Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences/School of Agriculture
General Office
Dean: Martin Scanlon
Associate Dean(s): Michel Aliani (Academic), Fouad Daayf (Graduate Programs), Nazim Cicek (Research);
Program Director: School of Agriculture: Sue Clayton
Campus Address/General Office: 256 Agriculture Building
Telephone: (204) 474-6026
Email Address:
General: agfoodsci@umanitoba.ca
Undergraduate Program Inquiries: aginfo@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/afs/
Academic Staff: Please refer to the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences website at umanitoba.ca/afs
Student Services Office: 160 Agriculture Building
Telephone: 204 474 9295
Faculty Overview
The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences has earned a reputation for its high-calibre teaching programs and its friendly, helpful staff. Students benefit not only from the expertise of staff in the Faculty, but also from the close proximity of other faculties on campus, federal research facilities, and a vibrant Winnipeg-based agricultural community.
Information on the Faculty’s History, Vision and Mission Statements, Research, Programs, Centres, and Departments can be found on our website at: umanitoba.ca/afs.
Degree Programs
The B.Sc. degree programs in Agricultural and Food Sciences provide an applied science background for graduates to enter a range of professions. Students can choose degree specializations in Agribusiness, Agriculture (Agronomy, Animal Systems or Plant Biotechnology), Agroecology, Food Science or Human Nutritional Sciences. The faculty also offers a two-year pre-veterinary program for students who plan to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. The Faculty focuses on the agricultural industry with professions dedicated to the production, processing and marketing of food and bioresources. Additionally, the agriculture-based B.Sc. degree prepares students to tackle a range of career opportunities that extend into other sectors of the economy. Professional agriculturists hold positions in extension, resource management and conservation, teaching, research and business; professional food science graduates find employment in similar positions related to food manufacturing and processing; and professional human nutritional sciences graduates enjoy exciting careers in dietetics, institutional administration, government and community programs, the non-profit sector, the food industry, education, and research. Graduates from the Faculty make important contributions to the economy and health of Manitoba, Canada, and the world.
Diploma in Agriculture Program
The Agricultural Diploma is a practical, hands-on program that prepares students to manage a farm or work in an agricultural business. Our graduates leave with a well-rounded understanding of the practices and principles of agricultural production and business management.
Students will have the choice of four program options including Business Management, Crop Management, Livestock Management, and General Agriculture. Each option concludes with a final project for a farm-based business relating directly to your future goals and interests.
Classes begin later and end earlier than typical degree courses to accommodate students with planting and harvesting obligations. After graduation, students have the option to directly transfer credits into one of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences' degree programs.
Professional Designations
Agrologists Manitoba (Manitoba Institute of Agrologists)
Graduates of the B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Agribusiness) and B.Sc. (Agroecology) degrees meet the entry to practice education requirement and are eligible to become Professional Agrologists (P.Ag.). Graduates of the B.Sc. (Food Science) meet the entry to practice education requirement and are eligible to become Professional Agrologists (PAg) on the condition that the requisite amount of agrology credits are completed through the core curriculum and electives. Graduates of the Agriculture Diploma program meet education eligibility requirements to become Technical Agrologists (Tech.Ag.). Agrologists are regulated professionals who have highly specialized knowledge about agriculture and food production and natural resource management. They provide decision makers with advice to help feed the world, boost the economy, and protect the environment. Graduates from the Faculty’s professional programs who are working and practicing agrology in Manitoba require registration with and a licence from Agrologists Manitoba. Students/prospective students should contact Agrologists Manitoba directly for more information on the practice of agrology in Manitoba.
Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST)
B.Sc. (Food Science) graduates are eligible to become members of CIFST, a professional society associated with the manufacturing, processing and packaging of food.
Registered Dietitian (RD)
If eligible, students from the B.Sc. (Human Nutritional Sciences) in the Accreditation Canada (Equal Program) accredited undergraduate degree with dietetics courses as stipulated, may apply for accredited post-degree Practicum Programs and/or Masters Practicum Programs to become a Registered Dietitian. Upon completion of an accredited undergraduate degree and practicum program, graduates may apply to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE) and register with a provincial regulating body such as the College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM).
Minors offered by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
As part of the electives portion of their programs, students may declare and complete a Minor from departments or interdisciplinary programs in which a Minor is offered. Completion of a Minor is optional. Information about Minors in faculties other than Agricultural and Food Sciences is found in the appropriate departmental/school/faculty program offerings in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Students may not declare both their Major and Minor from the same department/interdisciplinary program. It should be noted that planning for completion of a Minor should be done early in the program, ideally before 60 credit hours. Completion of a Minor may require that a student take more than the minimum number of credit hours for graduation.
A Management Minor is offered by the Asper School of Business; Agriculture, Agroecology, Food Science and Human Nutritional Sciences students may complete this minor (not available to Agribusiness students). The Minor consists of 18 credit hours of courses offered by the Asper School of Business (Faculty of Management).
Programs
Minors (optional or required) are part of degree programs - for program length, refer to the Years to Completion.
| Degree/Diploma | Years to Completion | Total Credit Hours | Has Co-op Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree/Diploma Agribusiness, B.Sc. | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Agroecology, B.Sc. | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Agronomy, B.Sc. - Agriculture | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Agronomy Minor | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Animal Systems, B.Sc. - Agriculture | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Animal Systems Minor | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Business Management, Agriculture Diploma | Years to Completion 2 | Total Credit Hours 93 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Crop Management, Agriculture Diploma | Years to Completion 2 | Total Credit Hours 93 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Crop Protection Minor | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Entomology Minor | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Food Industry Option, B.Sc. - Human Nutritional Sciences | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Food Science, B.Sc. | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Food Science Minor | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Foods Option, B.Sc. - Human Nutritional Sciences | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma General Agriculture, Agriculture Diploma | Years to Completion 2 | Total Credit Hours 93 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Human Nutrition and Metabolism Minor | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Human Nutritional Sciences, B.Sc. - Agreement with Red River College Culinary Arts | Years to Completion 2-3 | Total Credit Hours 60 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma Human Nutritional Sciences, B.Sc. - Second Degree Program | Years to Completion 2-3 | Total Credit Hours 60 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma | Has Co-op Option no | ||
| Degree/Diploma Livestock, Agriculture Diploma | Years to Completion 2 | Total Credit Hours 93 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Nutrition Option, B.Sc. - Human Nutritional Sciences | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Plant Biotechnology, B.Sc. - Agriculture | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option Yes |
| Degree/Diploma Plant Biotechnology Minor | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no | |
| Degree/Diploma Soil Science Minor | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no |
- Faculty Academic Regulations
- Admission Requirements
- Admission Requirements for Degree Programs
- Admission Requirements for the Diploma Program
- Admission Requirements for the Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IEAP)
- Academic Regulations for all Degree Programs
- Degree GPA (DGPA)
- Scholastic Requirements
- Course Load Limits
- Course Availability
- Prerequisite and Corequisite Definitions
- Dean’s Honour Roll
- Graduation With Distinction
- Repeating Courses
- Academic Assessment Standards
- Appeals
- Reinstatement Policy
- Time Limits and Lapse of Credit
- Re-registration of Returning Degree Students
- Residence Requirements for Degree Programs
- Supplemental Exams
- University Written English and Mathematics Requirements
- Transfer of Credit
- Academic Regulations for Diploma Program
Faculty Academic Regulations
Admission Requirements
The following is a summary of the admission requirements for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Degree and Diploma Programs. Equivalent academic courses completed at recognized universities elsewhere will be considered. All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are included in an applicant information bulletin.
Admission Requirements for Degree Programs
Students can enter the four-year degree programs in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences in two ways:
- Direct Entry from high school
- Advanced Entry - A minimum 24 credit hours of university-level coursework with a minimum adjusted GPA of 2.0.
Each entry path has specific course and credit requirements that you must meet to be considered for admission.
Review the details outlined here to ensure your high school courses and credit hours match the requirements for the entry path and the program you’re interested in pursuing.
Direct Entry (ALL DEGREE PROGRAMS)
| General Admission Requirements | Category Requirements |
|---|---|
| MB High School Graduation | A minimum 70% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course: |
| (5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U) | 1. An English 40S course 2. Applied or Pre-Calculus Math 40S 3. Academic 40S 4. Academic 40S |
Advanced Entry
B.Sc. in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agroecology, Food Science and Human Nutritional Sciences - A minimum of 24 credit hours of University-level coursework with a minimum adjusted grade point average of 2.0.
Please note: If the number of eligible candidates exceeds the available spaces, an adjusted grade point average higher than the minimum may be required.
For full details regarding admissions requirements, application deadlines and to apply, please consult the University of Manitoba Admissions page.
High School Requirements for prerequisites in required degree courses:
| Program | English 40S | Math 40S - Pre-Calculus | Math 40S - Applied | Biology 40S | Chemistry 40S | Physics 40S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Agribusiness | 60% | 60% | recommended but not required | |||
| B.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy, Animal Systems, Plant Biotechnology) | 60% | 60% or | 70% | 50% | 50% | |
| B.Sc. Agroecology | 60% | 50% or | 50% | 50% | 50% | |
| B.Sc. Food Science | 60% | 60% | 50% | 50% | ||
| B.Sc. Human Nutritional Sciences | 60% | 50% or | 50% | Required for students taking BIOL 1020 | 50% | |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 60% | 60% or | 70% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Transfers of Credit
Students may be able to use transfer credits towards their individual degree programs and should consult Student Services to determine applicable courses. More information about transferring credits can be found on the Transfer Credit webpage.
Admission Requirements for the Diploma Program
Direct Entry
The Direct Entry option is for students who have graduated from high school and have not attended any post-secondary institutions, or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. Applicants must meet the admission requirements as listed in the Direct Entry Application Information Bulletin. Applicants who would otherwise fall under the Direct or Advanced Entry Category but who do not meet the academic requirements may apply under the Individual Consideration Category.
Direct Entry requires a minimum 60% average over the following:
- English 40S
- Mathematics 40S or 45S
- One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Computer Science 40S
If the number of eligible candidates exceeds the available spaces, an academic average higher than the minimum may be required for admission. The equivalent level of studies from other Canadian provinces or other countries will be accepted.
Advanced Entry
The Advanced Entry option is for applicants who have completed one year or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution. Applicants in this category must have fulfilled all eligibility requirements as described below.
Applicants must:
- Complete a minimum of 24 credit hours from a recognized university or college.
- Achieve a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 or higher (see Calculation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)).
If the number of eligible candidates exceeds the available spaces, a CGPA higher than the minimum may be required for admission.
Individual Consideration Category – Agriculture Diploma
This category is for students whose academic records may not be competitive in the selection process. Such students may apply for Individual Consideration only if they meet the criteria for Individual Consideration as described below. Only a limited number of applicants may be admitted under the Individual Consideration Category. Meeting the eligibility requirements of this category is not a guarantee of admission.
Applicants would be eligible for Individual Consideration if they are considered by the Diploma Selection Committee because they either:
- have academic records that are not a true reflection of their academic and intellectual merit because of their exceptional life circumstances (exceptional circumstances include physical, societal, educational, economic, medical, geographical and other obstacles encountered by the applicant),
or
- display skills and attributes in any or all personal, work, or community activities which indicate that they can make a significant contribution to the Agriculture Diploma Program or can make a significant contribution to Manitoba’s agri-food industry and/or rural and northern Indigenous communities.
Students who apply for Individual Consideration must submit the following documents:
- a typed personal statement not to exceed 800 words which includes the specific reasons why their application merits consideration within the Special Consideration Category.
- a typed personal resume.
- three Letters of Recommendation.
Those candidates who are applying on the basis of exceptional circumstances must submit supporting documentation to verify their exceptional circumstances (for example, if a student is applying on the basis of exceptional medical circumstances, the student must submit official supporting documentation from a qualified medical professional.)
The Diploma Selection Committee composed of the Director, an Academic Advisor and one Instructor, will review the application and supporting documentation. All candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee and may be administered an academic skills test. Criteria used when evaluating Individual Consideration applicants include the applicant’s maturity, scholastic ability, agricultural experience, motivation, leadership, and/or demonstrated initiative relevant to an agricultural career. Up to 10% of admission spaces are available to Individual Consideration Candidates recommended by the Diploma Selection Committee.
Transfer of Credit
Courses taken within the degree program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences as well as outside the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences or outside of the University of Manitoba may also qualify for credit towards the diploma if the course content and the student’s performance are deemed appropriate by the department concerned.
Admission Requirements for the Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IEAP)
*Admission suspended*
Individuals interested in the Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program must meet the following Admission requirements:
- Have a degree in agriculture from another country
- Be a permanent resident or Canadian Citizen
- Have met the English Language Proficiency Requirements
- Have a valid driver's license
- Have a letter from the Manitoba Institute of Agrologist (MIA) indicating their application for registration has been accepted.
Academic Regulations for all Degree Programs
The provisions of the, General Academic Regulations, and the, University Policies and Procedures, apply to all students. In addition, the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences has regulations and requirements, published below, that apply specifically to specific degree programs.
Degree GPA (DGPA)
A student's Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) will be determined from the number of effective courses completed at each point of assessment. The effective courses consist of all courses applicable to the degree program, including repeated, extra and failed course attempts.
Scholastic Requirements
A minimum passing grade of “D” in prescribed courses is required of all students in the faculty. A higher grade may be required for prerequisite purposes.
Elective courses in which passing grades were not obtained need not be repeated however if taken after admitted to the degree program will count towards the DGPA.
In order to graduate, students must obtain a minimum DGPA of 2.0 calculated over a minimum of 120 credit hours before graduation.
Course Load Limits
A normal “course load” is 30 credit hours during the regular session, with 15 credit hours normally taken in each academic term. A student may attempt a maximum of 39 credit hours during the regular session, with no more than 21 credit hours in an academic term, provided the student is in a good academic standing and has completed at least 24 credit hours in the previous regular session.
Course Availability
All courses listed in this Calendar are not offered every year. The course(s) offered for the current academic terms are published in the Aurora Class Schedule.
Prerequisite and Corequisite Definitions
The Registrar’s Office defines prerequisite and corequisite courses.
Dean’s Honour Roll
Students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of study in either the Fall or Winter terms and who achieved a Term GPA of 3.50 or higher will be placed on the Dean’s Honour Roll. Graduating students who achieved Dean’s Honour Roll status in the previous term but complete less than 12 credit hours in their final term with a Term GPA of 3.5 or greater, will be eligible to remain on the Dean’s Honour Roll.
Graduation With Distinction
Degrees with distinction will be awarded to students who have achieved a minimum DGPA of 3.75 upon graduation.
Repeating Courses
Limited Access will not affect registration for the current Academic Year, which includes Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. See University Policy and Procedures – Repeat Course Policy – Section 2.5 (a) Limited Access.
Please refer to the University of Manitoba's Repeated Course Policy in the University Policies and Procedures.
Academic Assessment Standards
All Agricultural and Food Sciences’ students admitted Fall 2019 and onwards are assessed using the following regulations. Students admitted prior to Fall 2019 will be assessed using the old model (each year in May).
Academic Assessment Standards – effective Fall 2019
Formal academic assessments are performed following each term of registration for all Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences students who have completed 3 or more credit hours.
Minimum Met
Students must achieve a DGPA of 2.0 at each point of assessment in order to fulfil the minimum requirements from the Faculty.
Students who do not have a minimum DGPA of 2.0 will be placed on Academic Warning or Probation or Suspension based on the following conditions:
Academic Warning
When a student’s DGPA drops below a 2.0 for the first time they will be placed on Academic Warning. Once placed on Academic Warning, the student will be placed on hold and must meet with an Academic Advisor to get an override to proceed to register for another term. A student can only be placed on Academic Warning once while in the program.
Probation
When on Academic Warning, if a student obtains a TGPA below a 2.0 on their next assessment then they are placed on Probation. The student will be placed on hold and must meet with an Academic Advisor to get an override to proceed to register for another term.
If a student has been on Academic Warning or Probation previously, and then achieved a Satisfactory assessment, has a DGPA below 2.0 and then obtains a TGPA below 2.0 they are automatically placed on Probation from Satisfactory.
Satisfactory
Once on Academic Warning or Probation a student needs to obtain a TGPA of 2.0 or higher for the next assessment to be Satisfactory. Students who are assessed as Satisfactory are able to register without restrictions.
Suspension
If on Probation, a student has a TGPA below 2.0 on their next assessment, they are placed on Suspension. The notation “Academic Suspension for 1 Year” will be recorded on the student’s transcript. After remaining out of the Faculty for one calendar year, the student may attempt reinstatement.
Maximum Attempts
A maximum of 150 credits hours may be attempted to obtain the 120 credit hours required to graduate. This means that a student cannot accumulate extra courses, repeats (e.g. retake a course to obtain a higher grade) and/or fails which result in more than 30 credit hours over the duration of their program.
Suspension (All Attempts Used)
Where it is mathematically impossible for a student to complete the degree within the maximum 150 credit hours (i.e. has exceeded 30 credit hours of attempts, as described above), the student is suspended and after remaining out of the Faculty for one calendar year, may attempt reinstatement.
Appeals
Appeals of academic assessments must be submitted to the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences within 10 working days of the date of notification of action sent to the student.
Reinstatement Policy
After remaining out of the Faculty for one academic year on suspension, a student can attempt reinstatement by completing a minimum of 9 credit hours in one term with no grade less than D and a term grade point average of at least 2.0. Upon success, the student will start their program afresh, with previous grades of 'C' or better applicable to the program, as well as the courses attempted for reinstatement. Terminal courses with passing grades of D may continue to be used towards the degree, upon request to the Associate Dean (Academic) and only under the condition the DGPA remains above a 2.0. A student who does not meet the requirements as listed above will be required to withdraw from the Faculty.
A student who has been reinstated once will not be permitted to attempt reinstatement again; the student will be required to withdraw from the program.
Time Limits and Lapse of Credit
The normal maximum time allowed for the completion of the Agriculture degree programs is ten years from the date of first registration. A candidate for a degree will not normally be permitted to count toward that degree any courses taken more than ten year prior to the date of awarding the degree.
Students registered in the HNS Second Degree program will be exempted from the ten-year time limit only for science-based courses (subject areas of CHEM, BIOL and STAT) taken at the U of M or if they have previously been granted equivalences by the University of Manitoba transfer credit process. They will be permitted to use the science courses they already have credit for towards their program.
Re-registration of Returning Degree Students
All degree students who were previously admitted to the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences who have not been in attendance for one or more years must re-register through the Dean’s Office. Students returning to the faculty will be subject to compliance with the current program requirements.
Residence Requirements for Degree Programs
The residence requirements for the degrees offered by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, can be found in, General Academic Regulations.
Supplemental Exams
A student registered in an undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences may apply to write a supplemental exam for a Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences course under the following conditions:
- Student must be within 3 terms (summer, fall, winter/ fall, winter, summer / winter, summer, fall) of their anticipated graduation date.
- Student must have written the final exam and obtained a final grade of F in the course (incomplete grades are not accepted).
- It must be mathematically possible to obtain the passing grade required for the course and graduation.
- It must be mathematically possible for a student writing a supplemental exam to end the term assessed in good standing or eligible to graduate (i.e. have a DGPA above 2.0 or is possible to achieve a TGPA above 2.0 to be considered satisfactory, if previously assessed on probation or academic warning).
