Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) in Plant Science

Dalhousie University

When you study Plant Science at Dalhousie youll gain a solid understanding of the ideas and methods used in biological physical and behavioural sciences. Youll acquire a very sound knowledge of plants along with practical and life-long learning skills all while studying at Dalhousies beautiful Agricultural Campus in Truro N.S. Plant Science will give you the knowledge and skills to research and investigate real-world problems associated with food security quality and wellness. Youll also dive into contemporary issues related to environmental integrity biotechnology plant breeding sustainable crop production and more.You will learn both the theory and practices related to the study of plants and their production. Your studies may lead you to expertise in many sub-disciplines such as fruit vegetable ornamental or field crops. You may focus on the genetics or physiology of plants or learn how to manage different types of farming systems.In your first year of study youll take foundation-building science courses in biology chemistry calculus and agricultural ecosystems and microeconomics. In your upper years youll study more in-depth subjects such as structural botany entomology plant pathology and soil fertility and nutrients. Students can tailor their degree to their personal interests by choosing from numerous electives. The program also includes production courses which provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills focused on areas of production such as greenhouse and floriculture forages and cover crops organic field crop management plus many others. A complete list of these production courses is provided in academic calendar.

Faculty of Agriculture