Animal Science 416 - Animals and Society (Capstone) (three semester hours)

This course is designed to provide a through understanding of how animals (companion animals, livestock, wild animals) impact and affect our daily lives, our society, and our economy and their impacts on national security. Topic areas include: Introduction: Animals in History; Animals in Other Societies; Animal-Human Relationships; Animals in Prison Industries; Animal Rights/Animal Welfare; and Management and various unique aspects of Companion Animals, including dogs, cats and horses; birds, reptiles and other pets.