- It must be clearly demonstrated that failing the course will impact the student’s ability to graduate.
- No prior supplemental exams have been written while registered in a degree program in Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.
A student is only permitted one supplemental exam (if conditions are met) during their degree program in the Faculty. Students may be approved a supplemental exam for a course offered through another Faculty, if that Faculty offers supplemental exam privileges. A student would be required to meet the regulations of both Faculty’s to write a supplemental exam.
Note: Supplemental Exams in Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences courses that are cross-listed with other Faculties courses will only be permitted under conditions that both Faculties allow supplemental exam privileges.
Students must contact the FAFS Student Services Office to request an application form within 5 business days after the term’s final grade deadline (or within 2 business days if grades are posted after the final grade deadline).
Students approved must pay the associated fee to the Registrar’s Office before they may write a supplemental exam. When supplemental exams are written, the new exam grade will replace the original final exam grade and will be used to re-calculate the final grade in the course.
The supplemental exam shall be considered as a replacement for the final exam only, not for term work.
A comment on the transcript will appear indicating that a student wrote a supplemental exam.
University Written English and Mathematics Requirements
All students are required to complete a university Written English and Mathematics requirement within the first 60 credit hours of their program. This requirement is described in, General Academic Regulations.
The Human Nutritional Sciences written (W) and mathematics (M) requirements are satisfied by required courses HNSC 2000 and AGRI 2400 or STAT 2000. HNSC 2000 will be available to students upon admission to the Human Nutritional Sciences program.
For the degree programs Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agroecology, and Food Science the written (W) requirement can be met by AGRI 2030, or by ENGL 1200, or ENGL 1300. (Note: AGRI 2030, Technical Communications cannot be taken in University 1). The mathematics (M) requirement is satisfied by the required AGRI 2400 or any MATH and STAT courses, as required by the programs.
Transfer of Credit
See Admissions and General Academic Regulations.
Academic Regulations for Diploma Program
Requirements for Graduation
To qualify for the Diploma in Agriculture a student must have attained a DGPA of at least 2.0 with a minimum grade of “D” in courses over a minimum of 93 credit hours including all those on the prescribed list to a maximum of 105 credit hours. Elective courses in which failures were obtained may be substituted for and need not be repeated, except to help meet the requirements of the scholastic standards described previously.
Part-Time vs. Full-Time Status for Students
A student is considered to be equivalent to full-time if at least 60 per cent of the normal full-time course load is attempted in the academic term or session.
Scholastic Standards
A minimum passing grade of “D” in prescribed courses is required of all students in the Diploma in Agriculture. A higher grade may be required for prerequisite purposes.
Degree GPA
A student's Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) will be determined from the number of effective courses completed at each point of assessment. The effective courses consist of all courses applicable to their program, including repeated, extra and failed course attempts.
Repeating Courses
A student may repeat any course for the purpose of attaining a better grade. All attempts will be used in the DGPA calculations.
Academic Assessment Standards
Formal academic assessments are performed following each term of registration for all Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences students who have completed 3 or more credit hours.
Minimum Met
Students must achieve a DGPA of 2.0 at each point of assessment in order have fulfilled the minimum requirements from the Faculty.
Students who do not have a minimum DGPA of 2.0 will be placed on Academic Warning or Probation or Suspension based on the following conditions:
Academic Warning
When a student’s DGPA drops below a 2.0 for the first time they will be placed on Academic Warning. Once placed on Academic Warning, the student will be placed on hold and must meet with an Academic Advisor to get an override to proceed to register for another term. A student can only be placed on Academic Warning once while in the program.
Probation
When on Academic Warning, if a student obtains a TGPA below a 2.0 on their next assessment then they are placed on Probation. The student will be placed on hold and must meet with an Academic Advisor to get an override to proceed to register for another term.
If a student has been on Academic Warning or Probation previously, and then achieved a Satisfactory assessment, has DGPA a below 2.0 and then obtains a TGPA below 2.0 they are automatically placed on Probation from Satisfactory.
Satisfactory
Once on Academic Warning or Probation a student needs to obtain a TGPA of 2.0 or higher for the next assessment to be Satisfactory. Students who are assessed as satisfactory are able to register without restrictions.
Suspension
If on Probation, a student has a TGPA below a 2.0 on their next assessment then they are placed on Suspension. The notation “Academic Suspension” will be recorded on the student’s transcript. After remaining out of the Faculty/School for one academic term, a student may attempt reinstatement.
Reinstatement Policy
After remaining out of the School of Agriculture for one academic term (excluding summer term) on suspension, a student can attempt reinstatement by completing a minimum of 12 credit hours in one term with no grade less than D and a term grade point average of at least 2.0. Upon success, the student will start their program afresh, with previous grades of 'C' or better applicable to the program, as well as the courses attempted for reinstatement. Terminal courses with passing grades of D may continue to be used towards the diploma, upon request to the Associate Dean (Academic) and only under the condition the DGPA remains above a 2.0. A student who does not meet the
requirements as listed above will be required to withdraw from the Diploma in Agriculture Program.
A student who has been reinstated once will not be permitted to attempt reinstatement again; the student will be required to withdraw from the Diploma in Agriculture program.
Appeals
Appeals of academic assessments must be submitted to the Director of the School of Agriculture within 10 working days of the date of notification of action sent to the student.
Supplemental Exams
Any student in good academic standing for the current term (i.e., not on probation or suspension or academic warning) is eligible to write a supplemental exam. Only one supplemental exam (in a diploma level course offered by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences) will be permitted during their program and only in a course in which a “D” or “F” was received. The student must have written the final exam. The supplemental exam shall be considered as a replacement for the final exam only, not for term work. Accordingly, students who are granted incomplete or deferred status may not be eligible. When supplemental exams are written, the mark will replace the final exam grade and will be used to re-calculate the final grade in the course.
Time Limits and Lapse of Credit
The normal maximum time allowed for the completion of the Agriculture Diploma is five years from the date of first registration. A candidate for a Diploma in Agriculture will not be permitted to count toward that diploma any courses taken more than five years prior to the date of awarding the diploma.
Students who desire an exemption from this maximum must apply, in writing, to the Director.
Dean’s Honour Roll
Students who have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours of study in either the Fall or Winter term and who have achieved a Term GPA of 3.5 or higher will be placed on the Dean's Honour Roll. Graduating students who achieved Dean's Honour Roll status in their final term with a Term GPA of 3.5 or greater, will be eligible to remain on the Dean's Honour Roll.
Graduation with Distinction
The Diploma in Agriculture with Distinction will be awarded to Diploma students who obtain a DGPA of 3.75 or better with 75 per cent of the courses taken within the Diploma in Agriculture.
An Interfaculty Option in Aging is offered by the following faculties and colleges: Agricultural and Food Sciences, Arts, Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Work.
To complete the option, students in the Human Nutritional Sciences Program must complete each of the following requirements:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FMLY 2650 | The Social Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| or REC 2650 | The Social Aspects of Aging | |
| or SWRK 2650 | The Social Aspects of Aging | |
| KIN 2610 | Health and Physical Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| or NURS 2610 | Health and Physical Aspects of Aging | |
| HNSC 4362 | Nutrition Option Practicum 1 | 6 |
| or FMLY 4300 | Field Experience | |
| 6 credit hours of aging-related courses from participating units of the following: 2 | 6 | |
| Nutrition Through the Life Cycle | ||
| Nutrition and the Elderly | ||
| Death and the Family | ||
| Families in Later Years | ||
| Aging and Risk in a Global Context | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
At least six (6) credit hours of discipline-specific (professional) applied work in the student's department of registration. Application is required for all field placement or practicum courses.
- 2
Other courses are available from the participating faculties.
Upon completion of these requirements, a concentration will be added to the student’s transcript.
Cooperative Education Program
Co-operative Education is a process that alternates periods of academic study with periods of paid work experience relating to the co-op student’s area of study. Through the Co-operative Education Program, full-time, paid work terms provide the students with practical experience and provide guidance for further career specialization or further academic study.
Students secure full-time, paid co-op work placements with a faculty-approved employer(s) that are each a minimum of 420 hours, to be completed within 4 months. The faculty supports students on both a group and individual basis to determine their learning goals for the work placement. Students are expected to attend an orientation session as well as participate in a series of self-evaluations under the guidance of a sessional instructor. Prior to starting each work term, students will register in AGRI 2002 (first placement), AGRI 3002 (2nd placement), and AGRI 4002 (3rd placement) within the term that their co-op placement will take place and pay the fees. Students must submit a reflective written report at the end of the work term and are evaluated for both overall participation and the report on a Pass/Fail basis.
Degree Program
Admission: Students who have been admitted to an undergraduate program within the faculty are eligible to apply to the Co-operative Education Program. Students are advised that satisfying the entrance requirements does not guarantee a place in the Co-operative Education Program. Full admission into the Program is dependent upon a student’s ability to secure a work term placement. Normally, the first work term would take place at the end of the second academic year allowing students to pursue professional development activities in year one. However, with approval of the Faculty and employer, the first work term could commence after the first year of a four-year or second-degree program. Students admitted into the Program must maintain good academic standing (minimum DGPA of 2.0).
Employment Term Requirements: The Co-operative Education Program requires the student to secure two full-time, paid co-op work terms (minimum of 420 hours each) with a faculty approved employer(s). A third work term is optional. Prior to starting the work term, students are required to register in the appropriate Agricultural and Food Sciences Co-operative Education Work Term Course within the set deadlines and pay the fee. Successful completion of a work term includes participating in a mid-work term interview with the Co-op Coordinator and completion of a written work term report at the end of each work term. Students who receive a passing grade on the work term reports for all required work terms graduate with the Co-operative Education designation acknowledged on their parchment.
During a work term, a co-op student may take a maximum of one additional course worth up to six credit hours for a total of nine (9) credit hours. Co-op credit hours earned can be used towards free elective requirements in any degree program.
