2012-2013 Catalogue
Animal Science: Dairy Production (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
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 Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM) Program and the Vermont Technical College/UVM 2+2 FARMS Program.
For students interested in dairy production, the Vermont Technical College/UVM 2+2 FARMS Program provides Vermont residents with scholarships and the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree after a two-year Associate Degree in Dairy Farm Management from the Vermont Technical College 
.
Curriculum
A possible curriculum in Dairy Production:
| First Year | |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CALS 001/CALS 002 - Foundations | 6 |
| Diversity Elective | 3 |
| ASCI 001 - Intro to 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 Nutrition, Metab & Feeding | 4 |
| ASCI 134 - CREAM | 8 |
| Biology | 8 |
| 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 | 30/33 |
| 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 - Decision Making | 3 |
| Marketing | 3 |
| ASCI 220 - Lactation Physiology | 3 |
| Senior Project | 4/8 |
| CDAE 264 - Risk Analysis & 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.