Undergraduate Programs
Calendar 2004-05
Calendar 2004-05
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Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, including School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
1 The Faculty
Mission statement: The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service to ensure that humanity's present and future food, health and natural resource needs are met while protecting the environment.
1.1 Location
McGill University, Macdonald Campus 21,111 Lakeshore Road Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9 Canada Telephone: (514) 398-7928 Website: www.mcgill.ca/macdonaldThe Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, are located on the Macdonald Campus of McGill in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue at the western end of Montreal Island.
Served by public transport (MUCTC bus and train), it is easily reached from the McGill Downtown Campus and from Dorval (Pierre Elliott Trudeau) International Airport. A McGill intercampus shuttle bus service is also available.1.2 Administrative Officers
Deborah J.I. Buszard; B.Sc.(Bath), Ph.D.(Lond.)
Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and Associate Vice-Principal (Macdonald Campus)
William H. Hendershot; B.Sc.(Tor.), M.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(U.B.C.)
Associate Dean (Academic)
Eric R. Norris; B.S.A.(Tor.), M.Sc.(Guelph), Ph.D.(Mich. St.)
Associate Dean (Student Affairs)
Marcel J. Couture; B.Sc.(Agr.)(McG.), M.Sc.(Guelph)
Associate Dean (Community Relations)
Diane E. Mather; B.Sc.(Agr.)(McG.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Guelph)
Associate Dean (Research)
Gary O'Connell; B.Comm.(C'dia)
Director, Administrative Services
Suzanne Higgins; B.A.(McG.)
Manager,
Admissions and Student AffairsWilliam R. Ellyett; B.A.(Sir G. Wms.), B.Ed.(Phys.Ed.)(McG.)
Director of Athletics
Philip Lavoie; Dip.Agr., B.Sc.(Agr.)(McG.)
Manager, Macdonald Campus Farm
Ginette Legault
Manager, Campus Housing
Peter D.L. Knox; B.Sc.(Agr.)(McG.)
Supervisor, Property Maintenance
1.3 Programs and Academic Units
The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition offer B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in the areas of study of: Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Bioresource Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Food Science, and Nutritional Sciences. Also offered are a Diploma in Environment, Certificates in Ecological Agriculture and in Entrepreneurship, and a Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology.
The Faculty is comprised of eight academic units: the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition; the departments of Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Bioresource Engineering, Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Natural Resource Sciences, and Plant Science; and the Institute of Parasitology.
The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is also one of the three faculties in partnership with the McGill School of Environment.
The School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition offers programs in dietetics and nutrition, the former leading to membership in various professional associations. Professional Practice experiences to complete the dietetics practicum are provided in the McGill teaching hospitals and in a wide variety of health, education, business, government and community agencies.
The Institute of Parasitology offers graduate programs leading to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees as well as a non-thesis M.Sc.(A) in Biotechnology and a Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology. Major areas of research include the molecular biology, immunology, and population biology of parasites and their hosts and the biochemical pharmacology of antiparasite drugs. The underlying orientation of all research is to apply relevant modern biological techniques to reduce parasite transmission and to improve methods of diagnosis and control. The research background and activities of the staff encompass many disciplines applied to the study of host-parasite interactions of protozoa and helminth parasites of humans, livestock and other animals, as well as cancer biology. The Institute has been designated by the Quebec Government as a Centre for Host-Parasite Interactions.
1.3.1 Internship Opportunities and Co-op Experience
All students in agricultural programs have the opportunity to participate in a summer-long Internship on a farm or related agricultural enterprise. Students who register in the Agricultural Sciences Internship Program benefit from two summers of Internship experience, one on a farm and the other in industry, in research, or with an accredited agrologist.
Most undergraduate programs offered in the Faculty include the opportunity for a Co-op work experience. Internships and Co-op experience both involve a work placement of a minimum 12 weeks' duration where the student is exposed to the main areas of operation of the employer. Each work placement is unique, and the student benefits from a program developed by both the employer and the instructor exclusively for that individual student.
Students who register for a Co-op experience benefit from practical learning arising from work-term employment in a meaningful job situation. Students also benefit from the non-tangible learning experience arising from the increased responsibilities required to obtain and successfully complete the work term.
1.3.2 Exchange Programs
The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences participates in all university-wide student exchange programs available at McGill and also has faculty-specific exchange programs. For more information, please see "Exchange Programs" .
1.4 Macdonald Campus Facilities
Morgan Arboretum
The Morgan Arboretum has over 245 hectares of managed and natural woodlands and tree plantations used for environmental research and teaching in a wide range of courses. Groups of all the Canadian native trees and many useful and important exotics are also present. The Arboretum features three self-guided interpretation trails, 20 kilometres of wooded trails, a variety of forest ecosystems, soil and water conservation projects, forest operations such as plantation management, timber harvesting and maple syrup production, and related forestry-wildlife ecological activities. A nature interpretation program is offered.
