4.00 Credits
A study of the basic structure of the animal industry in agriculture
including breeding and evaluation of meat 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 meat animals.
This course will also introduce the student to a variety of
general animal science topics and career opportunities in animal
agriculture.