Diploma Program
Admission: To be considered for admission in the Cooperative Education Program, a first year diploma student must have a minimum Degree GPA of 2.0, and have completed at least 24 credit hours of studies by the end of the academic year of application.
Students are advised that satisfying the entrance requirements does not guarantee a place in the Cooperative Education Program. Full admission into the program is dependent upon the student receiving a job placement through the Cooperative Education Office.
Employment Term Requirements: The student will receive three credits for completing the Cooperative Education Program. Students are required to register in the employment term course and pay the fee prior to starting the employment term.
Dates Applicable to Agriculture Diploma
Orientation
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation | September 6, 2024 |
Start and End Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 9 to December 6, 2024 |
| Experiential Learning | October 15 to 18, 2024 (subject to change) |
| Winter Term | January 6 to April 4, 2025 |
| Experiential Learning | January 23, 27 to 29, 2025 (subject to change) |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Regular Registration Period
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | ends September 8, 2024 |
| Winter Term Classes | ends January 5, 2025 |
Late Registration/Registration Revision Period
A financial penalty may be assessed on late registrations. Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 9 to 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 6 to 17, 2025 |
Last Day to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have class excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for classes dropped after this date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 19, 2024 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 16, 2025 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 17, 2025 |
Voluntary (VW) Withdrawal deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from classes after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term classes | November 19, 2024 |
| Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | March 17, 2025 |
Examination and Test Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term (includes tests and midterms exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 9 to 19, 2024 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 7 to 17, 2025 |
Academic Schedule Fall/Winter Term 2024-2025
Dates Applicable to all U of M Students
University Closure
When the University is closed no classes/examinations will be held
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Canada Day | July 1, 2024 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 5, 2024 |
| Labour Day | September 2, 2024 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 14, 2024 |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2024 |
| Winter Holiday | December 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025 |
| Louis Riel Day | February 17, 2025 |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 |
| Victoria Day | May 19, 2025 |
| Canada Day (Holiday Observed) | July 1, 2025 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 4, 2025 |
Dates Applicable to most U of M Students
Some additional or differing date information is included in separate sections for: Agriculture Diploma, Art (School of), Dental Hygiene, Dentistry (includes IDDP), Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine (excludes Family Social Sciences), Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Orientation
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Welcome Day Fall Term | Sept 3, 2024 |
| Welcome Day Winter Term | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Faculty of Architecture | August 23, 2024 |
| Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management | July 4 & 9, 2024 |
Start and End Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 4 to December 9, 2024 |
| Winter Term (no classes, examinations or tests will be held March 29, 2024) | January 6 to April 9, 2025 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 6 to July 3, 2025 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and other faculties, colleges and/or schools offering irregularly scheduled courses. Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy students should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule; all others should also refer to the Class Schedule.
Regular Registration Period
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | Ends September 3, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter /Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | Ends January 5, 2025 |
Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule. Last day to drop is 1 business day prior to the end of the Registration Revision Period.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 4 to 18, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 6 to 20, 2025 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date. Additional or differing dates exist for Agriculture Diploma; students in this program should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 17, 2024 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part A | September 17, 2024 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part B (VW recorded if dropped after Sept 18, 2023) | January 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 17, 2025 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 18, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 20, 2025 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term classes | November 19, 2024 |
| Fall/Winter Term spanning classes | January 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term classes | March 19, 2025 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | May 15, 2025 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date.*
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | October 2, 2024 |
| Winter Term | February 5, 2025 |
- *
Please see the Last Day to Drop without Penalty
Term Breaks
Academic and administrative offices will be open during this period; no classes, tests or assignment due dates occur during this time. Additional or differing dates exist for: Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education (B.Ed. only), Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Respiratory Therapy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term Break (The U of M will be closed Monday November 11 for Remembrance Day) | November 12 to 15, 2024 |
| Winter Term Break (The U of M will be closed Monday February 17 for Louis Riel Day) | February 18 to 21, 2025 |
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Pharmacy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule. Students in faculties, colleges, schools or programs offering irregularly scheduled courses should also see the exam timetable available through their program office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term (includes tests and mid term exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 10 to 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 11 to 25, 2025 |
Challenge for Credit Application Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For classes offered Fall Term 2023 and spanning Fall/Winter 2023-2024 | September 18, 2024 |
| For classes offered Winter Term 2024 | January 20, 2025 |
Final Grade Appeal Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For Final grades received for Fall Term 2023 classes | January 23, 2025 |
| For final grades received for Winter Term 2024 and Fall 2023/Winter 2024 classes | June 9, 2025 |
Graduation and University Convocation
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates will be awarded at Convocation. Graduation date may differ from Convocation Ceremony date. Additional or differing dates exist for Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy; students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
For students graduating Fall 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | July 25, 2024 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | August 27, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | October 22 to 23, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | October 31, 2024 |
For students graduating February 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | September 17, 2024 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | January 2, 2025 |
| Graduation date for students graduating in February | February 5, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 6, 2025 |
For students graduating Spring 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | January 17, 2025 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | March 27, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | May 15, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 6, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony - Université de Saint-Boniface | June 16, 2025 |
| Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* for students graduating Fall 2025 | August 21, 2025 |
| Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow in honour of Indigenous graduates | May 3, 2025 |
- *
Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students, and lists of potential graduands from departments.
Dates for Summer Term
Start and End Dates (Generally Monday to Thursday classes)
Classes on Monday, May 19th will be made up on Friday, May 23th
Classes on Tuesday, July 1st will be made up on Friday July 4th
Classes on Monday, August 4th will be made up on Friday, August 8th
May - August courses will have no classes scheduled Monday, June 16th to Friday, June 27th
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 5 to June 13, 2025 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| July - August | June 30 to August 8, 2025 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 5 to August 8, 2025 - 3 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 5 to August 8, 2025 - 6 hours instruction/week |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Regular Registration Period
Registration start dates are to be determined by the Registrar’s Office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | Ends May 4, 2025 |
| July - August | Ends June 29, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | Ends May 4, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | Ends May 4, 2025 |
Late Registration/Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 5 to May 8, 2025 |
| July - August | June 30 to July 4, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 5 to May 15, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 5 to May 8, 2025 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 8, 2025 |
| July - August | July 4, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 15, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 8, 2025 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | June 3, 2025 |
| July - August | July 29, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | July 17, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | July 17, 2025 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 21, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 21, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 21, 2025 |
| July - August | July 16, 2025 |
- *
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date. (determined by Financial Services)
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | June 16 to 21, 2025 |
| July - August | August 11 to 16, 2025 |
| May - August (3 credits) | August 11 to 16, 2025 |
| May - August (6 credits) | August 11 to 16, 2025 |
Challenge for Credit
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Challenge for credit application deadline | |
| For classes offered Summer Term 2025 | April 25, 2025 |
Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics
Introduction to key economic concepts and business principles and their application to Canadian agribusiness.
(Lab required) The application of economic analysis in the study of marketing: concepts, policy, practices and institutions. May not be held with ABIZ 2510.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ABIZ 0440.
Mutually Exclusive: ABIZ 2510
Study of accounting principles and financial information for the preparation and presentation of financial statements to facilitate the management of farms and agricultural businesses.
(Lab required) Study of analysis of financial statements and financial information by decision makers managing the finances of farms and agricultural businesses.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ABIZ 0460.
Review of agriculture, international trade and food safety policies affecting the production and distribution of agricultural commodities and food products.
Various approaches to managing market risk will be studied, including forward pricing, hedging using futures and options along with insurance, diversification and the use of technology to manage production risk.
Selected topics of current interest in Business Management.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of Director of the School of Agriculture.
This course will offer realistic templates for assessing loan application cases and determining financial need, production feasibility and repayment for lenders. Students will analyze lender portfolios and the financial management of various enterprises. Students will learn to apply financial management concepts in evaluating investment options in farm and agribusiness decision-making. May not be held with ABIZ 0690 or DAGR 0730.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ABIZ 0470.
Mutually Exclusive: ABIZ 0690, DAGR 0730
Introduction to management principles applied to agribusiness. Topics covered will include cooperative and corporate organizations, financial analysis, marketing and planning. All students will prepare a business plan. Students will use spreadsheet skills with respect to processing information and preparing forecasts.
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
Determinants of global food consumption, production and the factors underpinning food security and malnutrition. The importance of international trade in balancing countries' supply and demand for food, examination of trade barriers and institutions facilitating trade.
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
This course is a study of demand forecasting, cost analysis, regulation of carriers, role of transport in economic development, project appraisal, and transport planning focusing upon the agricultural, agri-food and other supply chains. Also offered as SCM 2210. May not be held with SCM 2210.
Equiv To: SCM 2210
Economics of management of water, air and land resources quality, and the economics of conservation. The economic implications of environmental standards, licensing criteria and pollution charges will be illustrated by current issues. Students may not hold credit for both ABIZ 2390 and ECON 2390.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [ ECON 1010 or ECON 1011 or the former ECON 1200 or the former ECON 1201] or [ECON 1210 (or ECON 1211 and ECON 1220 (or ECON 1221)].
Equiv To: ECON 2390
Economic principles and institutions involved in the Canadian agricultural and food marketing system with applications to farming and agribusiness. May not be held with ABIZ 0450.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in ECON 1010 (or ECON 1011 or the former ECON 1200 or the former ECON 1201) or both ECON 1210 (ECON 1211) and ECON 1220 (ECON 1221).
Mutually Exclusive: ABIZ 0450
(Lab required) An introduction to management science techniques and models relevant to the agricultural and agri-food sectors. Topics include linear programming, distribution problems, decision theory and queuing models. May not be held with MSCI 2150 or MSCI 2151.