Macdonald Campus Library
Located in the Barton Building, Macdonald Campus Library's collection encompasses a wide variety of resources in agriculture, food and animal science, nutrition, entrepreneurship, the environment, ecology, plant science, and biotechnology. The library is a depository for many print and electronic government publications. All computers provide access to the online catalogue (MUSE), databases, electronic journals and resources, as well as the Internet. In the electronic classroom, students can do research, write papers, and save documents. The library is a wireless zone allowing students to use laptops that have wireless network interface cards. There are designated areas in the library that allow laptops to connect to the McGill server and Internet via VPN (Virtual Private Network). Students can request articles or books through the interlibrary loan service. For their convenience the forms are available online. Reference service is available to assist users in obtaining necessary print or electronic resources, and a comprehensive library instruction service is provided throughout the year. For further information about Macdonald Campus Library visit the website at www.mcgill.ca/macdonald-library or feel free to drop by.
Lyman Entomological Museum and Research Laboratory
Originally established in 1914 and formerly housed in the Redpath Museum, the Lyman Entomological Museum was moved to the Macdonald Campus in 1961. It houses the largest university collection of insects in Canada, second in size only to the National Collection. The Museum also has an active graduate research program in association with the Department of Natural Resource Sciences. Study facilities are available, on request from the Curator, to all bona fide students of entomology. Visits by other interested parties can also be arranged by calling (514) 398-7914.
Brace Centre for Water Resources Management
The Brace Centre for Water Resources Management is located on the Macdonald Campus. It is a multidisciplinary and advanced research and training centre of McGill University, dedicated to solving problems of water management related to the environment climate change and rural development. It brings together staff from several McGill faculties to undertake research, teaching, specialized training, and policy and strategic studies, both in Canada and internationally. The Centre draws on the wide range of facilities available within the University.
2 Summary of Academic Programs
2.1 Outline of Academic Programs
Programs leading to five degrees are offered on the Macdonald Campus, with Majors associated with each degree. In addition, Certificates are offered in Ecological Agriculture and in Entrepreneurship.
Note:
To reflect the increase in non-agricultural programs offered by the Faculty, the degree designation Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, B.Sc.(Agr.) was recently changed to Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, B.Sc.(Agr.Env.Sc.).
2.1.1 Major Programs
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - B.Sc.(Agr.Env.Sc.)
This is a three-year, 90-credit program (or 96 credits for the Agricultural Sciences Internship program), following the Diploma of Collegial Studies and leading to professional qualification in Agricultural Science or in one of its related specialized branches in Biological Science, Environmental Science or Renewable Resources.
Graduates of programs marked with an asterisk * are eligible for membership in the Ordre des agronomes du Québec and other provincial Institutes of Agriculture.
*AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS MAJOR Agribusiness Option Agricultural Systems Option Natural Resource Economics Option *Agricultural Sciences Majors General Option Ecological Agriculture Option International Option Soils Option Agricultural Biotechnology Option *Agricultural Sciences Internship Major General Option Ecological Agriculture Option International Option Soils Option Agricultural Biotechnology Option Animal Biology Major *Animal Science Major Applied Zoology Major Botanical Science Major Ecology Option Molecular Option Environmental Biology Major Environment Major, under McGill School of Environment Biodiversity and Conservation Domain Ecological Determinants of Health Domain Environmetrics Domain *Food Production and Environment Domain Land Surface Processes and Environmental Change Do- main Renewable Resource Management Domain Water Environments and Ecosystems Domain Microbiology Major *Plant Science Major Resource Conservation Major Wildlife Biology MajorBachelor of Engineering in Bioresource Engineering - B.Eng.(Bioresource)
This is normally a three-and-one-half year (109-credit) program following the Diploma of Collegial Studies in Sciences and leading to professional qualification in both Bioresource Engineering and Agrology.
Bachelor of Science in Food Science - B.Sc.(F.Sc.)
This is a three-year (90-credit) program following the Diploma of Collegial Studies leading to professional qualification in Food Science.
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences - B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)
Two programs are offered by the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, a three-year (90-credit) program for Nutrition and a three-and-one-half-year (115 credit) program for Dietetics, following the Diploma of Collegial Studies.
Dietetics Major Nutrition Major Nutritional Biochemistry Global Nutrition Food Function and Safety Sports Nutrition2.1.2 Minor Programs
Minor in Agricultural Economics. Minor in Agricultural Engineering. Minor in Agricultural Production. Minor in Ecological Agriculture. MINOR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Minor in Environment, under McGill School of Environment. Environmental Engineering Minor. Minor in Human Nutrition.2.1.3 Certificate Programs
2.1.4 Diploma Programs
Farm Management and Technology Program. Diploma in Environment, under McGill School of Environment.2.2 Environmental Sciences Programs
McGill School of Environment (MSE)
The MSE is a joint initiative of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Science. It offers a B.Eng.(Bioresource) Major in Environment, B.Sc. Major in Environment, a B.A. Faculty Program in Environment, a Minor in Environment and a Diploma in Environment. Many of the MSE programs allow students to choose to study exclusively on the Macdonald or downtown campuses, or to take advantage of both.
A list of the B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.) Domains is given under section 2.1.1 "Major Programs". Further information on all programs is given under the McGill School of Environment.
Other Environmental Programs at Macdonald Campus
A number of other integrated environmental science programs are also offered on the Macdonald Campus. The objective of these interdepartmental programs is to provide the student with a well-rounded training in a specific interdisciplinary subject as well as the basis for managing the natural resource. The programs include:
Agricultural Economics Major, Natural Resource Economics Option3 Application and Admission Requirements
The programs in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, are normally of three years' duration following the completion of a two-year Quebec post-secondary Collegial program (CEGEP).
