Animal Science Undergraduate Capstone Project

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Students, working closely with an animal science faculty member, will demonstrate the capacity to synthesize and apply information, and demonstrate analytical, practical, and interpretive skills by completing a robust management plan for a livestock or companion animal operation. The plan will include health care, nutrition, reproduction, marketing, acquisition of property, facilities and equipment, labor, and financial analysis. In addition, students will complete a written report to include how the operation addresses at least two elements of the MSU public affairs mission. Prerequisite: 90 hours; AGS 101 and AGS 102 ; and at least three of the following; AGS 301 , AGS 302 , AGS 306 , AGS 310 , AGS 311 , AGS 316 , AGS 366 , AGS 432 , AGS 452 , AGS 453 , AGS 461 , AGS 485 .