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ANSC 100Introduction to Animal Industries

3 credits · Animal Science · Penn State

This course will introduce students to the breadth and scope of animal agriculture in North America with emphasis on food producing animals. Additionally, fiber producing animals, pets, pleasure animals, and alternative livestock will also be studied. Students will be exposed to biological concepts and their relationship to contemporary production systems, economics, terminology and industry issues to enhance understanding of and appreciation for various uses of animals in North America. The course is available in a web-based format with extensive use of video tours of animal housing facilities, expert interviews, and explanations of the biology behind common production and food safety practices.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Counts toward

General education

Natural Sciences (GN)

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 1 · Spring (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Animal Science, B.S.
What it opens up

Courses that list ANSC 100 as a prerequisite (3)

  • ANSC 202W Contemporary Issues in Animal Agriculture
  • ANSC 311 Poultry Production and Management
  • ANSC 421 Poultry Evaluation and Selection