| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Agroecology program equips students with knowledge and skills for sustainable agricultural production while conserving resources and ecosystems. Graduates are prepared for careers in integrated crop agronomy, field biology, water conservation research, resource management, and more. The program emphasizes ecological principles and offers a customizable curriculum with core courses and electives. Graduates are highly sought after in various sectors, including agriculture, environmental consulting, and government agencies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Agroecology program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve sustainable agricultural production while conserving resources and preserving ecosystems. Graduates are prepared for careers in various sectors, including integrated crop agronomy, field biology, water conservation research, resource management, conservation land stewardship, sustainable development, and integrated watershed management planning.
Outline:
The program focuses on the study of managed ecosystems and applies ecological principles to achieve economically and environmentally sustainable agricultural production. Students complete a core curriculum and select restricted electives and free electives to customize their learning experience.
Core Courses:
- Principles of Ecology
- Introduction to Agri-Food Systems
- Biological Diversity, Function, and Interaction
- Introduction to Agrometeorology
- Community Ecology
- Introduction to Environmental Economics
- Soils and Landscapes in Our Environment
- Organic Crop Production on the Prairies
- Pesticides: Environment, Economics, and Ethics
Assessment:
Assessment methods include:
- Exams
- Assignments
- Presentations
- Projects
- Participation
Teaching:
The program is taught by professors with expertise in ecological and agricultural sciences. The faculty employs a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, field trips, and research projects.
Careers:
Graduates of the Agroecology program are prepared for careers in:
- Integrated crop agronomy
- Field biology
- Water conservation research
- Resource management
- Conservation land stewardship
- Sustainable development
- Integrated watershed management planning
- Environmental consulting
- Agricultural research
- Government agencies
- Non-profit organizations