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. Students are required to achieve a 60% Cumulative Weighted Average on 120 credit units of approved courses.
The Environmental Science program explores the relationships between environmental constraints and sustainable development with an emphasis on prairie agriculture and forestry. The major emphasis of Environmental Science courses is on practical field experience in Prairie and Boreal Forest environments and on laboratory analysis and computer-based interpretation of results. Environmental Science courses are complemented by courses in environmental policy, environmental assessment, environmental quality, and agriculture and the environment.
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. Graduates of related diploma programs may be eligible to receive up to two years block transfer credit into the Environmental Science field of study. Students transferring under an articulation agreement, or who have been granted block transfer credit must take a prescribed set of courses. For additional information, or to determine eligibility for block transfer, contact the Coordinator of Student Services in the Dean's Office, College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.) - Environmental Science
Minimum Requirements for Degree (120 credit units)
Direct entry students are required to select a minor in one of the
fields of specialization within the College or an approved cross-college
minor. Block transfer students do not require a minor but instead must
take a prescribed number of courses from a list of approved restricted
electives.
Year 1 - Term 1 (15 credit units)
Year 1 - Term 2 (15 credit units)
Year 2 (30 credit units)
- EVSC 203.3
- EVSC 210.3
- EVSC 220.3
- FABS 212.3 OR MCIM 214.3 OR BMSC 210.3
- GEOL 206.3 or GEOG 120.3
- MATH 104.3 or MATH 110.3 or MATH 125.3
- PLSC 213.3
- PLSC 214.3 or STAT 245.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
Open Electives (3 credit units)
- Choose 3 credit units open electives
Years 3 & 4 (60 credit units)
- EVSC 371.3 or GEOG 222.3
- EVSC 485.3
- RCM 300.3
Choose 3 credit units of Environmental Policy from the following:
- BPBE 330.3
- ECON 275.3
- ECON 277.3
- GEOG 280.3
Choose 3 credit units of Environmental Risk Assessment from the following:
- BLE 481.3
- GEOG 386.3
- TOX 321.3
Choose 6 credit units of Environmental Quality from the following:
- BLE 309.3
- CHEM 375.3
- EVSC 420.3
- EVSC 421.3
- EVSC 430.3
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOL 229.3
- GEOG 325.3
Choose 3 credit units Field Courses from the following:
Choose 6 credit units of Agriculture and the Environment from the following:
- ANBI 375.3
- BLE 432.3
- PLSC 201.3 or PLSC 222.3
- PLSC 401.3
- PLSC 422.3
- PLSC 425.3
- SLSC 312.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
- SLSC 232.3
- SLSC 313.3
- SLSC 322.3
- SLSC 343.3
Restricted Electives (12 credit units)
- Direct entry students are required to select a minor in one of the fields of specialization within the College or an approved cross-college minor. Completion of the minor requirements will satisfy the Restricted Electives requirement.
- Students transferring under a block transfer agreement with another college or institution do not require a minor but instead must take a prescribed number of courses from a list of approved restricted electives. For a list of these classes see the Block Transfer section below.
Open Electives
- Choose 12 credit units open electives
Block Transfer Programs
Lakeland College Conservation and Restoration Ecology, Environmental Conservation and Reclamation
Year 3
Year 4
- EVSC 210.3
- EVSC 485.3
- FABS 212.3 OR MCIM 214.3 OR BMSC 210.3
- GEOG 280.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- BLE 481.3
- GEOG 386.3
- TOX 321.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- ANBI 375.3
- BLE 432.3
- PLSC 401.3
- PLSC 422.3
- PLSC 425.3
- SLSC 312.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- SLSC 232.3
- SLSC 313.3
- SLSC 322.3
- SLSC 343.3
Electives
- Choose 3 credit units of electives approved by an Advisor
Open Electives
- Choose 6 credit units open electives
Lakeland College Environmental Protection Technology
Year 3
- AGRC 111.3
- AGRC 112.3
- AGRC 113.3
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- ECON 111.3
- EVSC 210.3
- GEOG 120.3 or GEOL 206.3
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
Electives
- Choose 3 credit units electives approved by an Advisor
Year 4
