Crop Production Systems | AGN 7036
Dates:
September 3 - October 25, 2024
January 13 - March 7, 2025
Cost: $899 + GST
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online
An overview of basic botany and the production cycle for agricultural crops in Western Canada. Students will learn the steps of land preparation, seeding, harvesting, and storage of grains, oilseeds, pulses, and hay crops. Their identity, uses and markets will also be covered.
Insect & Disease Management | AGN 7039
Dates:
September 3 - October 25, 2024
January 13 - March 7, 2025
Cost: $899 + GST + Textbook
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online
Become acquainted with the major insect and disease species affecting field crops in the Canadian prairies. Understand the concept of integrated pest management and practices utilized to prevent and manage outbreaks.
Textbooks Required:
- Diseases of Field Crops in Canada | ISBN 978-0-96916-276-6
Introductory Soils & Crop Nutrition | AGN 7038
Dates:
October 28 - December 20, 2024
March 10 - May 2, 2025
Cost: $899 + GST
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online
Students will study the principles of soil formation, management and soil fertility. Students will also learn soil sampling strategies, the interpretation of soil test reports and basic fertilizer blending.
Textbook: Henry's Handbook of Soil and Water | ISBN: 978-0968765012
Weed Fundamentals | AGN 7035
Dates:
October 28 - December 20, 2024
March 10 - May 2, 2025
Cost: $899 + GST + Textbook
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online
Gain the ability to identify common prairie weeds, understand their characteristics, and how these weeds impact various ecosystems. Understand the value of integrated weed management, and options for preventative, cultural and physical weed management.
Textbooks Required:
- Weeds of North America | ISBN 10022607644X
Cost: $56.50 + GST
- Weed Seedling Guide | ISBN 0-7732-6129-x
Cost: $12 + GST
Field Scouting and Data Management | AGN 7040
Dates: March 31 - May 23, 2025
Cost: $799 + GST
Prerequisites: AGN 7035, AGN 7036, AGN 7038, AGN 7039
Delivery Method: Online
This course will be an introduction to the technologies used in data collection for field scouting. This will include GPS, GIS, digital photography and data management systems.
Field School | AGN 7041
Dates: July 2 - 12, 2024
- Online: July 2 - 5
- In-Person: July 8 - 12
Cost: $799 + GST
Prerequisites: AGN 7035, AGN 7036, AGN 7038, AGN 7039, AGN 7040
Delivery Method: Blended
This field school will be the capstone course of the Agronomy Certificate. In this course the student will demonstrate practical, hands-on application of competencies gained in the prerequisite courses.
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