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The Book Harmon Leadership Program strongly encourages students to enter the leadership course continuum series (ANSC 181-481) to further build their leadership skills. The series focuses on personal, interpersonal, team, community and organizational leadership, as well as professional development.

ANSC 18100 Orientation to Animal Sciences
Sem. 2. Class 2, Cr. 1.
Introduction to the faculty, programs, opportunities, career preparation, and personal development requirements needed to succeed in a career in the animal industries. Course meets during weeks 1-8. Class trip is optional. Students pay lodging or meal expenses when necessary. Ms. Byers-Doten.

ANSC 28100 Career Planning in Animal Sciences
Sem. 2. Class 1, Cr. 1.
A seminar course designed to inform students of the career opportunities in animal industries, develop their interviewing and other interpersonal skills, and begin to plan the course of study, work experiences, and marketing methods needed to obtain a successful internship and employment. Mr. Delks.

ANSC 48100 Contemporary Issues in Animal Sciences

Sem. 1. Class 1, Cr. 1. Junior or senior classification.
Industry-led and student-led discussions and debate of current issues facing animal industries. Topics include environmental impact, food safety, animal care and well-being, ethics, use of biotechnology, world food supply, and international agricultural trade. Industry representatives will share their experiences of the importance of good communication skills as well as technical knowledge of issues that are of concern to animal industries. Students will share their experiences with each other from course work, internships, research problems, study abroad and club activities as they address contemporary issues facing animal industries. Professor Mathew and Mr. Delks.