X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture [B.Sc.(Agr.)]
Crop, Horticulture and Turfgrass Sciences (CHAT)
Department of Plant Agriculture, Ontario Agricultural College
The Crop, Horticultural and Turfgrass Sciences major is for students who want to apply the latest advancements in the biological sciences to contemporary problems in the plant production industries. This major is appropriate for students with a focus on the production of field crops for food, fuel or biomaterials, management of today’s advanced commercial greenhouses, horticultural production, breeding improved crop varieties, or using turfgrass and other plant species to enhance urban environments. The flexibility provided in semester 6 permits students to participate in international exchanges and semesters abroad. Students can also incorporate a variety of field trips, experiential learning in the workplace and independent study into their program of studies.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
| BIOC*2580 | [0.50] | Introduction to Biochemistry |
| BOT*2100 | [0.50] | Life Strategies of Plants |
| ENVS*2040 | [0.50] | Plant Health and the Environment |
| STAT*2040 | [0.50] | Statistics I |
| 0.50 electives or restricted electives | ||
| Note: Students who wish to add business courses to their program are advised to takeACCT*1220 in semester 4 and ACCT*2230 in semester 5. | ||
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
| PBIO*3110 | [0.50] | Crop Physiology |
| 2.00 electives or restricted electives | ||
Semester 7
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 following list:
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 CROP*4260 [0.50] Crop Science Field Trip EDRD*3050 [0.50] Agricultural Communication 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*4550 [0.50] Independent Studies I -
Students must select a minimum of 3.00 credits from the below, without regard to group. Courses are organized into three subject areas only to provide guidance to students who wish to concentrate in a particular area of plant agriculture.
Crop Science: AGR*2500 [0.50] Field Course in International Agriculture 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*3080 [0.50] Soil and Water Conservation ENVS*3210 [0.50] Plant Pathology ENVS*4100 [0.50] Integrated Management of Invasive Insect Pests HORT*4380 [0.50] Tropical and Sub-Tropical Crops MBG*2040 [0.50] Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics MBG*3100 [0.50] Plant Genetics MBG*4160 [0.50] Plant Breeding OAGR*2070 [1.00] Introduction to Organic Agriculture OAGR*4050 [1.00] Design of Organic Production Systems PBIO*3750 [0.50] Plant Tissue Culture PBIO*4070 [0.50] Biological and Cultural Control of Plant Diseases PBIO*4750 [0.50] Genetic Engineering of Plants Horticultural Science: CROP*4240 [0.50] Weed Science ENVS*3210 [0.50] Plant Pathology ENVS*4100 [0.50] Integrated Management of Invasive Insect Pests HORT*2450 [0.50] Introduction to Turfgrass Science HORT*3010 [0.50] Annual, Perennial and Indoor Plants - Identification and Use HORT*3150 [0.50] Principles and Applications of Plant Propagation HORT*3270 [0.50] Medicinal Plants HORT*3280 [0.50] Greenhouse Production HORT*3310 [0.50] Plants, Food and Health HORT*3510 [0.50] Vegetable Production HORT*4300 [0.50] Postharvest Physiology HORT*4420 [0.50] Fruit Crops MBG*2040 [0.50] Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics MBG*3100 [0.50] Plant Genetics MBG*4160 [0.50] Plant Breeding PBIO*3750 [0.50] Plant Tissue Culture PBIO*4070 [0.50] Biological and Cultural Control of Plant Diseases PBIO*4750 [0.50] Genetic Engineering of Plants Turfgrass Science: CROP*4240 [0.50] Weed Science ENVS*3020 [0.50] Pesticides and the Environment ENVS*3140 [0.50] Management of Turfgrass Diseases HORT*2450 [0.50] Introduction to Turfgrass Science HORT*3050 [0.50] Management of Turfgrass Insect Pests and Weeds HORT*4200 [0.50] Plants, the Environment and Society HORT*4450 [0.50] Advanced Turfgrass Science -
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
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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
| PBIO*3110 | [0.50] | Crop Physiology |
| 2.00 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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During semesters 4-8 students must select a minimum of 3.00 credits from the lists of restricted electives below, without regard to group. Courses are organized into three subject areas only to provide guidance to students who wish to concentrate in a particular area of plant agriculture.
Crop Science: AGR*2500 [0.50] Field Course in International Agriculture 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*3080 [0.50] Soil and Water Conservation ENVS*3210 [0.50] Plant Pathology ENVS*4100 [0.50] Integrated Management of Invasive Insect Pests HORT*4380 [0.50] Tropical and Sub-Tropical Crops MBG*2040 [0.50] Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics MBG*3100 [0.50] Plant Genetics MBG*4160 [0.50] Plant Breeding OAGR*2070 [1.00] Introduction to Organic Agriculture OAGR*4050 [1.00] Design of Organic Production Systems PBIO*3750 [0.50] Plant Tissue Culture PBIO*4070 [0.50] Biological and Cultural Control of Plant Diseases PBIO*4750 [0.50] Genetic Engineering of Plants Horticultural Science: CROP*4240 [0.50] Weed Science ENVS*3210 [0.50] Plant Pathology ENVS*4100 [0.50] Integrated Management of Invasive Insect Pests HORT*2450 [0.50] Introduction to Turfgrass Science HORT*3010 [0.50] Annual, Perennial and Indoor Plants - Identification and Use HORT*3150 [0.50] Principles and Applications of Plant Propagation HORT*3270 [0.50] Medicinal Plants HORT*3280 [0.50] Greenhouse Production HORT*3310 [0.50] Plants, Food and Health HORT*3510 [0.50] Vegetable Production HORT*4300 [0.50] Postharvest Physiology HORT*4420 [0.50] Fruit Crops MBG*2040 [0.50] Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics MBG*3100 [0.50] Plant Genetics MBG*4160 [0.50] Plant Breeding PBIO*3750 [0.50] Plant Tissue Culture PBIO*4070 [0.50] Biological and Cultural Control of Plant Diseases PBIO*4750 [0.50] Genetic Engineering of Plants Turfgrass Science: CROP*4240 [0.50] Weed Science ENVS*3020 [0.50] Pesticides and the Environment ENVS*3140 [0.50] Management of Turfgrass Diseases HORT*2450 [0.50] Introduction to Turfgrass Science HORT*3050 [0.50] Management of Turfgrass Insect Pests and Weeds HORT*4200 [0.50] Plants, the Environment and Society HORT*4450 [0.50] Advanced Turfgrass Science -
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 the Program Counsellor for the 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.
Business Electives:
Students in either Option A or Option B who wish to add business courses to their program are advised to select courses from the following list:
FARE*3310 [0.50] Operations Management FARE*4220 [0.50] Advanced Agribusiness Management FARE*4240 [0.50] Futures and Options Markets FARE*4370 [0.50] Food & Agri Marketing Management MGMT*3320 [0.50] Financial Management