medicine.
- Typically, a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Animal Science is offered at many universities.
Emphasis in Animal Science
- A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Animal Science allows for emphasis in areas such as animal behavior, animal nutrition, and animal production.
Modern Scope of Animal Science
- Today, the study of Animal Science encompasses the biology, care, and management of animals, as well as the relationships between animals and humans.
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