Holders of the Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC)/Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) are considered for admission to the first year of a program requiring the completion of a minimum of 90 credits - 96 credits for Agricultural Sciences Major Internship Options, 109 credits for Bioresource Engineering, and 115 credits for Dietetics. Students who complete the "DEC en sciences, lettres et arts" may be considered for any university program. Students who have completed a technical or professional DEC will be considered on an individual basis.
Based upon entry with the appropriate DEC, the B.Sc.(Agr. Env.Sc.) and the B.Sc.(F.Sc.) are both three-year programs. The B.Eng.(Bioresource) is normally a three-and-one-half-year program. Two B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) programs are offered, a three-year program for Nutrition, and a three-and-one-half-year program for Dietetics.
Students from outside Quebec who are admitted on the basis of a high school diploma enter a program which is extended by one year to include the 30 credits of the Freshman Year (see section 5.1 "Freshman Major"). Advanced standing of up to 30 credits may be granted to students who obtain satisfactory results in International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement Tests, or Advanced Level Examinations.
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications on-line at www.mcgill.ca/applying.
Please note that the same application is used for all undergraduate programs at McGill and two program choices can be entered.
For information, or to obtain a printed application package for students unable to apply via the Web, contact:
Student Affairs Office Macdonald Campus of McGill University 21,111 Lakeshore Road Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3V9 Telephone: (514) 398-7928 E-mail: studentinfo@macdonald.mcgill.ca Website: www.mcgill.ca/macdonaldMore specific information on application deadlines and admission requirements can be found on the Web or under Admission Requirements.
4 Student Information
4.1 Student Services
Students who study on Macdonald Campus may make full use of all McGill Student Services. The Office of the Dean of Students, in cooperation with the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, offers students direct access to several services, see Student Services - Macdonald Campus .
Further information can be found via the Faculty Website www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/resources/studentservices and the Student Services Website www.mcgill.ca/stuserv.
4.2 Macdonald Campus Residences
For more than 90 years, residence life has been an integral part of Macdonald Campus activities. Students may apply for residence in either of two distinctive facilities:
Laird Hall, with a capacity of more than 210 students, is arranged on a co-educational basis and provides single and double room accommodation for both undergraduate and graduate students.
The EcoResidence, Canada's first ecologically friendly student residence and recent winner of the Prix d'excellence from the Ordre des architectes du Québec, accommodates 100 students in apartment-style living.
For further information, please refer to University Residences - Macdonald Campus or the Faculty Website, www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/resources, or e-mail: residences@ macdonald.mcgill.ca.
4.3 Extracurricular Activities
All undergraduate, postgraduate, and Farm Management and Technology students are members of the Macdonald Campus Students' Society. The MCSS, through the 19-member Students' Council, is involved in numerous campus activities such as social events, academic affairs, and the coordination of clubs and organizations. Student life is informal and friendly and student groups range from the Outdoor Adventure Club to the Photography Society. Major social events include Orientation, Halloween Party and Winter Carnival. The Ceilidh, a student-run bar located in the Centennial Centre, is open every Thursday night.
The Centennial Centre is the students' building and the centre of student life, offering facilities for student activities, such as meeting rooms, a Yearbook room, pool tables, great places to relax, listen to music and meet friends. Also located in the Centre are the Students' Council offices, an information desk, the Robber's Roost Campus Bookstore and cafeteria.
4.4 Student Conduct and Discipline
The Associate Vice-Principal (Macdonald Campus) and Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has jurisdiction over all offenses committed by students registered at Macdonald and over all offenses committed by students on or about the Macdonald Campus. Directors of residences have jurisdiction over all offenses committed in or about their respective residences. The Disciplinary Officer for residence offenses on the Macdonald Campus is the Director, Academic and Administrative Services.
Students found guilty of improper conduct, violation of rules or willful damage to persons or property, shall be liable to discipline as set forth in the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures as printed in the Handbook of Student Rights and Responsibilities. A copy of the Handbook can be found on the Web at www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/documents or obtained from the Student Affairs Office or the Macdonald Campus Student Services Office. The Code specifies that discipline may include: imposition of fines or assessments for damage caused by individuals or groups; posting of security for good behaviour; reprimand; imposition of conduct probation; suspension or expulsion from classes or residence; expulsion from the University.
4.5 Fees
The University reserves the right to make changes without notice in its published scale of tuition, residence and other fees.
All certified cheques, money orders, etc., should be drawn to the order of McGill University, and made payable in Canadian funds. Payment of student fees can also be made through any Chartered Bank in Canada.
The University shall have no obligation to issue any transcript of record, award any diploma or re-register a student in case of non-payment of tuition fees, library fines, residence fees, or loans on their due date.
Tuition Fees
General information on Tuition and other fees will be found under Fees.
Other Expenses
In addition to tuition fees and the cost of accommodation and meals, students should be prepared to spend a minimum of $1,000 (dependent on program) on prescribed textbooks and classroom supplies. These may be purchased at the Campus Bookstore in Centennial Centre.
