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Program Requirements
This specialization is required for students who wish to qualify for membership in the Ordre des agronomes du Québec (OAQ). It cannot be taken alone; it must be taken with the Major Agro-Environmental Sciences and a second specialization in Animal Production, Ecological Agriculture, Plant Production, or Soil and Water, or with the Major Agricultural Economics and the Agri-business specialization.
Note: Most students will require 21 credits to complete this specialization. In consultation with the Academic Adviser, students taking the Agri-business Specialization will need to take an additional 3 credits, chosen in consultation with the Academic Adviser, such that they meet the minimum requirements of the OAQ. The credits within this specialization may not count towards the student's major or other specialization. All of the 21 or 24 credits count only for this specialization.
Specialization Coordinator: Professor Joann Whalen
Academic Adviser: Dr. Julie Major
Raymond Building, Room 2-021c
Telephone: 514-398-8380
Required Courses (12 credits)
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AGRI 330 Agricultural Legislation (1 credit)
Overview
Agriculture : Canadian and provincial laws and regulations relating to agriculture.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Lussier, Serge (Winter)
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken AGRI 220,AGRI 221, AGRI 320, AGRI 321, AGRI 420, AGRI 421.
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AGRI 410D1 Agrology Internship (3 credits)
Overview
Agriculture : Professional internship (stage) under the supervision of a practicing agrologist.
Terms: Summer 2011
Instructors: Major, Julie (Summer)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken AGRI 301D1,D2.
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AGRI 410D2 Agrology Internship (3 credits)
Overview
Agriculture : Professional internship (stage) under the supervision of a practicing agrologist.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Theriault, Pascal (Fall)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken AGRI 301D1,D2.
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AGRI 430 Professional Practice in Agrology (2 credits)
Overview
Agriculture : Experiences and responsibilities of agrologists; legal and ethical aspects of the profession; communication and client relationships.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken AGRI 221, AGRI 320; AGRI 321; AGRI 420; AGRI 421
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AGRI 490 Agri-Food Industry Project (3 credits)
Overview
Agriculture : Interdisciplinary team project in the agri-food industry.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Theriault, Pascal (Fall) Theriault, Pascal (Winter)
Complementary Courses
9-12 credits
For students in the Agro-Environmental Sciences major with a specialization in Agricultural Economics, Animal Production, Ecological Agriculture, Plant Production or Soil and Water Resources:
3 credits from:
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AGEC 332 Farm Management and Finance (3 credits)
Overview
Agricultural Economics : Managing and financing a farm business. Topics include: the decision making process, farm management and economic concepts, the analysis of financial statements, farm planning and budgeting, input management, investment analysis, risk in financial management, the acquisition and cost of capital.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Baker, Laurence B B (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisite: AGEC 200 or equivalent
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken AGEC 331 or AGEC 350
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ANSC 433 Animal Nutrition (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Critical discussion of nutrient utilization by farm animals, an assessment of nutritive value of feeds. Recent developments in nutritional manipulation are discussed.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Phillip, Leroy E (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 lectures and one 1-hour lab
- Prerequisites: ANSC 234 or ANSC 330 or permission of instructor
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SOIL 445 Agroenvironmental Fertilizer Use (3 credits)
Overview
Soil Science : A sustainable, agroenvironmental approach to nutrient management planning at the farm scale, consistent with guidelines and laws governing fertilizer use in Quebec and other jurisdictions.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Whalen, Joann Karen (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite: SOIL 315.
Plus 6-9 additional credits, approved by the Academic Adviser, in agricultural sciences or applied agriculture to meet the requirements of the OAQ.
For students in the Agricultural Economics major with a specialization in Agri-Business:
6 credits from:
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AEBI 212 Evolution and Phylogeny (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Agric & Envir Sc) : A phylogenetic-based overview of the tree of life and examination of relationships between major taxa, from bacteria and archaea to eukaryotes. Evolution will be discussed via topics including: evolution by natural selection, neo-Darwinism and alternatives, myths and misconceptions in evolution, species and speciation.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Wheeler, Terry A (Winter)
- Winter
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken WILD 212.
