The Department of Animal Science originally concerned itself with teaching the selection, breeding, feeding and care of livestock. Today it continues this study of the symbiotic relationship between animals and humans, with practical focuses on agribusiness, science, and animal management.

History
The Department of Animal Husbandry was established in 1898. The name of the department was changed to the Department of Animal Science in 1962. The Department of Poultry Science was merged into the department in 1971.

Historical Names

• Department of Animal Husbandry (1898–1962)

Related Units


• College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (parent college)
• Department of Poultry Science (merged with, 1971)

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at Iowa State University is jointly administered by the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Human Science. FSHN combines the study and practical application of food sciences and technology with human nutrition in preparation for a variety of fields including: the culinary sciences, dietetics, nutrition, food industries, and diet and exercise.

History
The department was established in 1991 through the merging of the Department of Food Sciences and Technology (of the College of Agriculture), and the Department of Food and Nutrition (of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences).

Related Units

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (parent college)
• College of Human Sciences (parent college)
• Department of Human Nutrition (predecessor, 1990)
• Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition (predecessor, 1990)