Bachelor of Science (Agroecology)

Environmental issues have never been so important. The 6 o’clock news and the morning headlines report on the latest developments – whether it’s rising fuel costs, endangered wildlife, weather disasters or global warming. Because the environment has a huge impact on the agri-food industry, there are opportunities in areas such as developing environmentally-friendly weed, insect or disease controls, educating and assisting farmers in land and soil conservation and protecting Canada’s wildlife and water supply.

Agroecology is for those with a passion for our planet, including management and conservation of the environment and our natural and agricultural resources. Students learn the biological and physical components of ecosystems, and how we can achieve economically-sustainable agricultural production while conserving resources and maintaining environmental integrity.

THE PROGRAM
Length: 4 YEARS -- (University 1 + 3 YEARS)

Agroecology is the study of the management and conservation of the environment and our natural and agricultural resources. Students learn the biological and physical components of ecosystems, and how we can achieve economically-sustainable agricultural production while conserving resources and maintaining ecosystem integrity.

Courses taken by Agroecology majors include:

• Biochemistry
• General Chemistry
• Statistical Analysis
• Crop Production
• Animal Production
• Principles of Ecology
• Population Genetics
• Community Ecology
• Landscape and Biophysical Processes
• Ecological Impact Assessment
• Environmental Economics
• Agroecology
• Environmental Policy
• Applications in Agroecology
• Agricultural Business Management

As well, students can take additional courses in the physical components of ecosystems, the biology of organisms and critical thinking. They have the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge in pest management, land and water resource management, insect biology, specific areas of agricultural production, pesticide toxicology, and environmental policy and economics.