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Avian Biology BSA



Overview

The Avian Biology major provides broad training in practical, applied science and a strong grounding in general biology and chemistry. The unique characteristics of birds provide excellent opportunities for students to learn the basic principles of biology associated with reproduction, behavior, physiology, nutrition, genetics and disease as they relate to avian species. It prepares students in various areas including education, environmental protection, resource conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, and biomedical research. In addition, this program provides a broad background in the biological sciences that can be used by students to prepare for professional programs in veterinary medicine, pharmacy, medicine, and dentistry, as well as for advanced degrees (Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy) in any of the biological sciences.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Avian Biology BSA/Poultry Science MS For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Nada Tamim Undergraduate Coordinator ntamim@uga.edu (706) 542-9154

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1
CHEM 1211-1211D  General Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 1211L  General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 1113  Precalculus 3
POUL(AESC) 1075  Academic and Career Planning 1

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

POUL 2020-2020L  Introductory Poultry Science 3
POUL 1010E  Birds in Our Lives 3
Spring Year 1

Area IV World Language & Culture Course

BIOL 1107  Principles of Biology I 3
    AND  BIOL 1107L  Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1
CHEM 1212-1212D  General Chemistry II 3
    AND  CHEM 1212L  General Chemistry Laboratory II 1
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area IV World Language & Culture Course

BIOL 1108  Principles of Biology II 3
    AND  BIOL 1108L  Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1
CHEM 2211-2211D  Modern Organic Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 2211L  Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1
POLS 1101  American Government 3
Spring Year 2

Area IV World Language & Culture Course

BCMB 3100  Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4
COMM 1110  Introduction to Public Speaking 3
POUL 4200/6200-4200L/6200L  Avian Anatomy and Physiology 4
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3

Major Elective

PEDB Requirement

POUL 3000-3000L  Avian Surgical Techniques 4
POUL 3750  Integrated Animal Nutrition 4

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3
Spring Year 3

Area V Social Science Course

General Elective

PHYS 1111-1111L  Introductory Physics-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 4
POUL 3050  Molecular Diagnostic and Research Tools in Avian Biology 3
POUL 3123  Avian Biology: Ecology, Physiology, and Behavior 3
Summer Year 3
POUL 3910  Internship in Poultry Science 3
Fall Year 4

General Elective

Major Elective

Major Elective

Major Elective

Major Elective

Spring Year 4

General Elective

Major Elective

Major Elective

POUL(BIOL) 4060/6060  Reproductive Endocrinology 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

GENE 3200-3200D  Genetics 4
POUL 3720  Poultry Breeding 3
Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements