Avian Sciences, Minor College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Anne Todgham, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Department
The Program
The flexibility of the program and the close personal interaction between students, faculty, and specialists in the field give students a large role in selecting and designing their own course work. Due to the infrequency of course offerings, students must meet with a Staff Advisor in the Animal Science Advising Center to pursue this minor.
Internships & Career Alternatives
Independent study, undergraduate research, and internships are emphasized in the Avian Sciences program. Birds for laboratory or special study are housed within the main building as well as at the research farm and the experimental aviary.
Advising
Advising for the minor and course offerings is located in the Animal Science Advising Center in 1202 Meyer Hall; 530-754-7915.
Minor Advisor. Russ Hovey, Ph.D.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Poultry Science | ||
| Birds, Humans & the Environment | ||
| Management of Captive Birds | ||
| Captive Raptor Management | ||
| Choose remaining units from: | 15-16 | |
| Avian Biology | ||
| Avian Development & Genomics | ||
| Raptor Biology | ||
| Avian Reproduction | ||
| Management of Birds | ||
| Egg Production Management | ||
| Nutrition of Birds | ||
| Designing & Performing Experiments in Avian Sciences | ||
| Pig & Poultry Care & Management | ||
| Avian Physiology | ||
| Biology & Conservation of Wild Birds | ||
| Ecology of Waterfowl & Game Birds | ||
| Related Courses | ||
| Agricultural Markets | ||
| Pig & Poultry Care & Management | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
NUT 123 | (Discontinued) | |
NUT 123L | (Discontinued) | |
| Total Units | 17-19 | |