Curricula Assessment 2019-2020 (Archived) back to current assessment
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.
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Undergraduate Programs
Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences - BS
Animal & Dairy Science Emphasis
Learning Objectives

Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge in applied mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
- Summarize the nature, intent and scope of animal/dairy science.
- Demonstrate depth in one subfield of animal/dairy science.
- Demonstrate understanding in the discipline of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction.
- Integrate knowledge from the various disciplines to effectively conduct livestock operations.
- Integrate knowledge from basic sciences to applications in the animal/dairy sciences.
Skills and Career Competencies
- Explain reading materials appropriate to course levels.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Conduct scientific literature searches using modern methods.
- Use a computer for written work, presentations, and research.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic techniques of animal management.
Assessment Plan
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Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge in applied mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
- Summarize the nature, intent and scope of animal/dairy science.
- Demonstrate depth in one subfield of animal/dairy science.
- Demonstrate understanding in the discipline of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction.
- Integrate knowledge from the various disciplines to effectively conduct livestock operations.
- Integrate knowledge from basic sciences to applications in the animal/dairy sciences.
Skills and Career Competencies
Outcomes Data
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Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge in applied mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
- Summarize the nature, intent and scope of animal/dairy science.
- Demonstrate depth in one subfield of animal/dairy science.
- Demonstrate understanding in the discipline of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction.
- Integrate knowledge from the various disciplines to effectively conduct livestock operations.
- Integrate knowledge from basic sciences to applications in the animal/dairy sciences.
Skills and Career Competencies
Biotechnology Emphasis
Learning Objectives
Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of biological mechanisms including Genetics, Reproduction and Microbiology.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of mathematics including Calculus and Statistics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemistry, including Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of animal biotechnology and ethics.
Skills and Career Competencies
- Understand and perform molecular cloning.
- Understand and perform cell culture procedures.
- Understand and perform protein purifications
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Demonstrate Quantitative competency.
- Conduct scientific-literature searches using modern methods.
Assessment Plan
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Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of biological mechanisms including Genetics, Reproduction and Microbiology.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of mathematics including Calculus and Statistics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemistry, including Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of animal biotechnology and ethics.
Skills and Career Competencies
Outcomes Data
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Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of biological mechanisms including Genetics, Reproduction and Microbiology.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of mathematics including Calculus and Statistics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemistry, including Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of animal biotechnology and ethics.
Skills and Career Competencies
Bioveterinary Science Emphasis
Learning Objectives
Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of biological mechanisms including molecular genetics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of mathematics, including Calculus and Statistics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemistry, including Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of animal productions, including breeding, nutrition and reproduction.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health and disease mechanisms.
Skills and Career Competencies
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Demonstrate quantitative competency.
- Conducts scientific literature searches using modern methods.
Assessment Plan
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Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of biological mechanisms including molecular genetics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of mathematics, including Calculus and Statistics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemistry, including Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of animal productions, including breeding, nutrition and reproduction.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health and disease mechanisms.
Skills and Career Competencies
Outcomes Data
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Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of biological mechanisms including molecular genetics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of mathematics, including Calculus and Statistics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemistry, including Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of animal productions, including breeding, nutrition and reproduction.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health and disease mechanisms.
Skills and Career Competencies
Equine Science & Management Emphasis
Learning Objectives

Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate Knowledge in applied mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
- Summaries the nature, intent and scope of Equine Sciences.
- Demonstrate depth in Equine Science.
- Demonstrate understanding in the discipline of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction
- Integrate knowledge form the various disciplines to effectively conduct equine operations.
- Integrate knowledge from basic sciences to applications in the animal sciences.
Skills and Career Competencies
- Explain reading materials appropriate to course levels.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
- Conduct scientific literature searches using modern methods.
- Use a computer for written work, presentations, and research.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic techniques of equine management.
Assessment Plan -
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Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate Knowledge in applied mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
- Summaries the nature, intent and scope of Equine Sciences.
- Demonstrate depth in Equine Science.
- Demonstrate understanding in the discipline of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction.
- Integrate knowledge form the various disciplines to effectively conduct equine operations.
- Integrate knowledge from basic sciences to applications in the animal sciences.
Skills and Career Competencies
Outcomes Data
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Disciplinary Knowledge
- Demonstrate Knowledge in applied mathematics and basic sciences required for disciplinary competency.
- Summaries the nature, intent and scope of Equine Sciences.
- Demonstrate depth in Equine Science.
- Demonstrate understanding in the discipline of animal genetics, health, nutrition, and reproduction.
- Integrate knowledge form the various disciplines to effectively conduct equine operations.
- Integrate knowledge from basic sciences to applications in the animal sciences.
Skills and Career Competencies
Graduate Programs
Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences - MS or PhD
Animal Health & Disease Specialization
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Data-Based Decisions
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Animal Nutrition Specialization
Learning Objectives
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Data-Based Decisions
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Data-Based Decisions
Animal or Dairy Management Specialization
Learning Objectives
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Data-Based Decisions
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Data-Based Decisions
Reproduction & Development Specialization
Learning Objectives
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Data-Based Decisions
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Data-Based Decisions
Toxicology - MS or PhD
Toxicology
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Data-Based Decisions
Learning Objectives
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Data-Based Decisions
Veterinary Public Health - MPH
Veterinary Public Health
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Data-Based Decisions
Past Assessments
2015
2019-2020
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