X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture [B.Sc.(Agr.)]
Organic Agriculture (OAGR)
Department of Plant Agriculture and School of Environmental Sciences
The Major in Organic Agriculture encompasses agroecology, food safety and security, land stewardship, animal welfare, environmental health, and sustainable rural communities. It offers an integrated systems approach to the design and operation of crop and livestock production systems that are socially responsible, ecologically sound and economically sustainable. The program combines core courses in life sciences and modern agricultural practice with in depth analysis of organic production systems, soil and nutrient management, pest management and farm economies. Linkages between profitability and sustainability are explored through independent and group research projects, experiential learning, field trips and opportunities for study abroad. In addition to the core courses, students can incorporate experiential learning and independent research courses focusing on social, economic and scientific aspects of organic agriculture and sustainability to their program of studies. This innovative and flexible program will provide the knowledge and skills you will need for career success in this dynamic sector.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5 to 8
Students must choose either Option A (Production and Management) or B (Research).
Option A- Production and Management
Semester 5
| FOOD*3090 | [0.50] | Food Science and Human Nutrition |
| 2.00 electives or restricted electives | ||
Semester 6
2.50 electives or restricted electives
Semester 7
| OAGR*4050 | [1.00] | Design of Organic Production Systems |
| 1.50 electives or restricted electives | ||
Semester 8
| AGR*4600 | [1.00] | Agriculture and Food Issues Problem Solving |
| 1.50 electives or restricted electives | ||
Restricted Electives - Option A
Students should note that some restricted electives require other courses not included among the required courses for the major as prerequisites. Students should consult the most recent undergraduate calendar for specific requirements.
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A minimum of 1.00 credits from the list:
AGR*2500 [0.50] Field Course in International Agriculture AGR*3010 [0.50] Special Studies in Agricultural Science I AGR*3450 [0.50] Research Methods in Agricultural Science AGR*3500 [0.50] Experiential Education I ANSC*4230 [0.50] Challenges and Opportunities in Animal Production ANSC*4610 [0.50] Critical Analysis in Animal Science CROP*4260 [0.50] Crop Science Field Trip EDRD*2020 [0.50] Interpersonal Communication EDRD*3050 [0.50] Agricultural Communication I EDRD*3140 [0.50] Organizational Communication FARE*3310 [0.50] Operations Management FARE*4220 [0.50] Advanced Agribusiness Management FARE*4310 [0.50] Resource Economics FARE*4360 [0.50] Marketing Research FARE*4550 [0.50] Independent Studies I -
Students must select a minimum of 3.50 credits from the following lists:
Minimum of 2.50 credits from the following list ANSC*2340 [0.50] Structure of Farm Animals ANSC*3120 [0.50] Introduction to Animal Nutrition CROP*3300 [0.50] Grain Crops CROP*3310 [0.50] Protein and Oilseed Crops CROP*3340 [0.50] Managed Grasslands CROP*4220 [0.50] Cropping Systems CROP*4240 [0.50] Weed Science ENVS*2340 [0.50] Current Issues in Agriculture and Landscape Management ENVS*3080 [0.50] Soil and Water Conservation ENVS*3210 [0.50] Plant Pathology ENVS*4090 [0.50] Soil Management ENVS*4100 [0.50] Integrated Management of Invasive Insect Pests ENVS*4160 [0.50] Soil and Nutrient Management HORT*3510 [0.50] Vegetable Production HORT*4420 [0.50] Fruit Crops PBIO*3110 [0.50] Crop Physiology A minimum of 0.50 credits from the following list: EDRD*3400 [0.50] Sustainable Communities GEOG*3320 [0.50] Food Systems: Issues in Security and Sustainability PHIL*2070 [0.50] Philosophy of the Environment Students may also take the following courses: ACCT*1220 [0.50] Introductory Financial Accounting BIOC*2580 [0.50] Introduction to Biochemistry BOT*2100 [0.50] Life Strategies of Plants ECON*1050 [0.50] Introductory Microeconomics ECON*1100 [0.50] Introductory Macroeconomics ECON*2310 [0.50] Intermediate Microeconomics FARE*2410 [0.50] Agrifood Markets and Policy MBG*2040 [0.50] Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics MBG*3060 [0.50] Quantitative Genetics NUTR*3210 [0.50] Fundamentals of Nutrition -
A minimum of 7.00 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher, of which 5.00 credits must be in agricultural science and of which 3.50 credits must be at the 4000 level. Refer to Program Counsellor for list of agricultural science courses.
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A humanities or social science courses (0.50 credits) at the 1000-level or above from the College of Arts or College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. See Program Counsellor for acceptable list of courses.
Option B - Research
Semester 5
Semester 6
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 7
Semester 8
| AGR*4460 | [1.00] | Research Project II |
| 1.50 electives or restricted electives | ||
Restricted Electives - Option B
Students should note that some restricted electives require other courses not included among the required courses for the major as prerequisites. Students should consult the most recent undergraduate calendar for specific requirements.
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Students in Option B must select a minimum of 3.50 credits from the following lists:
Minimum of 2.50 credits from the following list:
ANSC*2340 [0.50] Structure of Farm Animals ANSC*3120 [0.50] Introduction to Animal Nutrition CROP*3300 [0.50] Grain Crops CROP*3310 [0.50] Protein and Oilseed Crops CROP*3340 [0.50] Managed Grasslands CROP*4220 [0.50] Cropping Systems CROP*4240 [0.50] Weed Science ENVS*2340 [0.50] Current Issues in Agriculture and Landscape Management ENVS*3080 [0.50] Soil and Water Conservation ENVS*3210 [0.50] Plant Pathology ENVS*4090 [0.50] Soil Management ENVS*4100 [0.50] Integrated Management of Invasive Insect Pests ENVS*4160 [0.50] Soil and Nutrient Management HORT*3510 [0.50] Vegetable Production HORT*4420 [0.50] Fruit Crops PBIO*3110 [0.50] Crop Physiology A minimum of 0.50 credits from the following list: EDRD*3400 [0.50] Sustainable Communities GEOG*3320 [0.50] Food Systems: Issues in Security and Sustainability PHIL*2070 [0.50] Philosophy of the Environment Students may also take the following courses as restricted electives: ACCT*1220 [0.50] Introductory Financial Accounting BIOC*2580 [0.50] Introduction to Biochemistry BOT*2100 [0.50] Life Strategies of Plants ECON*1050 [0.50] Introductory Microeconomics ECON*1100 [0.50] Introductory Macroeconomics ECON*2310 [0.50] Intermediate Microeconomics FARE*2410 [0.50] Agrifood Markets and Policy MBG*2040 [0.50] Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics MBG*3060 [0.50] Quantitative Genetics NUTR*3210 [0.50] Fundamentals of Nutrition -
A minimum of 7.00 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher, of which 5.00 credits must be in agricultural science and of which 3.50 credits must be at the 4000 level. Refer to Program Counsellor for list of agricultural science courses.
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A humanities or social science courses (0.50 credits) at the 1000-level or above from the College of Arts or College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. See Program Counsellor for acceptable list of courses.