AGRC 111.3 Introduction to Plant and Soil Sciences

An introduction to agricultural systems with a focus on sustainability in a changing environment. Current agricultural challenges and issues will be used to highlight and illustrate the interactions between plant, animal, microbial, human and environment components. The soil/plant/environment interface is emphasized. Management decisions affecting agricultural systems, cropping and land use are examined both regionally and globally.

AGRC 112.3 Animal Agriculture and Food Science

An introduction to agricultural systems and the interactions between microbial plant, animal, and human components. The emphasis is on issues and problems associated with animal production, value-added processing, marketing and the consumption of food.

PLSC 201.3 Field Crops of Western Canada

An introduction to the major oilseed, pulse, and cereal crops of Western Canada. Emphasis will be on factors that affect quality of these major crops of Western Canada, their utilization and the agronomic practices used in their production. The ability to identify and understand the growth characteristics of major oilseeds, pulse, and cereal crops, as well as the major pest problems of these crops will be covered in the laboratory. Discussions include the global role Canada plays in the production of the oilseed, pulse, and cereal crops and the development of improved varieties of these crops.

The Course and Program Catalogue has the complete and official listing of required classes and their descriptions for this program.

• Course and Program Catalogue

• Flexible learning that fits your life! Study in-person or online at your own pace.
• Develop professional career competencies that employers are looking to hire for.
• Learn from industry-leading researchers in agricultural science.
• Receive learning experiences that combine both the "how" and the "why" to develop critical thinking skills.