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LSCI 202 Molecular Cell Biology (3 credits)
Overview
Life Sciences : Organization and function of intracellular organelles in eukaryotic cells. Mechanisms of membrane transport. Protein sorting and vesicular transport. Cytoskeleton. DNA and chromosome structure. DNA replication. Mechanisms of RNA and protein synthesis. Control of gene expression. Cell cycle and the control of cell division. Mechanisms of cell communication and signal transduction. Apoptosis. Neuronal signaling.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Ribeiro, A Paula; Beech, Robin N (Winter)
- Prerequisites: FDSC 211 or LSCI 211
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken AEBI 202
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LSCI 204 Genetics (3 credits)
Overview
Life Sciences : The course integrates classical, molecular and population genetics of animals, plants, bacteria and viruses. The aim is to understand the flow of genetic information within a cell, within families and in populations. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving based learning. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the interpretation of genetic experimental data.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Charron, Jean-Benoit (Winter)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CELL 204.
- Pre- or Co-requisite: FDSC 211 or LSCI 211
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LSCI 211 Biochemistry 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Life Sciences : Biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; enzymes and coenzymes. Introduction to intermediary metabolism.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Salavati, Reza (Fall) Jardim, Armando (Winter)
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken FDSC 211
- Co-requisite: FDSC 230
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LSCI 230 Introductory Microbiology (3 credits)
Overview
Life Sciences : The occurrence and importance of microorganisms (especially bacteria) in the biosphere. Principles governing growth, death and metabolic activities of microorganisms. An introduction to the microbiology of soil, water, plants, food, man and animals.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MICR 230.
3 credits from:
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ANSC 451 Dairy and Beef Production Management (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Overview of the Canadian Dairy and Beef industries with emphasis on products, environment, management systems, reproductive technologies, health, genetic improvement, automation, information recording and use of housing facilities and equipment. Field trips to dairy and beef farms as well as processing units included for illustration and application of concepts.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Wade, Kevin; Phillip, Leroy E (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite: ANSC 250 - Principles of Animal Science, or permission of instructor.
- Restrictions: Not open to students having taken ANSC 450 or ANSC 452. Restricted to U2 or higher.
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ANSC 458 Swine and Poultry Production (3 credits)
Overview
Animal Science : Application and integration of biological principles of genetics, physiology, anatomy, nutrition, and health of poultry and swine production systems in Canada. Major factors and practices affecting productivity at the different stages of swine and poultry production. Field trips to farms and related enterprises.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Duggavathi, Raj (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisite: ANSC 250 - Principles of Animal Science, or permission of instructor.
- Restrictions: Not open to students having taken ANSC 454 or ANSC 456. Restricted to U2 or higher.
3 credits from:
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PLNT 300 Cropping Systems (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Application of plant science and soil science to production of agronomic and horticultural crops. Use and sustainability of fertilization, weed control, crop rotation, tillage, drainage and irrigation practices.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Smith, Donald L (Fall)
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
- Prerequisite: PLNT 211
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PLNT 302 Forage Crops and Pastures (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : Ecology, management, and physiology of forage crops with emphasis on establishment, growth, maintenance, harvesting, and preservation; value as livestock feed in terms of nutritional composition and role in environmental conservation.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Seguin, Philippe (Fall)
- Prerequisites: PLNT 201 or AEBI 210 or AEBI 211 or WILD 200
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PLNT 331.
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PLNT 434 Weed Biology and Control (3 credits)
Overview
Plant Science : A study of the biology of undesirable vegetation as related to the principles of prevention and physical, biological, managerial and chemical control. Emphasis on the environmental impact of the different methods of weed control.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Watson, Alan K (Winter)
- 3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
- Prerequisite: PLNT 201 or AEBI 210
Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2010-2011 (last updated Jan. 19, 2011) (disclaimer)