ANIMAL SCIENCE
If you enjoy working with and caring for animals of all sizes, you may find a match with an Animal Systems career. This pathway includes opportunities to work directly with animals or to work with products that come from animals.
The Animal Science program of study focuses on the science, research, and business of animals and other living organisms. It teaches learners how to apply biology and life science to real-world life processes of animals and wildlife, either in laboratories or in the field, which could include a veterinary office, a farm or ranch, or any outdoor area harboring animal life. Students may also research and analyze the growth and destruction of species and research or diagnose diseases and injuries of animals.
The Animal Science program of study focuses on the science, research, and business of animals and other living organisms. It teaches learners how to apply biology and life science to real-world life processes of animals and wildlife, either in laboratories or in the field, which could include a veterinary office, a farm or ranch, or any outdoor area harboring animal life. Students may also research and analyze the growth and destruction of species and research or diagnose diseases and injuries of animals.
AMP COURSES
Level 1:
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 credit)
Level 2:
Small Animal Management (0.5 credit)
Equine Science (0.5 credit)
Level 3:
Livestock Production (1 credit)
Level 4:
Advanced Animal Science (1 credit) [this course satisfies a science credit for graduation]
Veterinary Medical Applications (1 credit)
Project-Based Research (1 credit)
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2 or 3 credits)
Level 1:
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 credit)
Level 2:
Small Animal Management (0.5 credit)
Equine Science (0.5 credit)
Level 3:
Livestock Production (1 credit)
Level 4:
Advanced Animal Science (1 credit) [this course satisfies a science credit for graduation]
Veterinary Medical Applications (1 credit)
Project-Based Research (1 credit)
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2 or 3 credits)
INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATION
Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) Certified Veterinary Assistant - Level 1 and Level 2
Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) Certified Veterinary Assistant - Level 1 and Level 2
DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY
AGRI 1319 - Animal Science (3 credit hours)
AGRI 2321 - Livestock Evaluation I (3 credit hours)
AGRI 1319 - Animal Science (3 credit hours)
AGRI 2321 - Livestock Evaluation I (3 credit hours)
ANIMAL SCIENCE CAREERS
https://agexplorer.ffa.org/focus/animal-systems
https://agexplorer.ffa.org/focus/animal-systems
