Crop Science Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Crop Science (CRSC) major equips students with the latest advancements in biological sciences to tackle contemporary challenges in the plant production industry, focusing on agronomy and cropping systems. Through courses in precision agriculture, pest management, genetics, biotechnology, and physiology, students gain a comprehensive understanding of crop production technology and science. The CRSC Co-op program enhances career readiness by integrating academic learning with professional experience, preparing graduates to lead in scientific advancements and innovations in cropping systems worldwide.
University of Guelph Advantage
- Academic Excellence: Our students benefit from learning under professors with world-renowned reputations and extensive histories in agriculture science. The University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College boasts a 150 year legacy of developing leaders in agriculture and food.
- Strong Preparation: Students embark on their first co-op work term after their second academic year, ensuring they are well-prepared to apply their knowledge and skills in practical settings.
- Flexible and Employer-Friendly Hiring: Our co-op process responds to your needs. Employers can post, interview and hire throughout the semester and our students are available for 4- or 8-month work terms. The Experience Guelph hiring tool makes hiring Guelph co-op students easy!
Student Strengths
Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge on the production of field crops for food, fuel or biomaterials, and breeding improved crop varieties.
Application:
Management and decision-making skills for the application of scientific knowledge and industry-related data to propose solutions to production challenges and improve agronomic cropping systems.
Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Crop Science Co-op Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Work | Academic | Off |
| FOUR | Academic | Work | Work |
| FIVE | Academic | Academic |
Crop Science Course Sequencing
Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
Fall
- Introduction to the Agri-Food Systems
- Biology of Plants & Animals in Managed Ecosystems
- General Chemistry I
- Elements of Calculus I
Winter
- Animal Production Systems and Industry: Dairy, Poultry and Egg
- Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
- General Chemistry II
- Economics of the Agri-Food System
Fall
- Soils in Agroecosystems
- Introduction to Plant Agriculture
- Life Strategies of Plants
- Introduction to Co-operative Education
- Survey of Natural Resource Economics
- Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics
Winter
- Agroecology
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Plant Health and the Environment
- Statistics I
- 1 elective or restricted elective
Summer
Work Term One
Sequence A - Production and Management
Fall
Work Term Two
Winter
- Integrated Management of Invasive Insect Pests
- Crop Physiology
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Summer
Off
Fall
- Plant Pathology
- Food Science and Human Nutrition
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Winter
Work Term Three
Summer
Work Term Four
Fall
- Weed Science
- Soil Management or Soil and Nutrient Management
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Winter
- Agriculture and Food Issues Problem Solving
- Cropping Systems
- 2 electives or restricted electives
Sequence B - Research
Fall
Work Term Two
Winter
- Integrated Management of Invasive Insect Pests
- Crop Physiology
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Summer
Off
Fall
- Research Methods in Agricultural Science
- Plant Pathology
- Food Science and Human Nutrition
- 2 electives or restricted electives
Winter
Work Term Three
Summer
Work Term Four
Fall
- Research Project I
- Weed Science
- Soil Management or Soil and Nutrient Management
- 2 electives or restricted electives
Winter
- Research Project II
- Cropping Systems
- 2 electives or restricted electives
See Undergraduate Calendar for list of Restricted Electives
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