Uniforms are required for food laboratories. Students in the B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) program will be advised of the uniform requirements on acceptance or promotion.
4.6 Immunization for Dietetics Majors
Students in the Dietetics Major are required to complete the Compulsory Immunization Program for Health Care students prior to registration. Participation in Professional Practices (Stages) in Dietetics will only be permitted for those students who have completed all immunization requirements.
4.7 Language Requirement for Professions
Quebec law requires that candidates seeking admission to provincially-recognized Quebec professional corporations or orders possess a working knowledge of the French language, i.e. be able to communicate verbally and in writing in that language. Agrologists, Chemists, Dietitians, and Engineers are among those within this group.
For additional information,see "Language Requirements for Professions" .
5 Faculty Information and Regulations
Each student in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences must be aware of the Faculty Regulations as stated in this Calendar.
While departmental and faculty advisers and staff are always available to give advice and guidance, the ultimate responsibility for completeness and correctness of course selection and registration, for compliance with, and completion of program and degree requirements, and for the observance of regulations and deadlines rests with the student. It is the student's responsibility to seek guidance if in any doubt; misunderstanding or misapprehension will not be accepted as cause for dispensation from any regulation, deadline, program or degree requirement.
5.1 Freshman Major
Students entering university for the first time from schools other than the Quebec CEGEP level will be required to complete the 30 credits listed below before selecting a subject Major.
5.2 Academic Advisers
Before registration, all students entering the Faculty must consult with the Academic Adviser of their program for selection and scheduling of required, complementary, and elective courses.
The Academic Adviser will normally continue to act in this capacity during the whole of the student's studies in the Faculty.
5.3 Minimum Credit Requirement
Each student's minimum credit requirement for the degree is determined at the time of acceptance and is specified in the letter of admission or its attached documentation.
Normally, Quebec students who have completed the Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) or equivalent diploma are admitted to the first year of a program requiring the completion of a minimum of 90 credits - 96 credits for Agricultural Sciences Major Internship Options, 109 credits for Bioresource Engineering, and 115 credits for Dietetics.
Students from outside Quebec who are admitted on the basis of a high school diploma enter a program that is extended by one year to include the 30 credits of Freshman Major. Advanced standing of up to 30 credits may be granted to students who obtain satisfactory results in International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement Tests or Advanced Level Examinations under certain conditions; refer to section 3 "Application and Admission Requirements". Students in the B.Sc. (Ag.Env.Sc.) must take a minimum of two-thirds of their course credits within the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
5.4 Categories of Students
Full-Time Students
Full-time students in satisfactory standing take a minimum of 12 credits per term.
Full-time students in probationary standing are not normally permitted to take more than 14 credits per term. In exceptional circumstances the Committee on Academic Standing may give permission to attempt more.
Part-time Students
Part-time students carry fewer than 12 credits per term. New students apply through the Student Affairs Office of the Faculty and the applicant must have the qualifications to enter a full-time program.
5.5 Academic Standing
All students are required to give satisfactory evidence of mastery of the material of lectures and laboratories. Examinations are normally held at the end of each course but other methods of evaluation may also be used. The grade assigned for a course represents the standing of the student in all the work of the course.
5.6 Examinations
Students should refer to Examinations for information about final examinations and deferred examinations.
Every student has a right to write essays, examinations and theses in English or in French except in courses where knowledge of a language is one of the objects of the course.
Oral presentations made as part of course requirements shall be in English.
5.6.1 Reassessments and Rereads
In accordance with the Charter of Student Rights, and subject to the conditions stated therein, students have the right to consult any written submission for which they have received a mark as well as the right to discuss this submission with the examiner.
If, after discussion with the instructor, students request a formal final examination re-read, they must apply in writing to the Associate Dean (Student Affairs). The following conditions apply:
Application for rereads must be made by March 31 for Fall Term courses and by September 30 for Winter Term and Summer Term courses. Students are assessed a fee for formal rereads. Any request to have term work re-evaluated must be made directly to the instructor concerned. Students should consult the Student Affairs Office for further information.
5.6.2 Deferred Examinations
The Faculty offers deferred exams for the Fall and Winter period. Verify date in Calendar of Dates and consult the Student Affairs Office for procedures.
5.7 Credit System
The credit assigned to a particular course reflects the amount of effort it demands of the student. As a guideline, one credit would represent approximately 45 hours total work per course. This is, in general, a combination of lecture hours and other contact hours such as laboratory periods, tutorials and problem periods as well as personal study hours.
Please refer to Credit System.
5.8 Academic Credit Transfer
Transfer of credits (maximum of 30) based on courses taken at other institutions before entrance to this Faculty is made by the Admissions Committee prior to entrance.
Transfer of credits may be made for work at other educational institutions during a student's attendance at McGill University. Permission to apply such credits to a McGill program must be secured by the student before the work is undertaken. Prior Approval forms are available in the Student Affairs Office of the Faculty. Grades obtained in such courses do not enter into calculations of grade point averages (GPA) in this Faculty.
Exemption from a required or complementary course on the basis of work completed at another institution must be approved by both the Academic Adviser and the instructor of the appropriate McGill course.
