CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
ACADEMIC SENATE
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
REPORT TO
THE ACADEMIC SENATE
AP-009-034
Reorganization of Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Animal Science
Academic Programs Committee
Date:
Executive Committee
Received and Forwarded
Date: 6/23/04
Academic Senate
Date: 7/14/04
First Reading
Waiver Requested
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Background
The Department of Animal and Veterinary Science proposes a restructuring of
the curriculum of the B.S. in Animal Science into two new options: Pre-Vet
/Graduate School Option, and Animal Industries/Business Management. The
total units to degree will be reduced to 180 units under the new structure.
Resources Consulted
Debra Brum, Wayne Bidlack, Cedric Matsushima, Leo Abenes, Ed Fonda, and
Les Young
Discussion
The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences is proposing to reduce the
number of options under the Animal Science major (1250) from three options
(Pre-Vet/Graduate School, Animal Industries/Business Management, and Equine
Science) to two options by downgrading the Equine Science option (1253) to a
“track” under the Animal Industries/Business Management option (1252). The
Pre Vet/Graduate School option remains unchanged. The College of Agriculture
is also proposing the creation of two tracks within the second major (Veterinary
Sciences major-1260) offered by the department. As part of these proposals the
number of units required to graduate in all re-organized majors, options and
tracks is to be reduced to 180 units. A summary of these changes is shown
below.
1. Restructure the curricula of the AVS Department's 2 majors with the following
emphases and tracks:
Animal and Veterinary Science Major - reduce number of options to two.
1. Pre-Vet/ Graduate School option
2. Animal Industries/Business Management option
Equine Industries Track Science Emphasis
Business Emphasis
Animal Agribusiness Track
Animal Health Sciences Major - offer two tracks under the major
Science Track
Business Track
2. Reduce the required number of units to graduate in all programs from 194 to
180 units.
3. Add five new courses:
AVS 112 - Animal Science I
Food Animal Science (4 units)
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AVS 114L Animal Science I
Lab Food Animal Science Lab (1 unit)
AVS 113 - Animal Science II
Companion, Lab, and Exotic An Sc (4
units)
AVS 115L - Animal Science II Lab Companion,Lab, and Exotic An Sc Lab
(1 unit)
AHS 450 - Veterinary Economics and Hospital Management (3 units)
4. Eliminate the following AVS courses:
Sheep Mgt. Science AVS 123/123L
Beef Mgt. Science AVS 131/131L
Dairy Mgt. Science AVS 150/150L
Swine Mgt. Science AVS 122/122L
Poultry Mgt. Science AVS 126/126L Animal Ag Science AVS 111
5. Change title of AHS 310 from Veterinary Medical Law, and Language to
Veterinary Medical Ethics, Law and Language
6. Reduce number of units for AHS 442 and 443 from three to two units.
7. Add the following courses into the business options, tracks and emphases:
Principles of Economics EC 201 4
Management Information Systems CIS 310 4
Legal Environment of Business FRL 201 4
Accounting for Agribusiness FMA 324 4
or Financial Accounting Dec Mkg ACC 207/207A (5)
Managerial Accounting for Decision Mkg ACC 208/208A 5
Food and Agribusiness Marketing FMA 304 4
or Principles of Marketing Management IBM 301 (4)
Data Management for Agribusiness FMA 375 4
or Managerial Statistics TOM 302 (4)
Operations Management for Agribusiness FMA 376 4
or Operations Management TOM 301 (4)
Managing Agribusiness Organizations FMA 201 3
or Principles of Management MHR 301 (4)
Financial Analysis for Agribusiness FMA 326 4
or Managerial Finance FRL 300 (3)
Agribusiness Personnel Management FMA 402 4
All course descriptions were examined and found complete including assessment
criteria. All consultations were done Several of the courses listed as ‘new’ are in
fact reformatted and realigned existing core courses in the majors and options.
The department is doing this by deleting the courses listed in 4 above and
replacing them with those listed in 3 above. A new course Veterinary Economics
and Hospital Management for the Veterinary Sciences major is being proposed.
The proposed changes are the result of two intensive peer reviews of the
Department. One review was at the Department level and the other review was
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at the college level These reviews took place during the 2002-2003 academic
year. The proposed changes reflect the need to consolidate similar programs
and manage scarce resources while maintaining a quality program.
The resources supplied relevant information on several of the program changes
or deletions.
1. Deleted -- Equine Science Option: Enrollment in this option has declined and
most of the students are in a business track that mirrors the Animal
Industries/Business Management Option. The course of study within the Equine
Science option exist in the other options so students currently enrolled in the
Equine Science option will be able to complete their option. Notably there are no
new requirements due to folding the Equine Science option within the Animal
Industries/Business management option.
2. Reorganized -- Animal Industries/Business Management Option: This option
offers a less scientific preparation for students who are interested in animals-but
not a scientific career. As the alternative option to the Pre-Vet/Graduate School
option this option gives students the opportunity to develop business skills that
will help them compete for jobs in businesses that involves animals. This option
may prepare students for potential graduate study in a MBA program. Addition of
the Equine option into this option is logical and would not affect students.
Consultation with recommended resources provided full support for the
reorganization of inclusion of such courses in the new FMAM options.
The course changes are appropriate and would not impair any current continuing
student from timely graduation.
The new program sheets for all proposed majors and options are attached.
Recommendations
1. The Academic Programs Committee recommends the acceptance of the
deletion of the Equine Sciences option and reorganization of the program
within the Animal Industries/Business Management Option.
2. The Academic Programs Committee concurs with requested curricular
changes as outlined and recommends their acceptance. Note the University
Curriculum Committee has approved these changes.