ProgramCIP 26.0804

Animal Genetics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the genetics of multicellular animal life forms from the experimental, comparative, and clinical (veterinary and medical) viewpoints. Includes instruction in molecular genetics, gene expression, gene regulation, genomics, epigenetic phenomena, DNA recombination and repair, genetic interactions at the microbial and higher levels, and molecular evolution.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-1042
Biological Scientists, All Other19-1029
Natural Sciences Managers11-9121

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Biology2 of 3
English Language2 of 3
Chemistry2 of 3
Computers and Electronics2 of 3
Mathematics1 of 3
Education and Training1 of 3
Administration and Management1 of 3
Administrative1 of 3

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