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This Specialization is required for students who wish to qualify for membership in the Ordre des agronomes du Québec (OAQ). It cannot be taken alone; it must be taken with the Major in Agricultural Economics and the Agribusiness Specialization. This Specialization focuses on working in the professional agribusiness industry and covers agricultural legislation as well as professional conduct.
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Agriculture : A study of Quebec legislation of importance to the agricultural sector, with emphasis on the reasons why these laws were implemented and on their net effects on this sector. Some Canadian laws will be covered but only inasmuch as they affect Quebec agriculture.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Leduc, Mathieu (Winter)
Some written materials in this course are only available in French.
Agriculture : Professional internship (stage) under the supervision of a practicing agrologist.
Terms: Summer 2023
Instructors: Major, Julie (Summer)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken AGRI 301D1/D2
Students must register for both AGRI 410D1 and AGRI 410D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both AGRI 410D1 and AGRI 410D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
AGRI 410D1 and AGRI 410D2 together are equivalent to AGRI 410
Agriculture : See AGRI 410D1 for course description.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Major, Julie (Fall)
Prerequisite: AGRI 410D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both AGRI 410D1 and AGRI 410D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
Agriculture : This course introduces students to the professional aspects of the practice of agrology. Topics include understanding the responsibilities of agrologists, the broad context and functioning of the Québec agricultural industry, how to deal with clients, colleagues, and understanding legal and regulatory aspects of the profession in Québec.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Major, Julie (Winter)
Restriction: U3 or permission of instructor.
This course requires the ability to read in French and understand spoken French.
Agriculture : Interdisciplinary team project in the agri-food industry.
Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023
Instructors: Major, Julie; Mustafa, Arif; Seguin, Philippe; Wees, David; Wade, Kevin; Duggavathi, Raj; Ronholm, Jennifer; Gravel, Valérie; Vasseur, Elsa (Fall) Major, Julie; Begg, Caroline B; Vasseur, Elsa (Winter)
6 credits from:
Biology (Agric & Envir Sc) : Overview of the tree of life and exploration of the central role evolution plays in the field of biology. Difficulties inherent to classifying life and critically assessing evolutionary theory among scientific and popular audiences. The importance of phylogenetics and the relationships among major groups of organisms.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Gillung, Jessica; Driscoll, Brian T (Winter)
Life Sciences : Organization and function of intracellular organelles in eukaryotic cells. Mechanisms of membrane transport. Protein sorting and vesicular transport. Cytoskeleton. DNA and chromosome structure. DNA replication. Mechanisms of RNA and protein synthesis. Control of gene expression. Cell cycle and the control of cell division. Mechanisms of cell communication and signal transduction. Apoptosis. Neuronal signaling.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Liu, Qian (Winter)
Life Sciences : The course integrates classical, molecular and population genetics of animals, plants, bacteria and viruses. The aim is to understand the flow of genetic information within a cell, within families and in populations. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving based learning. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the interpretation of genetic experimental data.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Charron, Jean-Benoit (Fall)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 202.
Life Sciences : Biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; enzymes and coenzymes. Introduction to intermediary metabolism.
Terms: Fall 2022, Winter 2023
Instructors: Cestari, Igor; Long, Thavy (Fall) Long, Thavy; Cestari, Igor (Winter)
Life Sciences : The occurrence and importance of microorganisms in the biosphere. Principles governing growth, death and metabolic activities of microorganisms. An introduction to the microbiology of soil, water, plants, food, humans and animals.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Faucher, Sebastien (Winter)
3 credits from:
Animal Science : Overview of the Canadian Dairy and Beef industries with emphasis on products, environment, management systems, reproductive technologies, health, genetic improvement, automation, information recording and use of housing facilities and equipment. Field trips to dairy and beef farms as well as processing units included for illustration and application of concepts.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Duggavathi, Raj; Burgos, Sergio (Winter)
Prerequisite: ANSC 250, or permission of the instructor.
Restrictions: Open to U2 students or higher.
Animal Science : Application and integration of biological principles of genetics, physiology, anatomy, nutrition, and health of poultry and swine production systems in Canada. Major factors and practices affecting productivity at the different stages of swine and poultry production. Field trips to farms and related enterprises.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Mustafa, Arif; Bekele-Yitbarek, Alexander (Fall)
Prerequisite: ANSC 250, or permission of the instructor
Restrictions: Open to U2 students or higher.
3 credits from:
Plant Science : Application of plant science and soil science to production of agronomic and horticultural crops. Use and sustainability of fertilization, weed control, crop rotation, tillage, drainage and irrigation practices.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Smith, Donald L (Fall)
3 lectures and one 3-hour lab
Prerequisite: AEBI 210
Plant Science : Ecology, management, and physiology of forage crops with emphasis on establishment, growth, maintenance, harvesting, and preservation; value as livestock feed in terms of nutritional composition and role in environmental conservation.
Terms: Fall 2022
Instructors: Seguin, Philippe (Fall)
Plant Science : A study of the biology of undesirable vegetation as related to the principles of prevention and physical, biological, managerial and chemical control. Emphasis on the environmental impact of the different methods of weed control.
Terms: Winter 2023
Instructors: Begg, Caroline B (Winter)
Prerequisite: AEBI 210