Animal Science offers students the opportunity to
apply the principles of animal biology, molecular biology and
other life sciences to a variety of species. Students can apply
these principles to farm animals, exotic animals, laboratory animals
and to their own pets. The curriculum is very flexible, which allows
students to work with their faculty adviser to plan an individual
curriculum in line with their interests and career goals. Cal Poly's
Animal Science Department boasts one of the most comprehensive "hands-on,
learn by doing" programs in the United States, as students
work with animals of several species on a regular basis. Extensive
facilities provide the resources for students to learn the principles
required for success in such areas as managing commercial and companion
animal production facilities, zoo and exotic animal care units,
embryo transfer and animal biotechnology and animal food manufacturing.
The flexibility of our curriculum provides the basis for students
to learn, understand and apply the principles of science and technology
to unlimited career opportunities in hundreds of different fields.
In this technology-driven world, the animal science curriculum
best prepares students to successfully respond to and integrate
the rapid changes in science and technology with societal, economic
and cultural changes that are occurring. The major provides excellent
preparation for students who will take a position in animal-related
industries upon graduation, as well as those (approximately 45
percent) entering veterinary medicine or graduate schools to obtain
advanced degrees.
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