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Two-Year Diploma, Vermilion

This two-year diploma program is designed for students that have a passion for agriculture industry as well as an appreciation for stewardship and sustainability. This collaboration between the School of Agricultural Sciences and the School of Environmental Sciences delivers well developed course material in common agricultural production practices, foundational plant, soil and livestock science, ecology and habitat management and monitoring technologies. Practical, hands-on experience will be a focus to produce students able to critically think and problem solve in order to meet the challenge of global food production while considering economic, social and environmental sustainability.

Admission Requirements:

High school diploma with a minimum of 50% in: • English 30-1 or 65% English 30-2 • Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 • Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20 or Science 20 Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.

Curriculum: Year I Required Courses

Credits

AN 133 Animal Handling, Welfare & Ethics 3 AN 315 Beef Production 3 BI 270 Managing Rangeland Ecosystems 3 BO 120 Field Botany & Plant Taxonomy 3 CO 166 Scientific Writing & Computer Applications 3 LA 277 Ag Law & Policy 3 SC 220 GIS & Remote Sensing 3 SC 437 Aquatic Habitat Protection 3 SO 210 Introductory Soil Science 3 SU 100 Introduction to Agricultural Sustainability 3

Total 30

Year II Required Courses

Credits

AE 230 Farm Financial Management 3 AN 327 Beef Technology & Sustainability 3 CR 160 Plant Science & Field Crops 3 CR 245 Integrated Pest Management 3 SC 120 Maps, Air Photos & GPS 3 SC 281 Invasive Plant Ecology & Management 3 SC 362 Wetlands Water Systems 3 SO 242 Fertility Management 3 SU 200 Ag-vocacy and Consumer Messaging 3 SU 201 Industry Practicum 3

Total 30 Practicum / Field Placement Requirements:

Second-year Agricultural Sustainability students are placed in approved agricultural supply and/or production enterprise following successful completion of their first-year studies to gain practical experience in a working environment. This on-site experience is followed by 1 hr/week tutorial in the fall term of their second-year studies. P/F.

Graduation Requirements:

Students successfully completing the required 60 credits with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 will be awarded an Agricultural Sustainability diploma.

Opportunities for further study:

• Athabasca University • Olds College • University of Alberta • University of Lethbridge • University of Saskatchewan

Transferability:

The School of Agricultural Sciences and Environmental Sciences strives to award maximum transferability to students from other colleges. Transfer credit will be granted for each course transferable to Agricultural Sustainability if the grade achieved is at least a C or its equivalent. Contact the Enrolment Specialist if you would like assistance requesting transfer credit approval.