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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 Agro-Environmental Sciences Major and a second specialization in Animal Production, Ecological Agriculture, Plant Production, or Soil and Water Resources, or with the Agricultural Economics Major and the Agri-business Specialization.
Note: Most students will require 21 credits to complete this specialization. Students taking the Agri-business Specialization will need to take an additional 3 credits, chosen in consultation with the academic adviser, such that they meet the minimum requirements of the OAQ. None of the credits within this specialization may also count for the student's Major or other Specialization. All of the 21 or 24 credits count only for this specialization.
YOU MAY TAKE THIS SPECIALIZATION WITH THE FOLLOWING MAJORS: Agricultural Economics; Agro-Environmental Sciences
For questions about the Animal Production Specialization, please contact the bsc-advisor.agenvsc [at] mcgill.ca (student advisor).
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For students in the Agro-Environmental Sciences major with a specialization in Animal Production, Ecological Agriculture, Plant Production or Soil and Water Resources:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 21 credits
To view the list of courses:
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) - Professional Agrology (24 Credits)
Program Requirement: 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 Agro-Environmental Sciences and a Second specialization in Animal Production, Ecological Agriculture, Plant Production, or Soil and Water Resources. This Specialization focuses on working in the professional agrology industry and covers agricultural legislation as well as professional conduct.
The credits within this specialization may not count towards the student's Major or other Specialization. All of the 24 credits count only for this Specialization.
For information on academic advising, see: http://www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/studentinfo/advising.
Required Courses (15 credits)-
AGRI 330
Agricultural Legislation
1 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Plant Science
- Some written materials in this course are only available in French.
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AGRI 410D1
Agrology Internship
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Agriculture: Professional internship (stage) under the supervision of a practicing agrologist.
Offered by: Plant Science
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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AGRI 410D2
Agrology Internship
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Agriculture: See AGRI 410D1 for course description.
Offered by: Plant Science
- Prerequisite: AGRI 410D1
- No credit will be given for this course unless both AGRI 410D1 and AGRI 410D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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AGRI 430
Professional Prac in Agrology
2 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Plant Science
- Restriction: U3 or permission of instructor.
- This course requires the ability to read in French and understand spoken French.
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AGRI 490
Agri-Food Industry Project
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Agriculture: Interdisciplinary team project in the agri-food industry.
Offered by: Plant Science
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PLNT 430
Pesticides in Agriculture
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Plant Science: Pesticide science concentrating on pesticide discovery, pesticide chemistries, pesticide development, pesticide technologies, mitigation of risks due to pesticides use, national and international pesticide regulations, registrations, and compliances.
Offered by: Plant Science
- Prerequisite(s): AGRI 215, and one of PLNT 300, PLNT 302, PLNT 307, or PLNT 322 or permission from the instructor.
- There is a fee of $55.07 for the purchase of a dust-moist filtering respirator/mask to be worn when handling pesticides during the laboratory for this course. This equipment is retained by the student.
- Terms
- Instructors
- David Wees, Jean-Marc Montpetit, Mathieu Leduc
Complementary Courses (9 credits)Students choose 9 complementary credits, approved by the Academic Adviser, in agricultural sciences or applied agriculture to meet the requirements of the OAQ.
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CAREER PATHS CAN INCLUDE:
The Professional Agrologist specialization prepares you for positions such as: Agriculture specialist, Agricultural sales representative, Beef specialist, Crop specialist, Dairy specialist, Farm management specialist, Farm marketing specialist, Livestock specialist, Nutrient management planning specialist, Pork specialist, Land remediation and reclamation specialist, and Research scientist.
For more career paths, please visit the Career Planning Service (CaPS) website.
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