This course explores the complex set of laws affecting the agricultural and agri-food sectors,focusing upon those laws critical for effective planning and sound decision making with respect to farm operations, agribusinesses and agri-food sector institutions. Topics include but are not limited to Manitoba's and Canada's legal systems, the major laws affecting the stakeholders listed above, and the legal resolution of issues in the agricultural and agri-food sectors. May not be held with the former DAGR 0760.
Mutually Exclusive: DAGR 0760
Students will carry out processes such as job analysis and design, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and compensation management to develop a comprehensive human resource management plan for an agricultural enterprise. An overview of human resource legislation will be provided and resources to support human resource management decision making will be identified. May not be held with AGRI 3030 when titled “Agricultural Human Resource Management” or HRIR 2440 or the former DAGR 0530.
(Lab required) The application of statistical tools, especially regression analysis for estimating economic relationships and testing economic hypotheses and model specification through the use of spreadsheets and data sets related to agricultural and agri-food sector applications. May not be held with ECON 3040 (or the former ECON 3180).
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of D in [AGRI 2400 or STAT 2000 (STAT 2001) or ECON 2040 or the former ECON 3170] and [ECON 1010 (ECON 1011) and ECON 1020 (ECON 1021) or the former ECON 1200 (the former ECON 1201)].
Equiv To: ECON 3040, ECON 3180
Theory and economic functions of commodity markets, including futures and options markets, with a focus on agricultural commodities. The roles of the various participants; the determination of inter-temporal prices and various aspects of hedging will be studied.
Economics of market intervention; trade policy analysis, and agricultural protection, exports, subsidies, tariffs, quotas; intermediate versus final goods; currency exchange rates and agricultural trade policy; trade agreements. Not to be held with ABIZ 3500.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: ECON 2010 or the former ECON 2450.
Mutually Exclusive: ABIZ 3500
An introduction to management concepts and their application to domestic and international merchandising.
Management decisions and business planning as they relate to farm production, marketing and financing activities. Identifying potential markets; comparative advantage analysis; organizational form and contractual requirements; alternative marketing and production strategies; financing production and marketing activities; develop farm business plan.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ABIZ 1000.
Topics explored will include risk expected returns and valuation of capital; addressing risk in the context of capital budgeting; derivative securities (i.e. futures and options) and financial risk management; the management of risk within and outside of agricultural production; and public policy.
Environmental policy development and enactment in Canada; federal and provincial review processes; socio-political aspects of policy development; chemical and pesticide licensing procedures and environmental effects monitoring; environmental policy and sustainability; case studies; discussion of various policies; ethics of development, preservation and conservation; environmental risk management.
The application of portfolio management to agribusiness, including asset allocation, portfolio construction and analysis, and operation of investment instruments and capital markets. Includes Canadian Securities Course. Recommended G.P.A. of 2.80 or higher.
A course in applied econometrics that explores the regression model and how it may be applied. Special emphasis is placed on violations to the assumptions of least squares, specification error, and applying the model to production, marketing, forecasting and other applications. May not be held with ECON 4040 or the former ECON 4120.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ABIZ 3080 or ECON 3040 (or the former ECON 3180).
Equiv To: ECON 4120
Students will undertake a project to analyze an applied problem and present results in a research and/or extension paper. A list of relevant readings will be assigned. Permission of the Department Head required.
Theory and methods of price analysis, commodity markets and the demand and supply factors that underpin seasonal, cyclical and secular changes in commodity prices. Not to be held with ABIZ 4250.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [ ECON 2010 or the former ECON 2450] and [ ABIZ 3080 or ECON 3040 or the former ECON 3180].
Mutually Exclusive: ABIZ 4250
This course will provide participants with insights into management strategies and decision making, as well as the responsibilities, tensions and pressures encountered by senior management. Some classes will include participation by senior management followed by a debriefing session.
Agriculture
Strengthen the thinking, writing, speaking and listening skills required by IEAP students to succeed in the agricultural, food science or agri-business world. Students will develop an understanding of cultural influence in communication tasks used in academic and workplace settings.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Pre-requisite: Must be enrolled in the Internationally Educated Agrologists Program.
(Lab required) This course explores agricultural production systems with special focus on the Canadian Prairies. Students will develop scholarly, social, communication and professional skills that will enable them to be successful in the application of technical knowledge to food production challenges. This course will include a field trip component. May not be held with the former AGRI 1500.
Mutually Exclusive: AGRI 1500
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
A work assignment of a minimum of 420 hours in business, industry, government or research for co-operative education students. Requires submission of a written report covering the work completed during the professional assignment. This course is restricted to students where a co-operative education work term placement in the Agricultural and Food Sciences Co-operative Education Program has been confirmed. May not be held with the former AGRI 4550. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
Mutually Exclusive: AGRI 4550
Lectures and workshops to develop written and oral communication skills for preparing and presenting scientific and technical reports. Basic composition skills, communication graphics and job interview techniques are included.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: 24 credit hours of University coursework.
Attributes: Written English Requirement
A survey of general principles underlying the effects of toxic substances on biological systems, including history, scope and applications of toxicology, the mechanisms of toxic action, and some major types of toxicants. This course is co-taught with BIOL 2380 and ENVR 2180. May not be held with BIOL 2380 (BIOL 2381), the former BIOL 2382, ENVR 2180, ENVR 2190 or the former AGRI 2190.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [BIOL 1030 (BIOL 1031) or HEAL 1502] and [(CHEM 1100 (CHEM 1101) and CHEM 1120 (CHEM 1121)) or one of CHEM 1110 (CHEM 1111) or CHEM 1130 or the former CHEM 1320 or the former CHEM 1310 (the former CHEM 1311)].
Mutually Exclusive: AGRI 2190, BIOL 2382, BOTN 2190, ENVR 2190, ZOOL 2190
An overview of the historical and contemporary relationships between food systems and Indigenous people. The course will provide background to allow students to craft their own solutions to food system issues faced by Indigenous people.
(Lab required) Experimental design and data analysis using examples relevant to agricultural, food and human nutritional sciences. Ethics in research; critical thinking in data analysis; quantitative data analysis methods; applications of statistical analyses.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: AGRI 1600 or HNSC 1200 or HNSC 1210 or the former AGRI 1500.
Attributes: Mathematics Requirement
This course provides introductory information on farm safety. It is designed to raise awareness about safety issues and legislation in the agricultural industry, and to encourage students to reflect upon safety at their own worksite or in farm operation. May not be held with the former DAGR 0520 or DAGR 0660 when titled “Introduction to Farm Safety.”
Mutually Exclusive: DAGR 0520, DAGR 0660
This course is designed to provide students with the tools and knowledge to incorporate transition management into farm business management planning. Students will be introduced to profiles/dynamics, business structures, as well as financial and managerial influences that affect farm and business transition options. There will be an application of real farm examples as context to the instructional material. May not be held with the former DAGR 0550 or DAGR 0660 when titled “Succession/Transition Considerations in Farm Management.”
Mutually Exclusive: DAGR 0550, DAGR 0660
A work assignment of a minimum of 420 hours in business, industry, government or research for co-operative education students. Requires submission of a written report covering the work completed during the professional assignment. This course is restricted to students where a co-operative education work term placement in the Agricultural and Food Sciences Co-operative Education Program has been confirmed. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis. May not be held with the former AGRI 4560.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: AGRI 2002 or the former AGRI 4550.
Mutually Exclusive: AGRI 4560
An interdisciplinary course including topical national and international issues in agriculture. The course will vary from year to year to provide material of current interest in a wide variety of subject areas. Student participation by means of seminars will be encouraged.
Similar to AGRI 3030.
(Lab required) An introduction to precision agriculture and innovative farming principles discussing digital agriculture from farm to fork. Students will develop a concrete understanding of the theoretical and practical knowledge of computational agriculture, data-driven modelling, and agriculture data science in modern farming systems.
Geographical information systems (GIS) applications are becoming widespread in modern agriculture. This course introduces students to fundamental concepts as well as recent developments in GIS pertaining to agriculture. Students will engage in spatial analyses that include mapping and summarizing soil, crop, livestock, and weather datasets. During these analyses, students will experience the complete GIS workflow by downloading and inputting data into GIS software, quality controlling and pre-processing datasets, using GIS analytical tools, and exporting spatial products such as digital maps. Students are encouraged take GEOG 3730 or GEOG 2200 in advance of AGRI 3500.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: A minimum 60 credit hours of university level courses.
Introduction to the profession of Agrology in Manitoba with an emphasis on understanding the structure of the agriculture industry, the agriculture network and how it functions. Laboratory sessions will focus on guest speakers and tours of companies and agencies in the agriculture industry.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled into the Internationally Educated Agrologists Program (IEAP).
A work assignment of a minimum of 420 hours in business, industry, government or research for co-operative education students. Requires submission of a written report covering the work completed during the professional assignment. This course is restricted to students where a co-operative education work term placement in the Agricultural and Food Sciences Co-operative Education Program has been confirmed. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis. May not be held with the former AGRI 4570.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: AGRI 3002 or the former AGRI 4560.
Mutually Exclusive: AGRI 4570
This course will cover the role of a practising agrologist in Manitoba, with an emphasis on professional ethics and responsibilities, regulations of the agriculture profession in Canada, and the culture of the work environment. Laboratory sessions focus on guest speakers and tours of companies and agencies in the agriculture industry.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Internationally Educated Agrologists Program.
Integration of current issues in agricultural systems including land, plant, and animal systems, coupled to the food and nutrition needs of society. Emphasis on ethics, equity, economics, and professional approaches to challenges in food systems using case studies, teamwork and scientific communication to specialists and the public. This is a capstone course restricted to students in year 4 of the B.Sc. Agribusiness, Agriculture, or Agroecology degree programs. May not be held with FOOD 4100 or HNSC 4100.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: AGRI 2030 and Faculty approval.