Full-time students may, with the written approval of the Student Affairs Office, register for 3 credits, or exceptionally 6 credits, in each term at any university in the province of Quebec. These courses successfully completed with a minimum grade of C (according to the standards of the university giving the course), will be recognized for the purpose of the degree but the grades obtained will not enter into calculations of GPA in this Faculty. For further details, see "Quebec Inter-University Transfer Agreement (IUT)" .
5.9 Regulations re Second Academic Programs
While registered in a Major in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, a student may pursue a second set of courses of greater scope than a Minor (e.g., Faculty Program, Major, Honours Program, Major Concentration) in either this faculty or another faculty. Application for a second academic program shall be made to the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) in the Student Affairs Office, 106 Laird Hall. Following are the regulations and procedures for Second Academic Programs:
1. The applicant for a Second Academic Program must be in Satisfactory academic standing with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.2. The applicant, in consultation with the appropriate authority associated with each program (Academic Adviser, Associate Dean) must construct a proposal showing all the courses that are to be taken to satisfy the entrance and program requirements of both the First and Second Academic Programs.3. A minimum of 36 credits must be unique to the second major (i.e., not part of the Required or Complementary courses taken for the first major).4. Students in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences must obtain prior approval for all proposed Second Academic Programs from their Academic Adviser and the Student Affairs Office and from the Associate Dean, adviser or appropriate committee of the other faculty concerned.5. Normally, proposals for Second Academic Programs will be initiated before completion of U1 year of the first academic program.6. The academic standards applicable to each program will be respected.5.10 Academic Standing
1. When a student's CGPA (or TGPA in the first term of the program) falls below 2.00, the student's academic standing becomes Probationary and withdrawal is advised but not required.2. Students in Probationary standing may register for no more than 14 credits per term.3. While in Probationary standing students must achieve a TGPA of 2.50 to continue in Probationary standing or a CGPA of 2.00 in order to return to Satisfactory standing. Failure to meet at least one of these conditions will result in Unsatisfactory standing. (In the case of Fall Term, this will be Interim Unsatisfactory standing and the rules for Probationary standing will apply.)4. When a student's CGPA (or TGPA in the first term of the program) falls below 1.50, the student's academic standing becomes Unsatisfactory and withdrawal is required. (In the case of Fall Term, the standing will be Interim Unsatisfactory standing and the rules for Probationary standing will apply.)5. Students in Unsatisfactory standing are required to withdraw. Application for readmission may be made only after registration has been interrupted for at least one term (not including Summer term).6. Readmission will be in the standing Unsatisfactory Readmit and a CGPA of 2.00 must be achieved to return to Satisfactory standing or a TGPA of 2.50 must be achieved for Probationary standing. Failure to meet at least one of these conditions will result in requirement for permanent withdrawal.5.11 Course Change Information
1. Courses: please refer to Course Change Period and the Calendar of Dates.2. Course withdrawal (Transcript notation of "W"): please refer to Regulations Concerning Withdrawal and the Calendar of Dates.3. Other changes: Information about changes may be obtained from the Student Affairs Office of the Faculty. Application for changes must be made to the Committee on Academic Standing.5.12 Graduate Courses Available to Undergraduates
Undergraduates wishing to take such courses must have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.20.
5.13 Attendance and Conduct in Class
Matters of discipline connected with, or arising from, the general arrangement for teaching are under the jurisdiction of the Dean of the Faculty or Director of the School concerned.
Students may be admonished by a professor or instructor for dishonest or improper conduct or may be reported to the Dean or Director concerned for disciplinary action.
Punctual attendance at all classes, laboratory periods, tests, etc., is expected of all students. Absences are excused only on grounds of necessity or illness, of which proof may be required. Special attention is called to the fact that the completion of all laboratory work is obligatory and the opportunity to make up work missed will be provided only in the case of properly excused absences.
The Faculty has the power to refuse examination to those students who persist in absenting themselves from classes without permission.
Students are requested not to make application for additional leave either before or after holiday periods, as such leaves are granted only in case of illness or other exceptional circumstances.
5.14 Degree Requirements
To be eligible for a B.Eng.(Bioresource), B.Sc.(Agr.Env.Sc.), B.Sc.(F.Sc.), or B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) degree, students must have passed, or achieved exemption in, all required and complementary courses of the program. They must have a CGPA of at least 2.00.
They must have completed the minimum credit requirement for the degree as specified in their letter of admission or its attached documentation, see section 5.3 "Minimum Credit Requirement". At least 60 of these credits must have been taken at McGill.
In addition, students in the Dietetics program must have completed the stages of professional formation.
Students majoring in Bioresource Engineering are also required to have at least 650 hours' experience in some phase of agricultural engineering work approved by the Bioresource Engineering Department.
5.15 Distinction or Great Distinction
Students in Major programs whose academic performance is appropriate may be awarded their degrees with Distinction or Great Distinction under the following conditions:
5.16 Dean's Honour List
The designation Dean's Honour List may be awarded to graduating students under the following conditions:
5.17 Medals and Prizes
Various medals, scholarships and prizes are open to graduating students. No application is required. Full details of these are set out in the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Calendar, available in the Student Affairs Office, Laird Hall, Room 106 or on the Web at www.mcgill.ca.
