B.S. In Animal Science

B.S. inAnimalscienceMake your passionyour career.Accredited 100% Online 8 Start Dates a YearB.S. in Animal ScienceDo you love animals and want to turn your passion into a career? In the Animal Science Program youcan choose your track and specialize in a type of animal care. Choose from Companion Animal Careand Training, Sustainable Livestock Management, or Equine Science and Management.Cost: 470 per creditMilitary Discount: 423Job Outcomes,Growth*, & Salary**Livestock Manager 50k 6Companion Animal Director 55k 10Animal Husbandry &Science Technician 40k 7*Projected 10-year growth**National median salarySource: O*NetProgram Features One-on-one academic and professional advising as our worldclass faculty and trained staff strive to make your professional andacademic goals a reality. Unity College is an accredited institution by New EnglandCommission of Higher Education (NECHE). Experiential Online. Experiential programs are delivered 100%online with field work designed with the working professional in mind. Study when and where you want and finish your degree while stillworking full-time. Make professional connections with leaders in your field. Get job placement assistance through our career servicesdepartment.U N I T Y. E D U/ D I S TA N C E - E D U C AT I O N O N L I N E @ U N I T Y. E D U 207-509-715509.29.2021O180 Transfer friendly! We will accept up to 90 credits.

B.S. inAnimalscienceB.S. in Animal ScienceThe B.S. in Animal Science prepares students to apply animal biology, chemistry, nutrition and physiology to the studyof animal breeding and genetics, growth, behavior, and management. The curriculum can be applied to a great varietyof species, from livestock to companion animals to pets. The animal science major provides excellent preparationfor students who wish to find positions immediately upon graduation, as well as those who plan to enter graduate orveterinary schools to obtain advanced degrees.Job Outcomes, Growth*, & Salary**Livestock ManagerCompanion Animal DirectorGrowth: 16Growth: 10Median Salary: 55kLivestock Managers plan,direct, or coordinate themanagement or operation offarms or ranches. They hire,train, or supervise farm workersor contract for services to carryout the day-to-day activities ofthe managed operation, andmay also engage in breeding,financial, or marketingactivities.*Projected 10-year growthCompanion Animal Directorsare responsible for trainingand managing the trainingof animals for obedience,performance, riding, security,or assisting people withdisabilities. This role is requiredto familiarize animals withhuman voices and contact, andthey teach animals to respondto commands.**National median salaryU N I T Y. E D U/ D I S TA N C E - E D U C AT I O NMedian Salary: 40kGrowth: 7An Animal Husbandry &Science Technician isresponsible for feeding,watering, herding, grazing,castrating, branding,de-beaking, weighing,catching, and loading animals.They also maintain records,examine animals, administermedications and vaccinationsas needed.Source: O*Net O N L I N E @ U N I T Y. E D U 207-509-715509.29.2021O180Median Salary: 50kAnimal Husbandry &Science Technician

B.S. in Animal scienceChecksheetStudent Name / Total Transfer Credits / Checksheet DateGraduates of the B.S. in Animal Sciencewill be able to:Program CoreANIM 205 Animal NutritionANIM 301 Animal Husbandry and Genetics Describe basic principles of animal genetics,nutrition, reproduction, and physiology, and explainhow they inform best practices in animal husbandry.ANIM 302 Animal Comparative AnatomyANIM 304 Animal Comparative PhysiologyBIOL 301 Animal Behavior: The Evolution, Ecology,and Social Behavior of Animals Apply knowledge of animal husbandry, behaviorand handling techniques to effectively interact withanimals in a safe and humane manner. BIOL 310 MicrobiologyBIOL 315 Cell Biology Describe the breadth of animal sciences in terms ofthe variety of career paths, the diversity of the animalindustries, and the many roles of animals in society.CHEM 103 Chemistry IICHEM 104 Chemistry II LaboratoryCHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I Use scientific methods in solving ‘real-world’problems including collecting and evaluatinginformation, forming predictions, collecting andinterpreting data, and implementing action.CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry I LaboratoryCHEM 301 BiochemistryCHEM 302 Biochemistry LaboratoryEnvironmental Professional Core Effectively use communication skills (both oral andwritten) to build and sustain professionalrelationships and engage in productive discourseand/or work related to challenging issues withanimals at local, national, and/or international levels.COMM 303 Communicating to Stakeholders ORCOMM 403 Environmental Crisis CommunicationEVPC 101 Professional SkillsEVPC 201 Environmental Issues: Deforestation,Biodiversity Loss, and Overpopulation OREVPC 202 Environmental Issues: Energy, WaterScarcity, and WasteSelect one track:Companion Animal Care and Training TrackEVPC 301 Environmental Justice OREVPC 305 Building a Better World: EthicalDecision-MakingANIM 103 Animal Training and CareANIM 306 Understanding the Role of EmotionalSupport and Service AnimalsEVPC 401 Transformational LeadershipSustainable Livestock Management TrackEVPC 490 Transdisciplinary CapstoneANIM 310 Sustainable Livestock Health, Nutrition,and CareANIM 410 Sustainable Livestock ManagementEquine Science and Management TrackANIM 315 Equine Health, Nutrition, and CareU N I T Y. E D U/ D I S TA N C E - E D U C AT I O N O N L I N E @ U N I T Y. E D U 207-509-715509.29.2021O180ANIM 415 Horse Facility Management

B.S. in Animal scienceChecksheetStudent Name / Total Transfer Credits / Checksheet DateGeneral Education CoreBIOL 103 Biology: Foundations of LifeBIOL 104 Biology: Foundations of Life Laborator yBIOL 105 Biological Diversity, Ecology, andEvolutionBIOL 106 Biological Diversity, Ecology, andEvolution LaboratoryCHEM 101 Chemistry ICHEM 102 Chemistry I LaboratoryENVS 201 The Warming Planet: UnderstandingClimate ChangeMATH 201 Statistics for Environmental ProfessionalsOR MATH 215 CalculusAn Arts course2 Communications coursesCheck here if only one COMM course completeA Humanities courseA Language courseA Social Science courseGeneral Electives27 credits of general electivesCollege Wide RequirementsU N I T Y. E D U/ D I S TA N C E - E D U C AT I O N O N L I N E @ U N I T Y. E D U 207-509-715509.29.2021O180A minimum of 120 earned credit hours, 30 credits at the300 level or above, a minimum of 30 credits earned atUnity, and an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above

B.S. in Animal sciencesecond degree ChecksheetStudent Name / Total Transfer Credits / Checksheet DateProgram CoreGraduates of the B.S. in Animal Sciencewill be able to:ANIM 205 Animal NutritionANIM 301 Animal Husbandry and Genetics Describe basic principles of animal genetics,nutrition, reproduction, and physiology, and explainhow they inform best practices in animal husbandry.ANIM 302 Animal Comparative AnatomyANIM 304 Animal Comparative PhysiologyBIOL 301 Animal Behavior: The Evolution, Ecology,and Social Behavior of Animals Apply knowledge of animal husbandry, behaviorand handling techniques to effectively interact withanimals in a safe and humane manner. BIOL 310 MicrobiologyBIOL 315 Cell Biology Describe the breadth of animal sciences in terms ofthe variety of career paths, the diversity of the animalindustries, and the many roles of animals in society.CHEM 103 Chemistry IICHEM 104 Chemistry II LaboratoryCHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I Use scientific methods in solving ‘real-world’problems including collecting and evaluatinginformation, forming predictions, collecting andinterpreting data, and implementing action.CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry I LaboratoryCHEM 301 BiochemistryCHEM 302 Biochemistry LaboratoryEnvironmental Professional Core Effectively use communication skills (both oral andwritten) to build and sustain professionalrelationships and engage in productive discourseand/or work related to challenging issues withanimals at local, national, and/or international levels.Required:EVPC 101 Professional SkillsEVPC 401 Transformational LeadershipEVPC 490 Transdisciplinary CapstoneSelect one track:Choose From:Companion Animal Care and Training TrackEVPC 201 Environmental Issues: Deforestation,Biodiversity Loss, and Overpopulation OREVPC 202 Environmental Issues: Energy, WaterScarcity, and WasteANIM 103 Animal Training and CareANIM 306 Understanding the Role of EmotionalSupport and Service AnimalsEVPC 301 Environmental Justice OREVPC 305 Building a Better World: EthicalDecision-MakingSustainable Livestock Management TrackANIM 310 Sustainable Livestock Health, Nutrition,and CareGeneral Education Foundation RequirementsANIM 410 Sustainable Livestock ManagementBIOL 103 Biology: Foundations of LifeEquine Science and Management TrackBIOL 104 Biology Laboratory 1ANIM 315 Equine Health, Nutrition, and CareBIOL 105 Biological Diversity, Ecology, and EvolutionANIM 415 Horse Facility ManagementBIOL 106 Biology Laboratory 2College Wide RequirementsCHEM 101 Chemistry ICHEM 102 Chemistry I LaboratoryA minimum of 120 earned credit hours, 30 creditsearned at Unity, and an overall cumulative GPA of2.00 or above O N L I N E @ U N I T Y. E D U 207-509-715509.29.2021O180U N I T Y. E D U/ D I S TA N C E - E D U C AT I O NMATH 201 Statistics for Environmental ProfessionalsOR MATH 215 Calculus

B.S. inAnimalscienceEmergency DisasterManagementEnvironmental Justice &Social ChangeMarine Biology & SustainableAquacultureLearn how to proceed in theface of disasters to protect ourenvironment.Protect our environmentthrough policies and socialchange.Explore all aspects ofoceanography, from vegetationto mammals.Environmental GISWildlife EcologyAnimal Health & BehaviorDevelop in-demandGeographic InformationSystems (GIS) mapping skills.Understand how to managedifferent types of wildlife.Explore fundamental aspectsof animal training and care.U N I T Y. E D U/ D I S TA N C E - E D U C AT I O N O N L I N E @ U N I T Y. E D U 207-509-715509.29.2021O180Undergraduate Concentrations

B.S. in Animal science Checksheet Describe basic principles of animal genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and physiology, and explain how they inform best practices in animal husbandry. Apply knowledge of animal husbandry, behavior and handling techniques to effectively interact with animals in a safe and humane manner.