Agrecology
(Lab required) Principles of ecology at the individual, population, community, and ecosystem levels. May not be held with BIOL 2300 or BIOL 2301 or BIOL 2390.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1030 (BIOL 1031) or BIOE 2590.
Equiv To: BIOL 2300, BOTN 2370, BOTN 2371, ZOOL 2370, ZOOL 2371
Mutually Exclusive: BIOL 2390
Animal Science
An introduction to animal structure and function. Genetics, growth and reproduction will be related to animal production. Further, the digestive systems of various livestock species will be studied and related to types of feedstuffs that each species can utilize. The general function of nutrients within animals will also be discussed. Nutrient content of feedstuffs and application to nutrient requirements will be discussed.
This course explores the common livestock and poultry diseases of the Prairie provinces. Emphasis will be placed on prevention through management and health programs, but treatment of specific diseases will also be addressed. Additionally, animal welfare as it relates to commercial animal production will be discussed.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 0420.
(Lab required) This course provides an overview of the beef cattle industry including types of beef cattle enterprises and factors affecting profitability of production. Application of principles of nutrition, genetics and physiology in the management of beef cattle enterprises will be covered. May not be held with ANSC 4520.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 0420.
Mutually Exclusive: ANSC 4520
(Lab required) This course provides a study of current production practices in Canada's dairy industry with focus on nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health, replacement rearing and marketing. May not be held with ANSC 4530.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 0420.
Mutually Exclusive: ANSC 4530
(Lab required) This course focuses on the swine industry, including the types of swine enterprises and factors affecting profitability of production. Application of principles of nutrition, genetics and physiology in the management of swine are covered. May not be held with ANSC 4640 or the former ANSC 4540.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 0420.
Mutually Exclusive: ANSC 4540, ANSC 4640
(Lab required) This course provides an overview of the poultry industry, including its marketing system, breeding, hatchery practices, management and feeding within large scale turkey and chicken enterprises. May not be held with ANSC 4550.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 0420.
Mutually Exclusive: ANSC 4550
Selected topics of current interest in livestock management.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Written consent of Director of the School of Agriculture.
(Lab required) Production practices in the major animal industries in Canada, focusing on key factors including the biology of growth, reproduction and nutrition. Issues related to welfare, environment, housing, and contributions to the Canadian economy are introduced.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: AGRI 1600 (or the former AGRI 1510) (D).
(Lab required) This course covers the structure, functions and interactions of the coordinating/regulatory systems in the animal body, including the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and endocrine systems.
(Lab required) This course examines the digestion, absorption and utilization of nutrients by farmed species including basic characteristics of the digestive system, aspects of regulation of feed intake and rates of passage, intermediary metabolism of nutrients, growth and development, health, and other factors influencing nutrient utilization.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2510.
This course covers the functional anatomy, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, behaviour, and diseases of non-equine companion animals and ornamental fish.
Topics discussed will include population genetics, quantitative variation, selection and mating systems with particular reference to domestic species.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PLNT 2520.
A detailed discussion of feedstuffs used for domestic animals, animal nutrient requirements, ration balancing, feedstuff processing and feed safety.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2520.
The comparative anatomy and physiology of reproduction of farmed animals will be emphasized. Focus will be on the natural synchronization of reproductive processes and the potential to regulate and improve reproductive efficiency.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2510.
(Lab required) This course explores how an animal is influenced by its environment with respect to effects upon health, welfare and performance. Principles of farmed animal behaviour, welfare and behavioural management, health, and facility design and modification will be considered in the context of animal/environment interactions.
A minor thesis on livestock problems, prepared by the student under direction. (For Animal Systems Majors only).
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Consent of department head.
Minor research on some problem in animal science. Instruction and supervision in setting up the project, in collecting and processing data, and in writing the report. (For fourth-year students in Animal Systems Major only.)
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Consent of Department Head.
Lectures and computer based laboratory exercises will be used to discuss mathematical modeling methods applied to biological systems taking aspects of animal science as a model to develop modeling techniques.
Application of principles of animal breeding. Modern methods, techniques, and programs for genetic improvement of cattle, sheep, and swine.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 3500.
Inter-relationships between the biological components of grassland agriculture as they relate to forage production on the Canadian Prairies. Topics include utilization by wild and domestic animals, plant community relationships and role of forages in multiple land use planning. This course also given in Plant Science as PLNT 4410.
Equiv To: PLNT 4410
Responses of basic animal functions to challenge by potentially pathogenic organisms, genetic or metabolic disorders, and toxicants will be discussed. Strategies for prevention and treatment will be outlined. Offered in 2005-2006 and alternate years thereafter.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2520.
An awareness and understanding of normal behaviors of animals will be emphasized. Relationships between behavior, welfare and management will be explored. Emphasis will be on farmed animals but companion animals, wild animals and laboratory species will also be discussed. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years thereafter.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 2520 or consent of the instructor.
(Lab required) To provide an appreciation of the ruminant industry in terms of size, complexity and relationship to the economy and give an understanding of the breeding, feeding, management and marketing strategies for modern ruminant production systems. May not be held with ANSC 0670.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 60 credit hours and ANSC 2500 (D).
Mutually Exclusive: ANSC 0670
(Lab required) This course provides a description of the ruminant milk industry in terms of size, complexity and relationship to the economy and gives an understanding of the breeding, feeding, management and marketing practices in a modern system for milk production. May not be held with ANSC 0680.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 60 credit hours and ANSC 2500 (D).
Mutually Exclusive: ANSC 0680
(Lab required) Describes the various avian production systems in terms of size, complexity, and relationship to the economy and gives an understanding of the management and marketing practices in the usual poultry systems. May not be held with ANSC 0700.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 60 credit hours and ANSC 2500 (D).
Mutually Exclusive: ANSC 0700
An advanced study of theoretical and applied aspects of mongastric and ruminant nutrition. A laboratory component will provide training in current techniques in feed analyses and computer modeling. Offered in 2005-2006 and alternate years thereafter.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ANSC 3510.
(Lab required) Describes the swine industry in terms of size, complexity and relationship to the economy and gives an understanding of the breeding, feeding, management and marketing practices in a modern production unit. Outlines other monogastric production systems of relevance to the agriculture industry. May not be held with ANSC 0690 or the former ANSC 4540.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 60 credit hours and ANSC 2500 (D).
Equiv To: ANSC 4540
Mutually Exclusive: ANSC 0690
Biosystems Engineering
(Lab required) Precision agriculture is a philosophy of agricultural management that has been enabled by modern technology. This course will examine both the technology and the techniques that can be used to improve the efficiency of agricultural operations by decreasing costs, increasing profits, and decreasing hazards to the environment. Students will be introduced to current and emerging technologies for crop, livestock and business management. Students will have the opportunity to apply data generated from these technologies to support decision making required by farm managers.
Operating principles of basic farm implements with emphasis on seed cleaning, seeding, tillage, haying, and harvest machines including their selection, adjustment, efficiency, and cost of operation with respect to test data.
Factors that impact the practicality of farm buildings. Components of buildings, including materials and construction techniques. Techniques of maintaining building environments to facilitate production and/or storage.
Fundamental concepts and systems approach to storing, conditioning, moving, processing, and metering of agricultural produce. Principles and practices of fans, grain drying, dust control, and electrical supply. Students may not hold credit for BIOE 0710.
Students will gain an understanding of overall sustainability of industrial activities, life-cycle and risk assessment techniques for sustainability, and design improvements to enhance environmental performance of engineered systems. This course will introduce basic methodologies for conducting environmental impact assessments, including physical, chemical, ecological, social and economic impacts. May not be held with the former BIOE 4480. Registration restricted to Biosystems Engineering students.
Mutually Exclusive: BIOE 4480
(Lab required) the course introduces biological principles, including cell structure and function, metabolism, photosynthesis, and structure and function of systems in plants, micro-organisms, and animals, to provide Biosystems engineering students with the necessary knowledge to solve problems involving biologically – centered systems. Students focus on various topics to demonstrate how a fundamental understanding of biology contributes to better engineering solutions. May not be held with BIOL 1020 or BIOL 1030.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1100 or the former CHEM 1300.
(Lab required) Plant and animal physiology as affected by environment for use in the design of agricultural machines, structures, and food processes for biological products; models of simulation of plant and animal growth. May not be held with the former AGRI 2200.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOE 2590.
Mutually Exclusive: AGRI 2200
(Lab required) this course introduces the fundamental principles of fluid flow in closed conduit and open channels. Case studies will demonstrate the importance of understanding fluid mechanics in designing water distribution systems for food production, processing, and water control within the environment. May not be held with CIVL 2790.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: ENG 1440 (or ENG 1441) and (MATH 1710 or MATH 1701).
Mutually Exclusive: CIVL 2790
(Lab required) Introduction to the analysis of deformable bodies, namely the fundamental principles governing the response of solid materials to external loads. The concept of stress, strain and displacement are explained from theoretical models and appropriate engineering laboratory work. May not be held with CIVIL 2800.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: ENG 1440 (or ENG1441) and (MATH 1710 or MATH 1700 or MATH 1701).
Mutually Exclusive: CIVL 2800
(Lab required) An introduction to the professional discipline of Biosystems Engineering and the philosophy of systems thinking that is used by the Biosystems engineer. Students will be introduced to several principles (i.e., safety engineering, human factors engineering and biomimicry) that should be considered during the design process, and will be given opportunity to apply these principles to design problems. The course will provide opportunity for students to develop technical communication, project mangement and teamwork skills. May not be held with BIOE 2580.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ENG 1430.
Equiv To: BIOE 2580
(Lab required) The course will provide fundamental technical competencies from the discipline of agricultural engineering for the study of agronomy. Students will be introduced to i) concepts from "smart" farming, ii) functions of machinery for production agriculture, iii) water management for production agriculture, and iv) safe storage and handling of grains and oilseeds.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PLNT 2500 (D).
