GRAND CHALLENGES AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ANIMAL AND DAIRY SCIENCES

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: None Course Designation: Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the Grand Challenges in our broad field, including Animal Health and Welfare, Food Safety, Land and Water Stewardship, Precision Livestock Farming, and Biomedical Advancements Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify animal-related faculty and coursework, and create plans for courses and co-curricular opportunities that support your degree and future goals Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe common independent and experiential learning opportunities, including undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, international study tours, intercollegiate competitions, and related activities Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify internships, graduate and professional programs, and career opportunities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors related to animal agriculture, animal biology, animal health, veterinary medicine, and related fields Audience: Undergraduate 5. Develop professional skills that will help undergraduate students succeed in future endeavors, including preparing a resume, writing a cover letter, building a professional network, finding an internship, having a successful interview, and maximizing the job or internship experience Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the Grand Challenges in our broad field, including Animal Health and Welfare, Food Safety, Land and Water Stewardship, Precision Livestock Farming, and Biomedical Advancements Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify animal-related faculty and coursework, and create plans for courses and co-curricular opportunities that support your degree and future goals Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe common independent and experiential learning opportunities, including undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, international study tours, intercollegiate competitions, and related activities Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify internships, graduate and professional programs, and career opportunities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors related to animal agriculture, animal biology, animal health, veterinary medicine, and related fields Audience: Undergraduate 5. Develop professional skills that will help undergraduate students succeed in future endeavors, including preparing a resume, writing a cover letter, building a professional network, finding an internship, having a successful interview, and maximizing the job or internship experience Audience: Undergraduate