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Nov 25, 2024
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Dairy Manufacturing Major
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Program Contact/Coordinator
Vikram V. Mistry, Head
Department of Dairy Science
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 136
605-688-4116
fax: 605-688-6276
email: vikram.mistry@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/ds/
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Program Information
Dairy Science is an application of the sciences, engineering and technology, and business for the study of milk production and processing. The Dairy Manufacturing Major focuses on processing and merchandising of milk and milk products. The degree is designed to prepare students for a wide range of outstanding, challenging and rewarding career opportunities ranging from industry to private enterprise, government, research and higher education.
Course Delivery Format
The coursework for the program includes lectures, labs, and hands-on experiences. Many of the Dairy Science classes include lab components that are conducted at the University’s farm and plant. Students are encouraged to supplement their class instruction with summer internships and extracurricular activities.
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Requirements for Dairy Manufacturing Major: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture System General Education Requirements*: 30-32
- Goal #1 Written Communication: and Credits: 6
- Goal #2 Oral Communication: Credits: 3
- : and an additional non ECON class Credits: 6
- Credits: 6
- Goal #5 Mathematics: or Credits: 3-5
- Goal #6 Natural Sciences: and Credits: 6
Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5
Major Requirements: 50-51
Electives: 23-24
- ECON, BADM, STAT, ACCT, or ENTR (except ECON 202 and ACCT 210) Elective Credits: 3
- NFS Elective Credits: 3
- Other Elective Credits: 17-18
Total Required Credits: 120
Curriculum Notes
* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.
** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).
(G) Globalization Requirement.
(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.
Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam. |
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