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34.5 BSc in Agriculture

34.5.1 General Information

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The Faculty offers courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. The program provides students with an understanding of the scientific principles underlying the many facets of agriculture together with their application in agricultural systems and related industries. Through a broadly based educational experience, students develop capacities for critical and independent thought and clear expression of ideas. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on integrating several areas in the physical, biological, and social sciences relevant to modern agricultural practices.

    Graduates will have a background in basic social, natural, and agricultural sciences, with an emphasis on sustainable production, renewable agricultural resource management, and economic analysis. Graduates qualify to apply to be Articling Agrologists which can lead to status as Professional Agrologists.

(2)

During their first year, or before they register for their second year, students should consult an Academic Advisor. Course choices may affect scheduling for majors.

(3)

Students in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine program (§34.3.1) are able to continue in the BSc in Agriculture degree and will normally receive credit for courses already completed successfully.

(4)

Requirements of the BSc in Agriculture Program Core (*60)

a.

*6 ENGL: (two of ENGL 121, 122, 123, 124 or 125 recommended)

b.

ALES 204

c.

AREC 323 or SMO 301

d.

ECON 101 and 102

e.

STAT 151

f.

*3 from BIOL 107, 108, 207, 208 (see Note)

g.

*3 from BIOL 107, 108, 207, 208; BIOCH 200 or PL SC 331; AN SC 391 or BIOCH 310; (see Note)

h.

AREC 200

i.

AREC 214

j.

AN SC 200

k.

MATH 113 or 114

l.

PL SC 221

m.

SOILS 210

n.

*12 Free Electives

o.

*3 Capstone Course [see note under each major as well as §34.1(6)]

    Note: BIOL 108 and 208 are required for the Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Animal Science and Range and Pasture Management Majors, and the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program.

34.5.2 Agricultural and Resource Economics Major

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General Information: This major provides students with an understanding of the basic principles of economics and develops a scientific background sufficient to apply economic tools to production, processing, marketing, and financing and consumption in the agri-food and other resource industries. Students will gain expertise in the use of economic theory in agricultural and other natural resource industries, and will develop analytical techniques that permit them to understand and assess a wide variety of policy and market issues. The program develops knowledge of applied social, agricultural, and natural sciences that permits graduates to succeed in a variety of agricultural and natural resource settings.

(2)

Requirements of the Major (*60)

a.

ACCTG 300

b.

*6 from 400-level AREC

c.

AREC 313, 333, 384, and 473

d.

ECON 281 and 282

e.

ENCS 473 or FOREC 473

f.

AREC 365

g.

*3 from REN R 432 or R SOC

h.

*24 Approved Program Electives [see §34.1(4)]

    Note: The capstone course for this major is one of AREC 410 or 423.

34.5.3 Animal Science Major

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General Information: The Animal Science Major encompasses studies of livestock, including dairy, swine, beef, poultry and diversified livestock.

    This major enables students to gain an understanding of the scientific disciplines of animal science including physiology, genetics, biochemistry, nutrition, and behavior. Students will also learn how to integrate and apply these concepts to solve problems in animal production systems.

    Graduates with this major find opportunities in a wide range of agri-business industries, government agencies and primary agriculture.

(2)

Requirements of the Major (*60)

a.

AN SC 310, 311, and 312

b.

AN SC 484 or 485

c.

*6 from AN SC 471, 472, 474, 475, and 476

d.

BIOL 107 and 207

e.

AN SC 260 or *3 NUTR

f.

*6 from AN SC 461, 462 and 463

g.

*6 from Organic Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry

h.

*21 Approved Program Electives [see §34.1(4)]

    Note: The capstone course for this major is AN SC 479.

34.5.4 Crop Science Major

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General Information: This major focuses on the agronomy and science of agricultural crop production. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of plant growth, soils and factors affecting crop production. Crop responses to a range of environmental factors are addressed. Students learn about biotechnological, breeding and production management techniques used to develop, grow and market well-adapted, high quality and high yielding crop cultivars. Students also develop skills to respond to economic situations, market demands, environmental constraints and societal expectations.

