Program Overview

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Introduction to Agronomy

Agronomy is a science that finds ways to grow crops more efficiently and profitably while protecting the environment. Agronomy affects us all through the food we eat, the coffee we drink, the ethanol-based gas we use to power our vehicles, and the natural fibers in the clothing we wear.

Program Overview

The University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources offers two programs in Agronomy:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A) - a four-year degree
• Diploma in Agronomy (Dip.(Agrn.)) - a two-year diploma

What You Will Learn

You will examine ways to use natural resources efficiently, sustainably, and profitably to produce food, feed, fiber, and fuel. You will take courses from several disciplines and learn to approach agronomic issues from several different perspectives. You will acquire an understanding of the biological, ecological, and economic principles of crop production and soil management, as well as an appreciation of the short and long-term effects of agricultural production on the environment.

Sample First Year

A first-year schedule sample for the degree program might include:

• Fall Term:
  • AGRC 110: Scientific Literacy and Communication for the Agricultural Sciences
  • AGRC 111: Discovery in Plant and Soil Sciences
  • AREC 220: History of Indigenous Agriculture in Canada
  • BIOL 120: The Nature of Life
  • CHEM 112: General Chemistry I: Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials
• Winter Term:
  • AGRC 112: Animal Agriculture and Food Science
  • AGRC 113: Agri Food Issues and Institutions
  • BIOL 121: The Diversity of Life
  • MATH 104: Elementary Calculus
  • MUS 112*: The History of Country Music

Featured Classes

Some of the classes you might take while completing this degree include:

• AREC 343: Grain and Livestock Marketing
• PLSC 401: Sustainable Crop Production
• PLSC 494: Research Thesis in Plant Sciences

Why Study Here?

You will graduate with excellent industry-endorsed scientific training and a foundation of marketable career skills. The college offers a setting that combines the advantages of a full-scale university with the benefits of a small, specialized program. The small class sizes in third and fourth year and supportive atmosphere allow you to get to know your instructors and fellow students, and to build a network of personal and business contacts.

Careers

Graduates with agronomy training are actively recruited in the job market, finding positions locally, nationally, and internationally in areas such as:

• Business management
• Chemical and fertilizer sales and marketing
• Agronomists, crop advisers
• Grain marketing and transportation
• Entrepreneurs
• Farm operators

Tuition Estimates

The estimated tuition fees for the program are: | Canadian students | International students | --- | --- | --- | Tuition | $8,419 | $40,747 Student fees | $1,308.24 | $1,308.24 Books | $1,500 | $1,500 Total | $11,227.24 | $43,555.24

Program Options

The college offers two program options:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A) - a four-year degree
• Diploma in Agronomy (Dip.(Agrn.)) - a two-year diploma that consists of degree-level courses that ladder directly into the four-year degree program

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements depend on your situation. Please consult the college's website for more information.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the program are:

• Winter term: December 1 (documents due: December 15)
• Spring term: April 1 (documents due: May 1)
• Summer term: May 1 (documents due: June 1)
• Fall term: May 1 (documents due: June 1)

Related Programs

Some related programs offered by the college include:

• Agribusiness
• Crop Science
• Introductory Agriculture
• Precision Agriculture
• Soil Science