6 Academic Programs
6.1 Department of Agricultural Economics
Raymond Building - Room R3-019 Telephone: (514) 398-7820 Fax: (514) 398-8130 Website: www.agrenv.mcgill.ca/agreconChairJohn C. HenningAssociate ProfessorsLaurence Baker, John C. Henning, Paul ThomassinAssistant ProfessorKa-Yan Diana MokLecturersJoan Marshall, Marielle SavardAGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS MAJOR
Increasingly complex economic problems facing the agriculture and food system and our natural environment have intensified the need for specialized knowledge and training in the field of agricultural economics. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge, analytical and decision-making skills required in a career in agribusiness, resource management, international development, and research. The selection of courses from the agribusiness, agricultural system or natural resource economics options permits a degree of specialization along those lines, in conjunction with the core courses listed below.
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership in the Ordre des agronomes du Québec (OAQ) if they fulfill the agronomic course requirements (consult the academic adviser).
Core Required Courses:39 creditsCore Complementary Courses:12 credit.AGRIBUSINESS OPTION
Whether one has interests in agricultural supply, production, marketing, finance, food processing or retailing, professional management skills are the key to success. The agribusiness option prepares students for managerial responsibility by drawing on the resources of both the Faculty of Management and the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. This special partnership provides students with not only a first-class business training but also a specialization in the field of agriculture.
Core Required and Complementary Courses:51 creditsOption Required and Complementary Courses:21 creditsElectives:to meet the minimum 90-credit requirement for the degree.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS OPTION
The smooth functioning of the agriculture and food system requires good market analysis and appropriate policy and program development and management in the public sector. Agricultural economists are called upon to perform these tasks, utilizing their knowledge of the economic forces that affect the industry and the methods of analysis to predict the outcome of the numerous changes that occur. The agricultural systems orientation is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of the many dimensions of agriculture and food systems, including economic development, international agriculture, and food and agricultural policy.
Core Required and Complementary Courses:51 credits.Option Required and Complementary Courses:21 credits.Electives:to meet the minimum 90-credit requirement for the degree.
Natural Resource Economics Option
This option integrates biological sciences and environmental decision making with the economics of natural resource use and development. The natural resource economics option is intended to prepare students for careers in the management of natural resources and the analysis of natural resource problems and policies.
Core Required and Complementary Courses:51 credits.Option Required and Complementary Courses:32 credits.Electives:
to meet the minimum 90-credit requirement for the degree.
Minor in Agricultural Economics
A Minor in Agricultural Economics will complement a student's education in four ways. First, as a social science, Economics will provide an alternative perspective for students in the Faculty. Second, the Minor will provide an excellent foundation of the workings of the economy at large. Third, it will aid students to understand the business environment surrounding the agri-food industry. Finally, it will challenge students to analyze the interaction between the agricultural economy and the natural resource base.
General Regulations:
To obtain a Minor in Agricultural Economics, students must:
a) Ensure that their academic record at the University includes a C grade or higher in the courses specified in the course requirements below.b) Complete a minimum total of 24 credits from the courses given below, of which not more than 6 credits may be counted for both Major and Minor programs. This restriction does not apply to elective courses in the Major program.Required Courses:12 creditsComplementary Courses:12 credits
MINOR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Minor is concerned with the genesis and development of entrepreneurial activities. It deals with marketing, finance, organization, and policy in the development and expansion of small businesses in the agri-food and environment sectors. This 24-credit Minor will be of interest to students who wish to develop the skills and perspectives necessary to be successful in an entrepreneurial environment, whether it be self-employed in a start-up business or within an established corporation that employs entrepreneurial management strategies.
Students are advised, during the U1 year, to consult their Major Program adviser and the academic adviser of the Minor. At the time of registration for the U2 year, students must declare their intent to obtain the Minor. With the agreement of their Major Program adviser they must submit their program of courses already taken, and to be taken, to the academic adviser of the Minor. The academic adviser of the Minor will then certify which courses the student will apply toward the Minor and confirm that the student's program conforms with the requirements of the Minor.
General Regulations:
To obtain a Minor in Entrepreneurship, students must:
Required Courses(24 credits)Certificate in Entrepreneurship
This 30-credit Certificate Program is very similar to the Minor Program and is concerned with the genesis and development of entrepreneurial activities. It deals with marketing, finance, organization, and policy in the development and expansion of small businesses in the agri-food and environment sectors. The Certificate will be of interest to students who already hold a bachelor's degree and wish to develop the skills and perspectives necessary to be successful in an entrepreneurial environment, whether it be self-employed in a start-up business or within an established corporation that employs entrepreneurial management strategies.
Students holding a B.Sc. in agriculture or a related area are eligible to register for this program provided that they are otherwise acceptable for admission to the University. Students who have completed the Minor in Entrepreneurship are not permitted to register for this program.
General Regulations
To obtain a Certificate in Entrepreneurship, students must offer a minimum total of 30 credits from the courses as given below.
