Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences

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 Emphasis

Learning Objective: Disciplinary Knowlege

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 Emphasis

Learning Objective: Disciplinary Knowlege

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 Emphasis

Learning Objective: Disciplinary Knowlege

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 Emphasis

Learning Objective: Disciplinary Knowlege

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 Specialization

Learning Objective

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 Specialization

Learning Objective

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 Specialization

Learning Objective

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 Specialization

Learning Objective

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 Specialization

Learning Objective

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.

Learning Objective
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 Specialization

Learning Objective

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 Specialization

Learning Objective

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 Specialization

Learning Objective

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 Specialization

Learning Objective

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 Specialization

Learning Objective

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
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