Courses
Credits
| AE | 135 | Agricultural Issues and Trends | 2 |
| This course is still under development, a description will be posted shortly. | |||
| AN | 105 | Genetics of Livestock | 3 |
| This is a basic genetics course that provides a background for animal breeding. The physical basis of heredity variations in economic traits of animals, principles of selection, breeding systems and the general effects of various breeding systems are studied. | |||
| AN | 133 | Animal Handling, Welfare and Ethics | 3 |
| This course is an introduction to sage handling and restraint of various kinds of large animals in clinical and field settings. Included with handler safety, the assessment of humane treatment and housing of the animal is very important and is discussed in lab as well as lecture. Students are assigned animals and are required to work with herds and flocks. Welfare and ethics discussions address production, recreation, research, draft and companion animal industries. Prerequisite: A grade of C is required in this course in order to progress to VE 222 Clinics Practice II. | |||
| AN | 212 | Applied Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| Students learn the principles and practices of nutrition as they apply to large animals. Each nutrient class is studied in relation to its function, deficiency and requirement in the body. Nutrient requirements for maintenance, growth and production and applied through the formulation of diets for beef, dairy, swine, and horses. Students work through practical feeding programs based on economics and available feeds. | |||
| AN | 307 | Artificial Insemination | 1 |
| This course is a practical study in bovine artificial insemination techniques. Course hours are separated into laboratory work on reproductive organs and live cows to develop skill in insemination techniques. Prerequisites: None. |
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| AN | 320 | Cow Calf Management | 3 |
| This course is a detailed study of Canadian ranch operation including day to day duties, planning and strategic management. Lecture sessions used to investigate good management practices along with new ideas within the industry. Skills in team work developed as students assist in calving college cow herd. Students encouraged to use own practical experience in lecture and lab as they investigate, develop and discuss working plans that can be implemented into current operation. | |||
| AN | 330 | Dairy Production | 3 |
| This course is a detailed study of dairy cattle: anatomy of udder, physiology of milk production, equipment, nutrition, record keeping, dairy herd improvement, sanitation and economics. | |||
| AN | 335 | Sheep Production Management | 3 |
| This course is the practical study of sheep management, including breeding stock selection, marketing, feeding, housing and predator control. Gain experience working with farm flock. Field trips to sheep producers in area may be taken if time permits. | |||
| AN | 346 | Stockman's Practices | 3 |
| This is a practical hands-on course that utilizes the College farm animals with respect to common livestock health procedures. Emphasis is placed on the routine veterinary medical aspects in the management of livestock enterprises. Included are the concepts of observation for disease, preventative herd health medicine, routine surgical procedures and the treatment and aftercare of farm animals. | |||
| AN | 350 | Swine Production | 3 |
| Practical study of swine production involves student management of college swine unit over length of course. Additional study of pork industry involves review of selected literature. | |||
| BA | 171 | Agricultural Sales | 3 |
| This course is an examination of the personal qualities and skills required of an agricultural salesperson. This course includes exploration of the motivations underlying the buying decision, the techniques and theory utilized in the preparation of the sales presentation, and a review of the elements of a sales plan. Role-playing and case studies are used to demonstrate sales and leadership techniques. Prerequisites: None. | |||
| CR | 160 | Plant Science and Field Crops | 3 |
| Introduction to basic plant botany and production of grain and oilseed crops in western Canada. Study plant physiology, major plant parts and their role in plant growth and development. Discover major growth factors for crops on the prairies and how they can affect these crops. Combined with specific best practices for major grain and oilseed crops of Western Canada. | |||
| CR | 170 | General Agronomy | 3 |
| This course provides an overview of plant science and soil science. Students study the parts of plants, their functions, and the management of common forage and field crop species. Students are introduced to soil science in the areas of soil properties and their management with forage and field crop management prepares the student for further study in agricultural production. | |||
| CR | 235 | Range and Forage Crops | 3 |
| Investigate major agronomic practices in management of forage crops including varieties, plant growth requirements, quality, processing and storage. Range management component investigates major plant and animal interactions, effects of various grazing systems, and management practices available. Effects of management practices on plants, soil, water and economics studied. | |||
| CR | 242 | Weed & Herbicide Management | 3 |
| This is a course in weed biology, ecology and identification. Cultural, biological and chemical management practices discussed. Chemical make-up, mode of action and safe handling of herbicides included. | |||
| CR | 245 | Insects & Diseases of Crops | 4 |
| Study of crop pests, their identification, life cycles, effects on crops, and cultural, biological and chemical methods of management. | |||
| CU | 198 | Agricultural Computer Applications | 3 |
| This course uses Microsoft Excel to review basic spreadsheet skills and to create spreadsheet applications. The Field Manager PRO database program is used to create a farm records database. | |||
| EN | 170 | Post Harvest Processing Facilities | 3 |
| Provides basic understanding of on-farm and industrial grain processing equipment, farmstead facilities and farm building design. Major topics are grain storage and handling facilities, grain conditioning and drying, seed cleaning equipment, farmstead planning, land survey system, construction materials, building types, cost estimation and farm water systems. | |||
Courses continued
Credits
| MR | 112 | Tillage and Direct Seeding Systems | 3 |
| User-oriented course covering related areas of tillage, seeding and fertilizing equipment. Study design, operation, adjustment and calibration of all common soil working, seeding and fertilizing equipment in classroom, shop and field if season permits. Emphasis on direct seeding systems common on the prairies. | |||
| MR | 142 | Pesticide Application Technologies | 2 |
| Provide in-depth study of pesticide spray application equipment commonly used on prairie grain farms. Pesticide legislation, safety, health and environmental considerations covered to assist those interested in pursuing a provincial pesticide applicators license. Application accuracy and efficiency are emphasized, as is safe and responsible use. | |||
| PA | 211 | Applications in Precision Farming | 3 |
| Overview of precision farming techniques, and equipment used to implement these techniques. Study and use DGPS receivers, yield monitors, variable rate application equipment and field scouting computers to collect data for crop planning decisions. Use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to display, manipulate and query crop production information. Create profit maps used for decision-making and create prescription maps for variable rate equipment. | |||
| SO | 102 | Soil Science | 3 |
| You will be involved in actively managing Canada’s only Student Managed Farm, an 800-acre grain farm where you learn to make real life decisions in a challenging team environment. | |||
| SO | 242 | Fertility Management | 3 |
| Study nutrient requirements for field crop production. Learn type of nutrients required by plants, sources of these nutrients and methods of applications considered. Emphasis on understanding chemical and physical properties of commonly used fertilizers, availability of nutrients to plants and potential for loss of applied nutrients from the soil. Discuss soil testing and economics of nutrient application. Prerequisite: SO 102. | |||
| VE | 102 | Introduction to Diseases and Treatments | 3 |
| Introduces causes of diseases in farm animals, including infectious disease transmission, clinical signs, and control. Fundamentals of immunology, vaccination, and general maintenance of health emphasized. Basic pharmacological principles, drug administration, and selected pharmaceuticals covered. Emphasis on correct handling and administration of drugs including drug safety and withdrawal times. Intended to provide current information regarding recognition and prevention of common diseases of farm livestock with major emphasis on cattle (beef and dairy) and minor emphasis on sheep, swine and horses. Common farm animal diseases examined including initiating causes, clinical signs, treatment and prevention. | |||
| VE | 347 | Food Safety & Meat Science | 3 |
| Designed to study meat science in general, this course includes the conversion of muscle to meat, related biochemistry, quality factors, HACCP, sanitation and hygiene, food-borne illnesses, slaughter, methods of inspection, and processing of meat and by-products. | |||