Required Courses:27 creditsComplementary Course:3 credits
6.2 Department of Animal Science
Macdonald Stewart Building - Room MS1-084 Telephone: (514) 398-7794 Fax: (514) 398-7964 E-mail: animal.science@mcgill.ca Website: www.mcgill.ca/animalChairXin ZhaoEmeritus ProfessorJohn E. MoxleyProfessorsRoger B. Buckland, Eduardo R. Chavez, Bruce R. Downey, Kwet Fane Ng Kwai Hang, Flannan Hayes, Urs KuhnleinAssociate ProfessorsRoger I. Cue, Humberto G. Monardes, Leroy E. Phillip, Kevin Wade, David Zadworny, Xin Zhao (William Dawson Scholar)Assistant ProfessorsVilceu Bordignon, René Lacroix (PT), Arif F. Mustafa, Ciro Ruiz-FeriaAssociate MemberRi-Cheng ChianAdjunct ProfessorsPierre Lacasse, Daniel Lefebvre, Bruce MurphyThe Department of Animal Science offers Majors in Animal Science and Animal Biology.
Animal Science Major
The curriculum in Animal Science involves intensive training in both the basic and applied biological sciences as related to domestic animals and qualifies the graduate for membership in the Ordre des agronomes du Québec and other professional organizations. Graduates generally enter agricultural industries, mainly sales and marketing, government service (Provincial or Federal), extension, teaching or post-graduate studies. Some students go on to study veterinary medicine. Students are strongly advised to obtain at least 3 months' practical experience on a commercial livestock farm before graduation.
Required Courses:63 creditsComplementary Courses:6 creditsElectives:selected in consultation with Academic Adviser, to meet the minimum 90-credit requirement for the degree.
Animal Biology Major
The Animal Biology Major is directed towards students who wish to further their studies in the basic biology of the larger mammals and birds. Successful completion of the program will enable students to qualify in applying to most professional schools in North America, to post-graduate schools in a variety of biological-oriented programs, and to work in most laboratory settings. The program is not intended for students wishing to become professional agrologists.
Required Courses:34 creditsComplementary Courses:24 credits, minimumElectives:selected in consultation with Academic Adviser, to meet the minimum 90-credit requirement for the degree..6.3 Department of Bioresource Engineering
Macdonald Stewart Building - Room MS1-027 Telephone: (514) 398-7773 Fax: (514) 398-8387 E-mail: robert.kok@mcgill.ca Website: www.mcgill.ca/agrengChairRobert KokEmeritus ProfessorRobert S. BroughtonProfessorsSuzelle Barrington, Robert Kok, Chandra Madramootoo (James McGill Professor), Edward McKyes, Shiv O. Prasher (James McGill Professor), G.S. Vijaya Raghavan (James McGill Professor)Associate ProfessorsRobert B. Bonnell (Brace Centre for Water Resources Management), Eric R. Norris, John D.J. SheppardAssistant ProfessorMichael O. Ngadi (William Dawson Scholar), Ning WangBIORESOURCE Engineering Major
The Department of Bioresource Engineering collaborates with other departments and the Faculty of Engineering in providing courses of instruction for a curriculum in Bioresource Engineering. Graduates qualify for registration as professional engineers in any province of Canada.
Via the appropriate choice of elective course sets, a particular area of study may be emphasized. Principal options are: Bio-Environmental Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Food and Bioprocess Engineering, and Agricultural Engineering.
All required courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C, and one term is spent taking courses from the Faculty of Engineering on the McGill Downtown Campus.
Students also have the opportunity to pursue a Minor. Several possibilities are: Agricultural Production, Environment, Ecological Agriculture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Construction Engineering and Management, Entrepreneurship, and Environmental Engineering. Details of these Minors can be found in the Faculty of Engineering Minor Programs and Choice of Electives or Complementary Courses. To complete a Minor, it is necessary to spend at least one extra term beyond the normal requirements of the B.Eng.(Bioresource) program.
--------------------------------START OF REVISION----------------Required Courses:50 creditsComplementary Courses:61 credits
--------------------------------END OF REVISION------------------------Environmental Engineering Minor
The Minor program consists of 27 credits in courses that are environment related. By means of a judicious choice of complementary and elective courses, Bioresource Engineering students may obtain this Minor with a minimum of 12 additional credits. The Environmental Engineering Minor, is administered by the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics.
Courses available in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:(partial listing)
Minor in Agricultural Engineering
[Program revisions are under consideration for September 2004. Go to www.mcgill.ca (Course Calendars) in July for details.]
Engineering systems are now being emphasized in animal and crop production, management and utilization of waste products, production of value-added materials and by-products, protection of natural resources, conservation and management of ecosystems, soil and water decontamination, and the development of new food, fibre and pharmaceutical products. Computer-based systems play a major role in the management of information, and process control in many of the above technologies.
A non-professional Minor in Agricultural Engineering, consisting of 24 credits of Bioresource Engineering courses is available for students registered in the B.Sc.(Agr.Env.Sc.) and B.Sc.(F.Sc.) programs. A total of 18 credits of required Bioresource Engineering courses will emphasize basic engineering applications. Selection of 6 complementary credits from a wide range of Bioresource Engineering courses will allow more focused study in a specific area.
Students are advised to consult their Major Program adviser and the Academic Adviser of the Minor in their first year. At the time of registration for their penultimate year, students must declare their intent to obtain a Minor in Agricultural Engineering. With the agreement of their Major Program adviser they must submit their program of courses already taken, and to be taken in their final year, to the Academic Adviser of the Agricultural Engineering Minor. The Academic Adviser of the Agricultural Engineering Minor will then certify which courses the student will apply toward the Minor and that the student's program conforms with the requirements of the Minor.
