Core Science & Math Foundation
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Principles of Biology
Biochemistry
Calculus
Agricultural Economics
Some courses you may take...
Animal Physiology
Reproductive Physiology
Animal Nutrition
Diseases of Animals
Management (dairy, poultry,
and/or livestock)
Animal Behavior and/or Welfare
Lambing
Lab Animal Management
Animal Care & Management (.pdf)
Love animals? Interested in exploringcareers that deal with the care and use of animals? Looking for a different undergraduate major? Striving for that competitive edge? Seeking an undergraduate degree that will be fun to pursue and will set you apart from the rest?
The Department of Animal and Avian Sciences offers a specialized
option in Animal Care and Management
This curriculum prepares you for a rewarding career in poultry and
livestock production and related fields (animal nutrition, health,
and allied industries.)
Student Services:
- College and departmental scholarships for incoming freshmen.
- Required advising and mentoring by a faculty member
who is an expert in your field of interest. - Modern laboratories, teaching facilities and technology, animal rooms, and a campus teaching farm, available to help you prepare for your chosen career.
- Opportunities for leadership roles and for social and professional interaction through student organizations.
- Internships through the campus, the College of Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Smithsonian Institute, and many more.
- Coordinator of Student Services, Libby Dufour, available to answer questions at 301-405-1373.
For additional information on Applications, contact Elizabeth Weiss
0112 Symons Hall, Phone: 301-314-7222, E-mail: eweiss@deans.umd.edu
For additional information on curricula, contact Libby Dufour
1415A Animal SciencesCenter, Phone: 301-405-1373, E-mail: libbyd@umd.edu