    Graduates with this major are able to work and serve in technical, sales and management positions with agri-business industries, in advisory, regulatory and management positions with government agencies, or in primary production.

(2)

Requirements of the Major (*60)

a.

*6 from BIOL 107, 108, 207, 208, (BIOCH 200 or PL SC 331), (BIOCH 310 or AN SC 391), EAS 100, 105 (not taken in core)

b.

BOT 340

c.

*6 of Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry or Physics

d.

PL SC 324, 355, and 495

e.

*6 from ENT 207, PL SC 352, 380

f.

*3 from ENCS 356, PL SC 354, 357

g.

PL SC 465 or SOILS 460

h.

*24 Approved Program Electives [see §34.1(4)]

    Note: The capstone course for this major is PL SC 499.

34.5.5 Range and Pasture Management Major

    (Effective Fall 2012, applications to this major are no longer accepted. Interested students should consider applying to the BSc Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Wildlife and Rangeland Resources Management major.)

    Students currently enrolled in the BSc Agriculture Range and Pasture Management major will be allowed to finish their degree program no later than 2014-2015.

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General Information: In this cross disciplinary major students are introduced to the theory and practice of managing soil-plant-animal relationships within the context of cultivated and native grasslands used by wildlife and domestic herbivores. Key areas of study include the structure, function, and ecology of native and cultivated plant communities, plant and animal physiology, plant-animal interactions under grazing, response of plant communities to grazing, the complementary and conflicting requirements of domestic herbivores and wildlife, and intensive versus extensive-based production systems.

    Graduates are prepared for careers as consultants or land and livestock managers with government agencies, conservation associations or agri-businesses involved in the management of private and public (e.g. multiple-use) grazing land.

(2)

Requirements of the Major (*60)

a.

*3 from AN SC 472 or 474

b.

*6 from BIOL 107, 207, (BIOCH 200 or PL SC 331), (BIOCH 310 or AN SC 391), EAS 100, 105

c.

*3 from AN SC 260, 310, 311, BOT 340, REN R 321

d.

ENCS 356 and 406

e.

*6 of Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry or Physics

f.

*6 from ENCS 376, ENCS 407, FOR 340, PL SC 352, REN R 414

g.

PL SC 354

h.

SOILS 420 or 460

i.

*24 Approved Program Electives [see §34.1(4)]

    Note: The capstone course for this major is one of AN SC 474; ENCS 471; or PL SC 499.

34.5.6 Sustainable Agricultural Systems Major

(1)

General Information: Knowledge about individual components of agricultural systems (including people, plants, animals and soil, water and other resources) has expanded rapidly, but less is known about how these systems work as a whole. There is a need to integrate knowledge from a number of disciplines in order to maintain and enhance the performance of agricultural systems so that resource use is efficient and sustainable. Agricultural systems can be viewed from a local, national or international perspective. A systems approach to sustainable agriculture considers the linkages between human activity and institutions with agricultural production systems. Key areas of study include agricultural production systems, natural resource management and the interrelationships of these with social and economic systems.

    Graduates are prepared for careers in agriculture and systems analysis within government or the agriculture and food industry.

(2)

Requirements of the Major (*60)

a.

*3 from AREC 333, 384, 473

b.

*6 from AN SC 471, 472, 474, 475, 476, ENCS 356, PL SC 354, 355, 357, 440

c.

*6 from AN SC 391, BIOCH 200 or PL SC 331, BIOL 107, 207, EAS 100, 105, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, PHYS

d.

*3 from EAS 221, FOREN 201, REN R 410

e.

SOILS 420

f.

REN R 250

g.

ENCS 461

h.

AREC 365

i.

REN R 450

j.

R SOC 355

k.

*24 Approved Program Electives [see §34.1(4)]

    Note: The capstone course for this major is one of AN SC 471, 472, 474, 475, or 476; ENCS 471; PL SC 499.

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