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2010-11 Online Catalogue
Animal Science: Dairy Production/Farm Management (Bachelor of Science)
Overview
The Animal Science program deals with a range of options from basic sciences through companion and zoo animal care to farm management.
General Requirements
- CALS Core Competencies
- CALS Degree Requirements
- Requirements for All Undergraduate Degree Students
- Animal Science Requirements
Specific Requirements
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 
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Curriculum
The following is a possible curriculum.
| First Year | |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CALS 001/CALS 002 - Foundations | 6 |
| Diversity Elective | 3 |
| ASCI 001 - Introductory Animal Sciences | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| CDAE 166 - Intro to Community Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Written English 001 - 099 | 3 |
| General Electives1 | 3-6 |
| Total | 33-36 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| Course | Credits |
| ASCI 110 - Animal Nutrit, Metab & Feeding | 4 |
| ASCI 043 - Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 |
| ASCI 134 - CREAM | 8 |
| Biology | 4 |
| Financial Management | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| ASCI 122 - Animals in Society/Animal Welfare | 3 |
| ASCI 181 - Animal Sciences Career Seminar | 1 |
| General Electives1 | 0-3 |
| Total | 33-36 |
| Junior Year | |
| Course | Credits |
| ASCI 141 - Anat&Physiol Domestic Animals | 4 |
| ASCI 004 - Dairy Cattle Judging | 2 |
| Advanced Feeds | 3 |
| ASCI 234 - Advanced Dairy Management | 15 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Diversity Elective | 3 |
| General Electives1 | 6-9 |
| Total | 36-39 |
| Senior Year | |
| Course | Credits |
| ASCI 215 - Physiology of Reproduction | 4 |
| CDAE 266 - Dec Making for Community Entrepreneurs | 3 |
| Marketing | 3 |
| ASCI 220 - Lactation Physiology | 3 |
| Senior Project | 4-8 |
| CDAE 264 - Risk Anyl&Forecast Procedures | 3 |
| General Electives1 | 9-15 |
| Total | 29-39 |
Affiliations
- Colleges and Schools: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
- Departments and Programs: Animal Science Department.