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Animal Science: Dairy Production/Farm Management (Bachelor of Science)

Overview

Designed for the student seeking in-depth training in dairy herd management and milk production with strong links to agribusiness. Experiential learning is emphasized through the CREAM program and the FARMS program.

For students interested in dairy production, the UVM/VTC Dairy Farm Management 2 + 2 Program provides Vermont residents with scholarships and the opportunity to earn a B. S. after a two-year Associate's Degree in Dairy Farm Management from the Vermont Technical College .

General Requirements

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Core Curriculum
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Degree Requirements
• Requirements for All Undergraduate Degree Students
• Animal Science Requirements

Specific Requirements

No description available

Curriculum

The following is a possible curriculum.

First Year
Course	Credits
CALS 001/CALS 002 - Foundations	6
ASCI 001 - Introductory Animal Sciences	4
ENGS 001 - Written Expression	3
CDAE 166 - Intro to Community Entrepreneurship	3
Organic Chemistry	4
Inorganic Chemistry	4
Mathematics	3
Cultural Diversity Elective	3
General Electives	3-6
Total	33-36
Sophomore Year
Course	Credits
ASCI 043 - Fundamentals of Nutrition	3
ASCI 110 - Animal Nutrit, Metab & Feeding	4
ASCI 122 - Animals in Soc/Animal Welfare	3
ASCI 134 - CREAM	8
ASCI 141 - Anat&Physiol Domestic Animals	4
ASCI 281 - Animal Sciences Career Seminar	1
Biology	4
Financial Management	3
Statistics	3
General Electives	0-3
Total	33-36
Junior Year
Course	Credits
ASCI 004 - Dairy Cattle Judging	2
ASCI 234 - Advanced Dairy Management	15
Advanced Feeds	3
Accounting	3
Physical Education Elective	1
General Electives	6-12
Total	30-36
Senior Year
Course	Credits
ASCI 215 - Physiology of Reproduction	4
ASCI 220 - Lactation Physiology	3
CDAE 264 - Risk Anyl&Forecast Procedures	3
CDAE 266 - Dec Making for Community Entrepreneurs	3
Marketing	3
Senior Project	4-8
Physical Education Elective	1
General Electives	9-15
Total	30-36

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