Food and Bioproduct Sciences
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. Students are required to achieve a 60% Cumulative Weighted Average on 120 credit units of approved courses.
The Food and Bioproduct Sciences field of study provides students with skills and knowledge in the area of food and bioproducts in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment. It provides the agri-food and bioresource industries with highly trained graduates who have expertise in exploiting existing and emerging opportunities. An interdisciplinary teaching approach provides students with the advanced knowledge and understanding of agricultural outputs, including biofuels, other non-food bioproducts, functional foods and nutraceuticals, and value added, in keeping with contemporary emphasis on diminishing food supplies, climate change and the environment, food quality and safety, and health and wellness.
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.
