Agricultural Sustainability, 2-year Diploma

Location(s): Main Campus (Vermilion), Face-to-Face (F2F)

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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.

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.

Curriculum:

Year I Required Courses

AN 133 - Animal Handling, Welfare and Ethics 3 Credits
AN 315 - Beef Production 3 Credits
BA 333 - Agribusiness Simulation 3 Credits
BI 110 - Ecology & Field Biology 3 Credits
BI 270 - Managing Rangeland Ecosystems 3 Credits
BO 120 - Field Botany & Plant Taxonomy 3 Credits
CO 166 - Scientific Writing & Computer Applications 3 Credits
CR 245 - Insects & Diseases of Crops 3 Credits
SO 210 - Introductory Soil Science 3 Credits
SU 100 - Introduction to Agricultural Sustainability 3 Credits

Total: 30 Credits

Year II Required Courses

*Students choose SU 201 or SU 202 in year 2.

AE 100 - Microeconomics 3 Credits
AG 200 - Agricultural Advocacy 3 Credits
AN 327 - Beef Sustainability and Technology 3 Credits
LA 277 - Agricultural Law and Policy 3 Credits
SC 125 - Environmental Mapping & GIS 3 Credits
SC 281 - Invasive Plant Ecology and Management 3 Credits
SC 301 - Applied Hydrology 3 Credits
SC 437 - Aquatic Habitat Protection 3 Credits
SO 242 - Fertility Management 3 Credits
SU 201 - Industry Practicum 3 Credits *
SU 202 - Student Land Sustainability Planning 3 Credits *

Total: 30 Credits

Notes:

Practicum / Field Placement Requirements:

Second-year Agricultural Sustainability students are placed in an approved agricultural sustainability organization and/or 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.

Opportunities for further study:

Lakeland College
- Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management
- Bachelor of Agriculture Technology
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.