School of Agriculture
Animal Science
What is Animal Science?
Animal Science deals with all phases of the livestock, poultry, and dairy industries. Areas emphasized are nutrition, physiology, genetics, management technology, quality control, and environmental regulations.
How can I use an Animal Science Degree?
Graduates enter the following careers:
•farm management
•extension service
•food quality control
•governmental health agencies
•farm credit institutions
•agricultural sales and management
Animal Science at Tennessee Tech
Animal Science students will find many facilities at Tennessee Tech that will enhance their learning experience. The Tech Farm is a 300-acre working, teaching and research farm located 3 miles from campus. The Tech Farm is also home to the Hyder-Burks Pavilion, which hosts multiple agricultural activities including The Home Show, the Tennessee Tech Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, and Farm Days.
Advisor:
Dr. Bruce Greene
Email:
bgreene@tntech.edu
Phone:
931-372-3148
Advisor:
Dr. Dennis Fennewald
Email:
dfennewald@tntech.edu
Phone:
931-372-3251
Dr. Greene harvesting honey
Moving cattle to a new pasture
Budding beekeepers
Learning about horses
Swine lab
Students building skid shelter