The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture provides students with a sound
basis in the natural and social sciences and a broad knowledge of
agriculture, agri-food systems, and the role of agriculture in both the
Great Plains and global contexts. Graduates will be prepared to address
major agricultural issues and challenges, including: resource use
consistent with sustainable production of food, feed, fibre and fuel;
production, processing and marketing of high quality food and non-food
products, research, development and implementation of innovative and
efficient production, processing and marketing systems. There are
numerous and wide-ranging fields of study to choose from in the B.S.A.
degree.
After a common set of first year courses, students must follow an
approved Honours or Majors field of study. Fields of study include
Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Animal Science,
Applied Plant Ecology, Crop Science, Environmental Science, Food and
Bioproduct Sciences, Horticulture Science, and Soil Science. An 18
credit unit minor in another field of study can also be taken. Majors
generally provide for fewer basic science courses and a wider selection
of electives than for Honours programs. Double majors are not permitted.
Honours concentrations, where available provide an enriched selection
of courses to better prepare students for graduate studies. Students
are required to achieve a 60% Cumulative Weighted Average on 120 credit
units of approved courses.
The Agricultural Biology program provides a comprehensive background
in the life sciences and allows students to focus on particular areas
relevant to agriculture, such as biotechnology, genetics and evolution,
plant pathology, plant molecular biology and wildlife ecology, through
selection of appropriate restricted and open electives.
Students transferring into the B.S.A. program with 18 or more credit
units of transfer credits must obtain an approved schedule of courses
from a program advisor prior to registration. Students entering the
college with credit for B.S.A. courses must complete at least 30 credit
units of approved senior courses while registered in the College of
Agriculture and Bioresources.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.) Honours - Agricultural Biology
Admission to Honours is restricted to students having an approved
Honours program, a recommendation from the supervising department, and a
Cumulative Weighted Average of 70% or better on a minimum of 60 credit
units in B.S.A. credited courses at the time of application. Students
must officially apply for admission to an Honours program through the
office of the Dean of Agriculture and Bioresources before the start of
Year Four at the latest.
Minimum Requirements for Degree (120 credit units)
Completion of a B.S.A. minor (18 credit units) is required with a major in Agricultural Biology.
Year 1 - Term 1 (15 credit units)
Year 1 - Term 2 (15 credit units)
Year 2 (30 credit units)
- BMSC 200.3
- BIOL 222.3
- BIOL 224.3/BMSC 224.3
- BIOL 226.3
- FABS 212.3, MCIM 214.3, BMSC 210.3
- MATH 104.3, MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
- RCM 300.3
- STAT 103.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level BIOC Courses
- BMSC 230.3
- BMSC 240.3
Years 3 & 4 (60 credit units)
- BIOL 317.3 or BIOL 331.3
- BIOL 228.3 or PLSC 213.3
- PLSC 214.3 or STAT 245.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- BIOL 361.3
- BIOL 365.3
- BIOL 436.3
- BIOL 451.3
- BIOL 455.3
- BIOL 458.3
- BIOL 466.3
- BIOL 472.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
selection will depend upon the student's area of interest
- ANSC 494.6
- EVSC 494.6
- FABS 494.6
- PLSC 494.6
- SLSC 494.6
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
- BIOL 323.3
- BIOL 324.3
- BIOL 342.3
- BIOL 345.3
- BIOL 364.3
- BIOL 365.3
- BIOL 420.3
- BIOL 424.3
- BIOL 436.3
- BIOL 475.3
Restricted Electives
Choose 24 credit units from the following:
- Any BIOL course.
- Any FABS course.
- Any PLSC course.
- ANBI 470.3
- ANSC 313.3
- ANSC 315.3
- SLSC 232.3
- SLSC 240.3
- SLSC 312.3
- SLSC 343.3
- SLSC 460.3
- VBMS 314.3
- VBMS 324.3
- VBMS 325.3
- VBMS 428.3
- VLAC 411.3
- VTPA 412.3
- courses used to satisfy the requirements of a minor (at least 12 credit units of restricted electives must be used for the minor)
- other courses as approved by the program advisor
Electives
Choose
9 credit units of open electives.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.) - Agricultural Biology
Minimum Requirements for Degree (120 credit units)
Completion of a B.S.A. minor is required with a major in Agricultural Biology.
Year 1 - Term 1 (15 credit units)
Year 1 - Term 2 (15 credit units)
Year 2 (30 credit units)
- BMSC 200.3
- BIOL 222.3
- BIOL 224.3/BMSC 224.3
- BIOL 226.3
- FABS 212.3 or MCIM 214.3 or BMSC 210.3
- RCM 300.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- 200-Level, 300-Level or 400-Level BIOC Courses
- BMSC 230.3
- BMSC 240.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
- MATH 104.3, MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
- STAT 103.3 or equivalent
Years 3 & 4 (60 credit units)
- BIOL 317.3 or BIOL 331.3
- BIOL 228.3 or PLSC 213.3
- PLSC 214.3 or STAT 245.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- BIOL 361.3
- BIOL 365.3
- BIOL 436.3
- BIOL 451.3
- BIOL 455.3
- BIOL 458.3
- BIOL 466.3
- BIOL 472.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
selection will depend upon the student's area of interest
- ANSC 492.3
- EVSC 492.3
- FABS 492.3
- PLSC 492.3
- SLSC 492.3
Restricted Electives
Choose 30 credit units from the following:
- Any BIOL course.
- Any FABS course.
- Any PLSC course.
- ANBI 470.3
- ANSC 313.3
- ANSC 315.3
- SLSC 232.3
- SLSC 240.3
- SLSC 312.3
- SLSC 343.3
- SLSC 460.3
- VBMS 314.3
- VBMS 324.3
- VBMS 325.3
- VBMS 428.3
- VLAC 411.3
- VTPA 412.3
- courses used to satisfy the requirements of a minor (at least 12 credit units of restricted electives must be used for the minor)
- other courses as approved by the program advisor
Open Electives
Choose 15 credit units open electives.