(Lab required) Engineers must frequently take measurements to inform their engineering decisions. This course introduces the basic theory and instrumentation involved in measuring physical quantities (temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, and flow) and imaging fundamentals (image acquisition, storage, and image processing).
(Lab required) this course emphasizes the importance of understanding the properties of biological materials and the design of engineered systems. The discussion focuses on the definition and the measurement of mechanical, optical, water-retaining, rheological and thermal properties of biological materials.
(Lab required) Design of structural components in machines; designing for axial tension and compression, connections for axial loadings, pinned trusses, bending, torsion, and combined loads; designing for welded connections; use of fluid power to enable movement of structural components. Students will use the computer as a design tool. May not be held with the former BIOE 4530.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOE 2800 or CIVL 2800 or MECH 2222.
Equiv To: BIOE 4530
(Lab required) Principles of heat transfer, steam, psychometrics, fluid mechanics, material balances, electricity and refrigeration. Cannot be held for credit in the Price Faculty of Engineering.
(Lab required) In this course students will be exposed to both the theory and physical behaviour of materials when subjected to loads. The course will be delivered using a combination of lectures and hands-on labs. The materials presented include a wide range of materials biosystems engineers may be involved with, including plastics, bone, wood, concrete, steel, other biological materials and composites.
(Lab required) An introduction to the use of reverse engineering to deduce design features from previously-designed products or systems. Considerations such as design for sustainability and design for disassembly will be discussed. Students will have opportunity to use reverse engineering principles i) to understand how components fit together to form functional systems, ii) to identify flaws and iii) to propose design improvements. Students will learn appropriate techniques for documenting the reverse engineering process. Theory of project management will also be taught and discussed.
Either an independent or a directed study including at least one of: a comprehensive literature review, an experimental research project, or an engineering design problem. The project is to be concluded by a formal report or thesis.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: BIOE 3270 or approval of department.
(Lab required) Equipment and systems used in handling, mixing, size reduction, separation and size enlargement of value-added food products.
(Lab required) Light-frame buildings as a structural and environmental system; structural loads in building systems; energy (heat), moisture and air contaminants in building systems; built-environment for building occupants. Lab activities provide students with an opportunity to construct small-scale structures. Students will be introduced to alternative building systems. May not be held with CIVL 4024.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: (BIOE 3110 or the former BIOE 2110) and BIOE 3590.
Mutually Exclusive: CIVL 4024
(Lab required) The purpose of this course is to familiarize senior Biosystems Engineering students with the fundamentals of imaging and spectroscopy for biosystems. Techniques of image acquisition, storage, processing, and pattern recognition will be taught. Various spectroscopy techniques and their applicability to biological materials will be discussed. Analysis of data using statistical, artificial neural networks and chemometric methods will be covered. Offered in alternate years.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOE 3270.
(Lab required) This course will cover contemporary topics in Biosystems Engineering. The specific topics and a detailed outline will be available at the time of registration.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
(Lab required) Biological and physical deterioration during storage. Methods of preserving and storing cereals, oilseeds, and other agricultural crops.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOE 3110 or the former BIOE 2110.
(Lab required) This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles involved in the design of proper conditions for processing of biomaterials for production of high-quality biofuels and bioproducts. The content of this course is built on the principles of physics, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, reaction, kinetics, fermentation, and industrial unit operations.
(Lab required) Air pollutant sources and characteristics, their impact on the environment, their behaviour in the atmosphere. Methods of sampling and measurement and the basic technological alternatives available for separation/removal and control. Particular problems of regional interest are discussed.
(Lab required) Design using wood as a structural material in light-frame buildings. Consideration of design constraints associated with sawn lumber as well as based composite materials. Emphasis on use of computer based design aids.
(Lab required) Topics covered include solid and liquid manure, manure characteristics, manure collection, storage, land application and utilization, biological treatment, design of equipment and facilities for manure handling. Environment issues, such as odour and water pollution associated with manure management will also be discussed.
(Lab required) To introduce the basic theoretical principles in the design of irrigation and drainage systems. Topics covered include the determination of irrigation depth and interval, evapotranspiration, measurement and analysis of precipitation, design of sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, selection of pumps, surface and subsurface drainage design, water quality issues, salinity management, and the environmental impact of water management practices.
(Lab required) Application and design of technology for individuals with disabilities; emphasizing the development of the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes to evaluate, design, and implement client-centred assistive technology. A multi-disciplinary approach to learning and applying knowledge will be emphasized with engineering and medical rehabilitation students collaborating on a design project.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1412.
(Lab required) The theoretical basis for the engineering design of different remediation technologies to treat contaminated soil and groundwater will be introduced. Methods for site characterization, monitoring of progress in remediation, and modeling of the remediation process will be presented. Different methods such as soil washing, air sparging, bioremediation, phytoremediation, constructed wetlands, electrokinetic remediation, reactive barriers will be discussed.
(Lab required) This course surveys bioengineering applications and medicine from a clinical engineering perspective. Topics include: clinical engineering practice; device development legislation; biomedical sensors; biosensors; biomaterials and biocompatibility; as well as the principles of and design for medical imaging equipment.
This course provides students with an introduction to medical textiles and healthcare products used in current practices, as well as fundamentals for designing textile products and devices that improve the health and quality of life of human beings. The course includes both basic topics related to healthcare and medical textiles (i.e., materials and structures, nanofibers for medical uses, comfort and health problems with textiles, biocompatibility and biostability issues) and applications of textile products for healthcare and medical end uses (i.e., protective and hygiene textiles, external devices, tissue engineering and intelligent/smart textiles).
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOE 2590. Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOE 3320.
Equiv To: TXSC 3500, TXSC 4500
An opportunity for the Biosystems Engineering student to practice fundamental engineering competencies (project management, technical communication) in the preparation of a preliminary design for the client. Students will be expected to demonstrate professionalism as a part of a design team. May not be held with BIOE 3580.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOE 3900.
Equiv To: BIOE 3580
An opportunity for the Biosystems Engineering student to validate a conceptual solution to an engineering problem through fabrication and testing of a prototype. Students will be expected to employ project management skills to ensure completion of both prototype and an engineering report for a client by the end of the semester. May not be held with BIOE 4580.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOE 4900.
Equiv To: BIOE 4580
Entomology
Introduction to beekeeping that includes economics and marketing of honey and beeswax, equipment and its construction, pollen and nectar plants, pollination, management systems, diseases and pests, honey handling, package bees, wintering of bees, etc.
Characteristics, damage, and identification; insecticide use and safety; life histories and control of common Manitoba livestock, field and farmyard insects. General principles of pest management in agriculture will also be discussed.
A survey of insect biology and life styles with emphasis on insect diversity and human-insect interactions.
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
A basic course for students requiring a foundation in entomology. The anatomy, life history, identification, adaptations, and relations of insects to humans are examined along with methods of collecting and preserving insect specimens.
An introduction to the insects and their relatives that affect domestic animals, pets and wildlife. Special consideration is given to life histories, insect/host interaction, evolutionary relationships, impact on host vertebrates and pest management. Not all courses are offered every year. Please contact the department regarding course availability.
A collection of insects is required. Emphasis is placed on collecting techniques, specimen preparation, diversity of species collected, organization and curatorial skills, and accuracy of identification. Students should contact instructors in April preceding registration in this course.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ENTM 2050.
A course for students requiring a foundation in entomology and knowledge of major insect pest groups in Western Canada. The pests and principles for their control (chemical, cultural, mechanical, physical and biological methods) are explored with emphasis on the entire ecosystem. Students may not hold credit in ENTM 3170.
A field course to provide a foundation in field sampling and collection techniques for insects in natural and agroecosystems. The course is run at the University of Manitoba Star lake research station near Whiteshell MB. Transportation to and from the University and accommodations are included. Six day intensive field-based course.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: none.
A course providing a foundation in applied entomology covering topics including: basic insect biology, insect pest management, insect biodiversity and the biological services provided by insects. Online lecture presentations, weekly readings and online laboratories. May not be held with ENTM 3170.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: none.
Equiv To: ENTM 3170
A Course of assigned readings and literature review essays for students in the minor in Entomology program.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ENTM 2050 and consent of department head.
Action, behaviour, and fate of pesticides in target and non-target species and in the environment. Past, present, and future chemical control agents will be discussed on the basis of chemical and biochemical knowledge. Not all courses are offered every year. Please contact the department regarding course availability.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: A course in biochemistry.
Adaptations and significance of insects to aquatic habitats, with emphasis on identification. Aquatic insects as indicator species of pollution and their response to chemical pesticide application. A collection of aquatic insects is required. Not all courses are offered every year. Please contact the department regarding course availability.
The biology, ecology of social, semisocial and solitary insect pollinators and their ecological interactions with entomophilous plants. Not all courses are offered every year. Please contact the department regarding course availability.
Study of insect structure combined with evolution of insect orders. Modern concepts of subspecies, species and higher taxa. Collection required (contact instructor for details in April/May of preceding year.) Students may not hold credit for ENTM 4500.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ENTM 2050 or consent of instructor.
The effect of environmental factors such as temperature, moisture, light and other organisms on the physiology and ecology of insects. Not all courses are offered every year. Please contact the department regarding course availability.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: ENTM 2050 or consent of instructor.
Food
A contemporary examination of the safety of the food supply - where, how and why problems may arise and what is and can be done to consistently achieve high quality, safe food. Controversial issues (residues, organic, biotechnology, irradiation) will be discussed in a balanced manner, and prospects for the future presented.
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
(Lab required) The chemical components of food. Chemical problems and chemical changes which exist uniquely in foods.
The basic principles and practices of the major techniques used in food processing and preservation are covered. Emphasis is placed on thermal processing, drying, evaporation, chilling, freezing, separation, packaging and sanitation. Also preservation by salting, smoking, microwave, radiation and chemical techniques is presented. Critical issues in food regulations are introduced.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: any MATH course at the 1000 level.
