Animal Science Competencies

ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 & 2

1. Agricultural industry

   • Understand the components, historical development, global implications and future trends to better prepare for a career in animal systems industry

2. Animal anatomy and physiology

   • Understand anatomy and physiology as applied to the production and or management of animals in a domestic or natural environment.

3. Animal behavior

   • Understand animal behaviors in order to address safety issues for animals and humans.

4. Animal nutrition

   • Understand principles of animal nutrition in order to maintain an animal's optimal health and performance

5. Animal reproduction

   • Understand the factors that influence an animal's reproductive cycle to explain species response

6. Agricultural environmental factors

   • Understand the economic and environmental factors associated with an animal's performance, production and well being.

7. Entrepreneurship

   • Understand the fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurship influences the economy.

8. Career readiness and employability skills

   • Understand the necessary career readiness and employability skill in order to achieve success in the workplace.