Change in an Animal Science curriculum occurs with input from many sources outside the departmental faculty. Changing student demographics, industry needs and a university's view toward core curricular matters are contributors to change. The department must absorb these inputs and design plans of study that (1) meet the needs of students (2) are flexible, and (3) maintain appropriate rigor. This department responded by designing nine different options that are quite distinct from one another. Each option has a specific target audience. Flexibility is maintained within an option through choices in controlled electives and through appropriate substitutions.

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animal science curriculum, revision

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