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.
Starting in Year Two, 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 programs provide an enriched selection of courses to better prepare students for graduate studies. The degree requires completion of a minimum of 120 credit units, typically 30 credit units per each of the four academic years. Students are required to achieve a 60% Cumulative Weighted Average.
Applied Plant Ecology covers a broad range of disciplines in natural and semi-natural ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, and wetlands. The Applied Plant Ecology major integrates principles and advanced knowledge of managing, conserving, and restoring natural and semi-natural landscapes and ecosystems.
Students transferring into the B.S.A. program with 18 or more credit units 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.) - Applied Plant Ecology
Year 1 - Term 1 (15 credit units)
Year 1 - Term 2 (15 credit units)
Year 2 (30 credit units)
- BIOL 222.3
- BIOL 226.3
- EVSC 220.3 or SLSC 240.3
- MATH 104.3 or MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
- PLSC 213.3
- PLSC 220.3 or PLSC 222.3
- RRM 215.3
- RCM 300.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- ENG 111.3 (Term 1 or 2)
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
Year 3 & 4 (60 credit units)
- BIOL 323.3
- BIOL 424.3
- EVSC 380.3
- PLSC 240.3
- PLSC 214.3 or STAT 245.3
- PLSC 413.3
- PLSC 418.3
- PLSC 422.3
- PLSC 423.3
- PLSC 425.3
- PLSC 492.3 or PLSC 494.6 (3 credit units count as restricted elective)
Restricted Electives (18 credit units)
Students can choose courses for a minor or choose from the following selection of courses in consultation with an advisor.
- ANBI 375.3
- BIOL 312.3
- BIOL 324.3
- BIOL 326.3
- BIOL 331.3
- BIOL 342.3
- BIOL 345.3
- BIOL 373.3
- BIOL 470.3
- EVSC 430.3
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 351.3
- GEOG 386.3
- PLSC 335.3
- PLSC 340.3
- PLSC 345.3
- PLSC 405.3
- PLSC 494.6
- SLSC 232.3
- SLSC 460.3
- SLSC 480.3
Open Electives
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
Minor in Applied Plant Ecology
The Applied Plant Ecology minor is an approved minor field of study in
the B.S.A. degree and the Resource Science major of the B.Sc.(R.R.M.)
degree.
A minor consists of 18 credit units in a field of study outside the student's major. At least 12 credit units in the minor must be courses that are not specifically listed as required in a student’s major.
Requirements
- EVSC 380.3
- PLSC 213.3 or BIOL 228.3
- PLSC 413.3
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
- BIOL 323.3
- BIOL 373.3
- BIOL 424.3
- PLSC 423.3
- PLSC 425.3
- RRM 215.3
- SLSC 480.3
