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Apr 07, 2025
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Dairy Production (B.S.)
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Londa Nwadike, Department Head
Department of Dairy and Food Science
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 136
605-688-4116
Program Information
Dairy Science is an application of the sciences, engineering and technology, and business toward the study of milk production and processing. The Dairy Production major focuses on the study of milk production, dairy farm operation management, nutrition and feeding, genetics and breeding, herd health and business management. 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. Students will develop a knowledge base related to the basic biological, physical, microbiological, and chemical sciences. These sciences are utilized to study the animal health, genetics, physiology, and nutritional requirements of lactating animals. Students will also be exposed to business operations management as it relates specifically to dairy farm operations. Graduates with a degree in Dairy Production are well prepared for professional positions within the dairy industry or for further graduate study in Dairy Science.
Course Delivery Format
The program offers in depth instruction and training through lectures, discussions, laboratory exercises and hands-on practical application and training.
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Requirements for Dairy Production Major: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science System General Education Requirements
Major Requirements
- AGEC 271 - Farm and Ranch Management Credits: 3
- AS 219 - Principles of Animal Nutrition Credits: 3
- AS 319 - Livestock Feeds and Feeding Credits: 2
- AS 319L - Livestock Feeds and Feeding Lab Credits: 1
- AS 332 - Livestock Breeding and Genetics Credits: 4
or BIOL 371 - Genetics (COM) Credits: 3 - AS 333 - Livestock Reproduction Credits: 2
- AS 333L - Livestock Reproduction Lab Credits: 1
- AST 463 - Agricultural Waste Management Credits: 3
- BIOL 103 - Biology Survey II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 2
and BIOL 103L - Biology Survey II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or BIOL 153 - General Biology II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 - CHEM 108 - Organic and Biochemistry (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 4
- CHEM 108L - Organic and Biochemistry Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
- DS 119 - First Year Seminar – Dairy and Food Science Credits: 2
- DS 130 - Introduction to Dairy Science Credits: 2
- DS 130L - Introduction to Dairy Science Lab Credits: 1
- DS 202 - Dairy Products Judging Credits: 1
- DS 301 - Dairy Microbiology Credits: 2
- DS 301L - Dairy Microbiology Lab Credits: 2
- DS 311 - Dairy Cattle Judging Credits: 2
- DS 312 - Dairy Cattle Breeding and Evaluation Credits: 2
- DS 312L - Dairy Cattle Breeding and Evaluation Lab Credits: 2
- DS 413 - Physiology of Lactation Credits: 3
- DS 413L - Physiology of Lactation Lab Credits: 1
- DS 480 - Dairy Farm Operations I Credits: 3
- DS 480L - Dairy Farm Operations I Lab Credits: 1
- DS 481 - Dairy Farm Operations II Credits: 3
- DS 481L - Dairy Farm Operations II Lab Credits: 1
- DS 490 - Seminar (COM) Credits: 1
- DS 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 3-12 (3 credits required)
- MICR 231 - General Microbiology (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 4
- MICR 231L - General Microbiology Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 0
- PHYS 101 - Survey of Physics (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and PHYS 101L - Survey of Physics Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 - PS 103 - Crop Production Credits: 2
- PS 103L - Crop Production Lab Credits: 1
- PS 213 - Soils [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 2
and PS 213L - Soils Lab [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or PS 313 - Forage Crop and Pasture Management Credits: 3 - VET 223 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Credits: 3
- VET 223L - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals Lab Credits: 1
- VET 403 - Animal Diseases and Their Control Credits: 3
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements. Total Required Credits: 120
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science | | System General Education Requirements* | 31-34 Credit Hours | | Major Requirements | 79-81 Credit Hours | | Electives** | 5-10 Credit Hours | *System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements Academic Advising Guide Sheet
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program. |
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