I--Statement of Students' Academic Responsibilities 1

II--The University 2

The Regional Colleges 2

Academic Organization 2

Enrolment Statistics 2

Learning Objectives 2

Mission Statement 4

III--Schedule of Dates 5

Summer Semester 2002 (12 Week Format) 5

Summer Session 2002 (6 Week Format) 5

Fall Semester 2002 5

Winter Semester 2003 6

IV--Admission Information 7

Admission Requirements 7

Subject Requirements 7

Advanced Standing 7

Application For Admission 7

Communication of Admission Decisions 7

Credit Transfer Agreements: Degree Programs 7

Alfred College 7

All Regional Colleges 7

Kemptville College 7

Deadline Dates 8

Language of Instruction 8

Prior Learning Assessment 8

Readmission 8

Residence Accommodation 8

Right of Selection 8

Submission of Documents 8

Textbooks 8

Use of Animals in Teaching 8

V--International Study 9

Exchange Programs 9

Collège d'Alfred 9

Belgium Exchange 9

VI--Schedule of Fees 10

Ontario Agricultural College (University of Guelph) 10

Collège d'Alfred, Kemptville College, Ridgetown College 12

Changes in Fee Schedule 12

VII--Academic Counselling 13

Program Counselling 13

Academic Advising 13

Interpretation of University Academic Regulations 13

Non-Academic Counselling 13

Program Approval 13

Program Counsellors / Associate Directors 13

VIII--Associate Diploma Regulations and Procedures 14

Academic Regulations 14

Academic Structure 14

Senate 14

Board of Undergraduate Studies 14

Provincial Diploma Programs Committee 14

College Curriculum Committees 14

Senate Committee on Student Petitions (O.A.C.) 14

Board of Appeal (Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown Colleges) 14

Academic Consideration and Appeals 14

Academic Consideration 14

Grounds for Academic Consideration 15

Academic Load 16

Full-time 16

Part-time 16

Academic Misconduct 16

Responsibilities 16

Offenses 16

Penalties 17

Procedures 17

Adding Courses 18

Admissions 18

Attendance at Class 18

Auditing Courses 18

Categories 19

Regular 19

Special 19

Probationary 19

Class Level Calculation 19

Continuation of Study 19

Course Selection 19

Dean's Honours List (O.A.C.) / Director's Honours List (Colleges) 19

Deferred Privileges 19

Dropping Courses 19

Instructor Notification 20

Refunds 20

Regular Courses 20

Two-Semester Courses 20

Examinations 20

Mid-Term Examinations and Term Tests 20

Final Examinations 20

Policy on Student Access to Final Examination Materials 20

Exchange Programs 20

Failed Courses 20

Supplemental Privilege Procedures 21

Grades 21

Grading System 21

Grading Procedures 21

Release of Final Grades 22

Grade Reassessment 22

Calculation Errors or Omissions 22

Graduation 22

Hiatus (formerly "Withdrawal") 22

Letters of Permission 22

Priority Access Courses 23

Prior Learning Assessment 23

Readmission 23

Registration 23

Schedule of Studies 24

Study Abroad 24

Transcripts 24

Transfer of Program 24

IX--Scholarships and Other Awards 25

General Statements on Awards 25

X--Associate Diploma Programs 26

Program Information 26

Associate Diploma in Agriculture 27

Areas of Study 27

Required Courses 27

Electives 27

Associate Diploma in Equine Studies 29

Program Options 29

Associate Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management 31

Program Options 31

Electives 31

Associate Diploma in Horticulture 32

Required Courses 32

Electives 32

Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology 33

Option 1 - Conventional Program (4 semesters over 2 years) 33

Option 2 - Alternative Program (3 - 1 year semesters) 33

Degree Transfer Option 34

Independent Study / Distance Education 35

XI--Certificate Programs 36

Collège d'Alfred 36

Veterinary Medical Receptionist Program 36

Kemptville College 36

Advanced Welding Techniques 36

Arboriculture Program 37

Equestrian Program 37

Equine Coaching Certificate Program 37

Equine Management Program 37

Diesel Equipment Mechanic 37

Diesel Equipment Technician 38

Golf and Turf Equipment Mechanic 38

Oil Burner Technician Certification (OBT) 38

Welding and Equipment Repair 38

Ridgetown College 38

Veterinary Medical Receptionist Program 38

XII--Associate Diploma Course Descriptions 40

General Information 40

Course Labelling and Levels 40

Course Information 40

Course Prerequisites 40

Course Equates, Exclusions and Restrictions 40

Exclusions 40

Restrictions 40

Language of Instruction 40

Agriculture and Equine Studies 41

Degree Level Electives 47

Agriculture and Horticulture Programs 47

Food and Nutrition Management Program 47

Food and Nutrition 48

Horticulture 50

Veterinary Technology 52

XIII-General Information 54

XIV--Administration and Faculty 57

Glossary 58

Index 60

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