Honours Agriculture Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Honours Agriculture major combines a robust core curriculum in agricultural science with a diverse range of electives in agri-food business, animal and plant production, land stewardship, and sustainability. This program allows students to tailor their studies to their career goals, offering opportunities to explore international agriculture and cutting-edge research in animal production, plant biotechnology, and pest management. The Co-op program enhances career readiness by integrating academic learning with professional experience, making graduates highly valued in Canada’s essential agricultural sector.
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.
- Long-Term Project Engagement: With co-op work terms lasting 4, 8 or 12 months, employers benefit from continuity, allowing students to take on substantial, long-term projects that drive real impact for your organization.
- Flexible and Employer-Friendly Hiring: Our co-op process is designed to meet the needs of employers. With the Experience Guelph Hiring platform, posting jobs, conducting interviews, and making offers is simple, and works with your timelines.
Student Strengths
Knowledge:
Students undertake a core curriculum in agricultural science, enriched by a wide array of electives, including agri-food business, animal and plant production, land stewardship, and sustainability. This diverse academic foundation prepares them for co-op roles across various sectors.
Application:
The program incorporates field trips, workplace experiential learning, and independent study, providing hands-on experiences that develop practical skills essential for their work terms.
Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Honours Agriculture Co-op Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| FOUR | Academic | Work | Work |
| FIVE | Work | Academic |
Honours Agriculture 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
- Introduction to Co-operative Education
- Survey of Natural Resource Economics
- Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics
- 1 elective or restricted elective
Winter
- Agroecology
- Structure of Farm Animals
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Plant Health and the Environment
- Statistics I
Summer
Work Term One
Sequence A - Production and Management
Fall
- Food Science and Human Nutrition
- 4 electives or restricted electives
Winter
- 5 electives or restricted electives
Summer
Off
Fall
- 5 electives or restricted electives
Winter
Work Term Two
Summer
Work Term Three
Fall
Work Term Four
Winter
- Agriculture and Food Issues Problem Solving
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Sequence B - Research
Fall
- Research Methods in Agricultural Science
- Food Science and Human Nutrition
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Winter
- Research Project I
- 4 electives or restricted electives
Summer
Off
Fall
- Research Project II
- 3 electives or restricted electives
Winter
Work Term Two
Summer
Work Term Three
Fall
Work Term Four
Winter
- 5 electives or restricted electives
See Undergraduate Calendar for list of Restricted Electives
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