Through the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, the Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences offers undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate (M.S.) degree programs. The Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences is engaged in research in many aspects of animal agriculture, with a special focus on the challenges to animal production in a tropical environment. Through the Co-operative Extension Service, the Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences provides advice and instruction to animal producers and associated industries.The Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences conducts basic and applied research with beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, and certain aquatic species. The candidate for a graduate degree will participate in studies, which are designed to improve production efficiency and assist in the economic development of animal industries in tropical and subtropical regions. Emphasis is placed on the application of scientific methods for the development of the animal industries in subtropical and tropical environments. Breeding studies are designed to evaluate performance of purebred and crossbred animals in a subtropical environment. Nutritional studies are conducted to evaluate feedstuffs and forages produced locally and to formulate rations for improved performance in subtropical and tropical climates. Physiological studies are conducted in management and reproduction of farm animals with respect to effects of tropical environments. Studies on meat science and growth biology include biochemistry and physiology of muscle development and protein accretion in meat animals and aquatic species in tropical and subtropical climates. Aquaculture production research emphasizes growth pattern, biology, and pond ecosystems.