AGRI 1020/1021 - Introduction to Animal Science

4 credit(s)

A study of the basic structure of the animal industry in agriculture including breeding and evaluation of food animals, market classes, marketing, production systems, and animal products derived from beef and dairy cattle, poultry, sheep and swine. Students will visit area markets and farms for first hand lab work with production, marketing, and evaluation of food animals. This course will also introduce the student to a variety of general animal science topics and career opportunities in animal agriculture. F. (T)
3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory