Curricula Assessment 2020-2021
The Department of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS) considers, evaluates and promotes teaching as a critical mission for the Department. The Department Head supervises and directs all assessment activities and educational programs within the Department. He delegates undergraduate assessment responsibilities to the Curriculum Committee. The Curriculum Committee comprises 7 faculty members with significant teaching assignments and the ADVS student adviser. Graduate assessment is delegated to the Graduate Programs Committee (GPC). This Committee consists of 5 ADVS faculty members with significant research appointments. In addition, the Department Head on occasion may appoint internal and external ad hoc committees to advise on curriculum relevance and program direction.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences - B.S.
Animal & Dairy Science EmphasisLearning Objective: Disciplinary Knowlege |
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Demonstrate knowledge in applied mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Summarize the nature, intent and scope of animal/dairy science | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate depth in one subfield of animal/dairy science | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate understanding in the discipline of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Integrate knowledge from the various disciplines to effectively conduct livestock operations | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Integrate knowledge from basic sciences to applications in the animal/dairy sciences | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Learning Objective: Skills and Career Competencies | ||
Explain reading materials appropriate to course levels | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Conduct scientific literature searches using modern methods | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Use a computer for written work, presentations, and research | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate proficiency in basic techniques of animal management | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Biotechnology EmphasisLearning Objective: Disciplinary Knowlege |
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of biological mechanisms including genetics, reproduction and microbiology | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate a working knowledge of mathematics including calculus and statistics | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemistry, including inorganic, organic and biochemistry | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of animal biotechnology and ethics | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Learning Objective: Skills and Career Competencies | ||
Understand and perform molecular cloning | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Understand and perform cell culture procedures | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Understand and perform protein purifications | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate quantitative competency | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Conduct scientific-literature searches using modern methods | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Bioveterinary Science EmphasisLearning Objective: Disciplinary Knowlege |
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of biological mechanisms including molecular genetics | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate a working knowledge of mathematics including calculus and statistics | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemistry, including inorganic, organic and biochemistry | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of animal productions, including breeding, nutrition and reproduction | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health and disease mechanisms | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Learning Objective: Skills and Career Competencies | ||
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate quantitative competency | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Conduct scientific-literature searches using modern methods | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Equine Science & Management EmphasisLearning Objective: Disciplinary Knowlege |
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Demonstrate knowledge in applied mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Summarize the nature, intent and scope of equine sciences | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate depth in equine science | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate understanding in the discipline of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Integrate knowledge from the various disciplines to effectively conduct equine operations | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Integrate knowledge from basic sciences to applications in the animal sciences | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Learning Objective: Skills and Career Competencies | ||
Explain reading materials appropriate to course levels | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Communicate effectively in oral and written forms | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Conduct scientific literature searches using modern methods | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Use a computer for written work, presentations, and research | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Demonstrate proficiency in basic techniques of equine management | Assessment Plan | Outcomes Data |
Data-based decisions for the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences
Graduate Programs
Master of Science in Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences - M.S.
Animal Health & Disease SpecializationLearning Objective |
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Master competency in Animal Health & Disease specialization | Assessment Plan |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan |
Produce, present, and defend their thesis | Assessment Plan |
Animal Molecular Genetics SpecializationLearning Objective |
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Master competency in Animal Molecular Genetics specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their thesis | Assessment Plan |
Animal Nutrition SpecializationLearning Objective |
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Master competency in Animal Nutrition specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their thesis | Assessment Plan |
Animal or Dairy Management SpecializationLearning Objective |
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Master competency in Animal or Dairy Management specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their thesis | Assessment Plan |
Reproduction & Development SpecializationLearning Objective |
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Master competency in Reproduction & Development specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their thesis | Assessment Plan |
Data-based decisions for the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences
Assessment process is undergoing review
Master of Science in Toxicology - M.S.
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Master competency in Toxicology specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their thesis | Assessment Plan |
Data-based decisions for the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences
Assessment process is undergoing review
Veterinary Public Health - MPH
In progress.
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences - Ph.D.
Animal Health & Disease SpecializationLearning Objective |
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Master competency in Animal Health & Disease specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their dissertation. | Assessment Plan |
Animal Molecular Genetics SpecializationLearning Objective |
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Master competency in Animal Molecular Genetics specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their dissertation. | Assessment Plan |
Animal Nutrition SpecializationLearning Objective |
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Master competency in Animal Nutrition specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their dissertation | Assessment Plan |
Animal or Dairy Management SpecializationLearning Objective |
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Master competency in Animal or Dairy Management specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their dissertation | Assessment Plan |
Reproduction & Development SpecializationLearning Objective |
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Master competency in Reproduction & Development specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their dissertation | Assessment Plan |
Data-based decisions for the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences
Assessment process is undergoing review
Doctor of Philosophy in Toxicology - Ph.D.
Learning Objective | ||
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Master competency in Toxicology specialization | Assessment Plan | |
Demonstrate knowledge in statistical research competencies | Assessment Plan | |
Communicate effectively in oral and written form | Assessment Plan | |
Produce, present, and defend their dissertation | Assessment Plan |
Data-based decisions for the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences
Assessment process is undergoing review