General Regulations
To obtain a Minor in Agricultural Engineering, students must:
a) Ensure that their academic record at the University includes a C grade or higher in the courses as specified in the course requirements given below.b) Offer a minimum total of 24 credits from the courses as given below, of which not more than 6 credits may be counted for both the Major and the Minor programs. This restriction does not apply to elective courses in the Major program.Required Courses:18 creditsComplementary Courses:6 credits
Notes:
1. Most courses listed at the 300 level and higher have prerequisites. Although instructors may waive prerequisite(s) in some cases, students are urged to prepare their program of study well before their final year.2. Not all courses are offered every year. For information on available courses, consult Class Schedule at www.mcgill.ca/ minerva; complete listings can be found in the Courses section of this Calendar.Barbados Field Study Semester
The Barbados Field Study Semester (BFSS) provides one term of integrated field study for students with an interest In global issues related to natural resource use as affected by socio-economic, management, urban and physical constraints. Offered at the Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados, this program challenges students to be more effective environmental decision makers, policy makers, urban planners, managers, and auditors. There is a growing need for professionals with such skills at all levels of government, within NGOs, and in the private sector. The overall goal of the BFSS is to equip future leaders to address the complexity of issues associated with the formulation and implementation of organizational strategies compatible with the societal goal of sustainable use and development of our natural resources, with a focus on water.
The BFSS is intended for senior undergraduate students from across the University and students in the School of Urban Planning. Students must apply to participate in the program. Selection will be based on the student's academic standing and demonstrated interests and involvement in international issues related to natural resource use.
The semester is not a degree program, but credits can be counted toward other McGill degrees with the permission of program advisers.
BARBADOS FIELD STUDY SEMESTER - offered Fall TermRequired Courses(6 credits)Complementary Courses(9 credits)Enrolment is limited to 25 students. In addition to the regular McGill fees, students will be required to pay the additional costs associated with delivering the courses in the field. These costs include airfare, accommodation and most food, as well as other field costs. Although airfares and currency fluctuations will determine the amount of this charge, fees for 2004 are expected to be in the neighbourhood of $7,000 Canadian.
The BFSS is offered in the Fall term only. Interested students must submit a letter of intent, CV and a copy of their transcript to the Department of Bioresource Engineering, c/o Ms. Susan Gregus by March 15. Further details are available on the Web at www.mcgill.ca/mse/field_study/barbados.
6.4 School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Macdonald Stewart Building - Room MS2-039 Telephone: (514) 398-7840 Fax: (514) 398-7739 E-mail: dietstage@macdonald.mcgill.ca Website: www.mcgill.ca/dieteticsDirectorKatherine Gray-DonaldEmeritus ProfessorHelen R. NeilsonProfessorsTimothy A. Johns, Peter J.H. Jones, Harriet V. KuhnleinAssociate ProfessorsLaurie Chan (NSERC Northern Research Chair), Grace Egeland (Canada Research Chair), Katherine Gray-Donald, Kristine G. Koski, Stan Kubow, Louise Thibault, Linda Wykes (William Dawson Scholar)LecturersLynda Fraser (PT), Linda Jacobs Starkey, Maureen Rose, Joane Routhier, Sandy Phillips, Hugues Plourde, Heidi Ritter, Donna SchaferAdjunct ProfessorsKevin A. Cockell, Jeffrey S. Cohn, Marie L'AbbeéCross-Appointed StaffFood Science and Agricultural Chemistry: Selim KermashaMedicine: Louis Beaumier, Franco Carli, Katherine Cianflone, Réjeanne Gougeon, L. John Hoffer, Errol Marliss, Thomas Schricker, Jean-François YaleParasitology: Marilyn E. ScottPsychiatry: Simon YoungHealth and well-being of individuals in relation to food choices and physiological status prevails as the unifying theme of the programs in the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition. The availability of food, normal metabolism and clinical nutrition, community nutrition at the local and international level, the evaluation of nutritional products and their use in nutrition, and the communication of information about food and health form the core of academic programs.
Dietetics Major
Graduates are qualified for challenging professional and leadership positions related to food and health, as dietitians, nutritionists and food administrators. The designations "Dietitian" and "Nutritionist" are reserved titles in the province of Quebec. As clinical nutritionists, dietitians may work in health-care settings and food service centres, nutrition counselling centres, clinics and private practice. As community nutritionists, dietitians are involved in nutrition education programs through school boards, sports centres and local and international health agencies. The dietitian in the food service sector participates in all aspects of management to assure quality food products. Postgraduate programs are available to qualified graduates. The duration of the program is three and one-half years.
Successful graduates are qualified for membership in Dietitians of Canada and the Ordre professionnelle de diététistes du Québec. Forty weeks of supervised professional experience in clinical and community nutrition and food service systems management are included.
Required Courses:103 credits
Note: The School firmly applies prerequisite requirements for registration in all required courses in the Dietetics Major.All required and complementary courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C.Complementary Courses:6 creditsElectives:6 credits, selected in consultation with an Academic Adviser, to meet the minimum 115-credit requirement for the degree.