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Bachelor in Animal & Veterinary Sciences

University/Institution:
University of Maine
Location:
Maine, USA / University of Maine.130A Hitchner Hall. Orono, ME 04469-5765
Contact:
207-581-2785/ Fax: 207-581-2744, bob.bayer@umit.maine.edu
Web site:
http://factsheets.umaine.edu/NSFA/2-ANV.pdf
Admision Requirements:
Admission requirements to the BS are the following: A high school diploma with the following specific courses: 4 years of English, 2 years of Algebra I & II, 1 year of Geometry, 2 years of Lab Science (including chemistry or physics), 2 years of History/Social Studies, and academic electives (to equal at least 17 total credits). Furthermore, to ensure current mathematical skills, students should take a mathematics course during their senior year of high school.
Basic Information (Description):
The BS in Animal and Veterinary Sciences is designed to provide a broad biological training as well as a thorough understanding of the breeding, diseases, genetics, management, nutrition and physiology of large animals, and laboratory and companion animals. Animal and Veterinary Sciences courses also serve as elective opportunities for students in other agricultural and life sciences, and in other colleges. Through the proper use of options, students can prepare for admission to graduate school or veterinary college, to teach sciences in secondary school, to pursue technical sales and service work in animal agriculture, to become laboratory animal technicians, or to develop such animal production enterprises as dairy or livestock farms. Recent graduates from this program can be found in the food processing industry, cooperative extension, feed and drug sales, agribusiness loan organizations, agricultural consulting companies, dairy production units, humane care associations, laboratory animal care facilities, commercial biological laboratories and as practicing veterinarian. Requirements for the major are the following: ENG 101 College Composition, 18 credits Human Values & Social Context area, Western Cultural Tradition, Social Context & Institutions, Cultural Diversity & International Perspectives, Population & the Environment, Artistic & Creative Expression, 2 courses Designated Writing Intensive (1 must be within the major), 2 courses Biological or Physical Sciences (must include at least 1 laboratory course), 1 course Ethics (emphasis on discussion of ethical issues in 1 course or series of courses), 6 credits Mathematics (including statistics), An approved experience in which the student integrates the components of his or her undergraduate training to perform at a professional level. The capstone experience is usually completed during the senior year in consultation with the student’s academic.
Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
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