Technology of frozen dairy products, including selection and processing of materials and handling of products. Standards and quality control programs for major dairy products will be covered. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years thereafter.
Selection and evaluation of raw materials and lactic cultures are covered. Processing, packaging and distribution of cheddar and cottage cheese, cultured milk, cream and yogurt are studied. Offered in 2005-2006 and alternate years thereafter.
The science and technology of transforming wheat into quality baked foods. Focus will be on the biophysical and biochemical basis for the functionality of intrinsic wheat constituents, e.g. starch, and gluten proteins, and extrinsic ingredients, e.g. yeast, chemical leaveners, fats, oxidants, enzymes and other improvers. Principles of product formulations and modern processing techniques used to add value to wheat as diverse foods will also be covered.
Applications of engineering fundamentals to unit operations in the food industry.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOE 3530.
The science and technology behind the functionality of major Canadian cereal grains and grain legumes for food and beverage. Grains covered include wheat, barley, oats peas, beans, and lentils in the context of their processing into products such as bread, pasta and beer, and foods high in dietary fibre. Details are presented on the differing physical and chemical attributes of grains to make quality products with focus on the roles of protein, starch, and non-starch polysaccharides.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: FOOD 2500 or equivalent.
(Lab required) Processing of materials of animal origin will be studied with emphasis on product quality and safety. The impact of initial characteristics and further processing will be discussed as factors that can affect nutritive value, convenience, functionality, appearance, palatability, and food safety of the final product. Additionally, the course will provide practical experience in identifying the quality parameters, detecting defects, and applying technologies to obtain different foods of animal origin, through labs and field trips.
The processing of specific food groups is covered. The functions and changes in the primary chemical components (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) of the commodities receive special consideration. New technologies including thermal/nonthermal processing, radiation, extrusion, minimal processing and other advanced processing methods will be studied.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: FOOD 3010.
Integration of current issues in food and human nutritional sciences. Emphasis on ethics, equity, economics, and professional approaches to challenges in food and human nutritional sciences using case studies, team work, and scientific communication to specialists and the public. This is a capstone course restricted to students in year 4 of the B.Sc. Food Science degree programs. May not be held with HNSC 4100 or AGRI 4100 or the former FOOD 4120.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: AGRI 2030 and Faculty approval.
Equiv To: FOOD 4120
(Lab required) This course focuses on the significance of the presence and/or growth of microorganisms in foods and their importance in the production and safety of foods. Contents include the microbial ecology of food, beneficial microorganisms in food systems, pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, characteristics of foodborne infection, food intoxication and the influence within the food system of the growth and survival of microorganisms and contaminants that may occur in a food-processing environment. Food preservation and food processing related to food microbiology are also discussed.
This course exposes students to the principles, methods, and techniques of qualitative and quantitative physical, chemical and biological analyses of foods. Major emphasis is placed on understanding the basic principles of classical and instrumental methods of analysis. Criteria for the choice of various analytical methods, methods for treating data and sampling techniques will be studied.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: FOOD 2500.
Fundamentals of quality control and their industrial application through physical, chemical, microbiological, statistical and sensory methods will be studied. Statistical process control (SPC) will be mainly covered; required background knowledge of statistics will be reviewed briefly.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: FOOD 3010.
Research interests and aptitudes of students are developed through specific project assignments related to the food industry.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head required.
Advanced techniques employed in the physico-chemical analysis of food products as preparation for research, development, and inspection roles in government and in industry.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: FOOD 4160.
(Lab required) The course is devoted to the management of water and wastewater in food processing. The roles of water in food processing, recycle and reuse opportunities, treatment options for water and wastewater are presented. The course also discusses water stewardship in relation to food processing, water and wastewater regulations and implication for hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Laboratory sessions are designed for the student to become familiar with Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. May not be held with the former FOOD 4240.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [CHEM 1110 (CHEM 1111) or CHEM 1130] and [MATH 1300 (MATH 1301) or MATH 1210 or equivalent].
Equiv To: FOOD 4240
This course will cover the principles related to hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), a food safety and self-inspection system that is widely endorsed internationally by industry, consumer and regulatory groups. HACCP examines chemical, physical and biological hazards and identifies critical control points involved in producing, manufacturing and processing food products. Prerequisite or co requisite: FOOD 4150 or consent of instructor.
Current food safety issues; government, industry and consumers' role in organizing a safe food supply system; food laws and regulations in Canada and internationally. Preventative measures to increase food safety and sanitation will also be covered. Offered in 2005-2006 and alternate years thereafter.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: FOOD 4150 or FOOD 4300.
This course will help the student gain an understanding of the product development procedure as it relates to the food industry. Emphasis will be on application of basic knowledge of foods and food processing in designing a new product. May not be held with HNSC 4280.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: ABIZ 1000 and FOOD 3010 and MKT 2210 and [AGRI 2400 or STAT 2000 or STAT 2001].
Equiv To: HNSC 4280
The course will examine the bioactive components of functional foods and nutraceuticals, their sources, chemistry, process technology, efficacy, safety and regulation. Also offered as HNSC 4540. May not be held with HNSC 4540.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: [CHEM/MBIO 2730 and CHEM 2740 (or the former CHEM/MBIO 2770)] or [CHEM/MBIO 2700 (CHEM/MBIO 2701) and CHEM 2720 (CHEM 2721) (or the former CHEM/MBIO 2360 (the former CHEM/MBIO 2361))].
Equiv To: HNSC 4540
Human Nutritional Sciences
An introduction to nutrition and practical approaches for healthy diet and disease prevention. Not to be held with HNSC 1210.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Aboriginal Community Wellness Diploma program.
Equiv To: HNSC 1210
This course will present facts and fallacies about food from harvest to market forms. Emphasis will be placed on technological development, consumer concerns and factors affecting nutritional quality. Current issues related to food safety and nutritional trends will also be discussed.
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
This course addresses the relationship between nutrition and health. The focus is on healthy eating and on strategies for modifying food patterns within the context of lifestyle and culture. May not be held with HNSC 1100. Not available to students who hold credit for HNSC 2170.
Equiv To: HNSC 1100
Mutually Exclusive: HNSC 2170
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
(Lab required) An introduction to research designs, methods and techniques, as well as the practice of disseminating results, in the context of selected determinants of health. Applications in natural and social sciences will be presented. Skills related to presenting research findings will be taught. May not be held with HMEC 2000 or HMEC 2050.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: AGRI 2400 (D) or STAT 1000 (STAT 1001) (D) or STAT 1150 (D).
Mutually Exclusive: HMEC 2000, HMEC 2050
Attributes: Written English Requirement
Examination of nutritional needs throughout the life cycle, the nutritional concerns of different age groups and the development of healthy eating practices.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: HNSC 1210.
The scientific principles underlying nutrient function and dietary requirements.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: (CHEM/MBIO 2700 (CHEM/MBIO 2701) or CHEM/MBIO 2730, or the former CHEM/MBIO 2770 or the former CHEM/MBIO 2360 the former CHEM/MBIO 2361)) and [(HNSC 1200 and HNSC 1210) or FOOD 2500]. Pre- or corequisites: CHEM 2720 (CHEM 2721) or CHEM 2740 or the former CHEM/MBIO 2770 or the former CHEM/MBIO 2360 (the former CHEM/MBIO 2361).
Food composition, food market forms, food composition data for nutritional assessment and labelling.
(Lab required) Food preparation, preservation, handling and storage; quality and safety implications; scientific basis for culinary practice; use and application of equipment.
An examination of the fundamentals of nutrition and the relationship between nutrition and health within the context of the health professions. The focus is on nutritional strategies used to promote health and in the treatment of common health conditions. May not be held with HYGN 2370, or the former ORLB 2150, ORLB 2330, or the former PHRM 2420. This course is restricted to students registered in Nursing or Pharmacy.
Students will develop a critical understanding of the influences on food and nutrition behaviours and how to impact these positively through evidence-informed food and nutrition education strategies. May not be held with the former HNSC 3320.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [PSYC 1200 or SOC 1000 (or the former SOC 1200)] and HNSC 2130 and HNSC 2140.
Equiv To: HNSC 3320
(Lab required) Discussion of quality concepts and quality assurance principles for food applications, and of methods for evaluation of sensory, chemical and physical aspects of quality. The course will include food industry visits and demonstrations of food testing techniques.
The physiological importance of vitamins and minerals in the human body, including factors affecting dietary requirements, metabolism and roles in disease progression and prevention.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [(CHEM/MBIO 2750 and CHEM 2740 (or the former CHEM/MBIO 2780)) or (CHEM/MBIO 2710 (CHEM/MBIO 2711) and CHEM 2720 (CHEM 2721) (or the former CHEM/MBIO 2370 (the former CHEM 2371))] and HNSC 2140 and [BIOL 1412 (BIOL 1413) or BIOL 2420 (BIOL 2421)].
Macronutrient functions and metabolic roles in human health, including the prevention and pathogenesis of various diseases.
Chemical and functional properties of ingredients and their application in designed foods: low fat, low calorie, high fibre, high energy and innovative food products.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: (CHEM/MBIO 2700 (CHEM/MBIO 2701) or CHEM/MBIO 2730, or the former CHEM/MBIO 2770 or the former CHEM/MBIO 2360 (the former CHEM/MBIO 2361)) and [HNSC 2150 or FOOD 2500]. Pre- or corequisites: CHEM 2720 (CHEM 2721) or CHEM 2740 or the former CHEM/MBIO 2770 or the former CHEM/MBIO 2360 (the former CHEM/MBIO 2361).
Management strategies and cost control principles as applied to food and nutrition organizations. Topics include leadership, organizational design, teamwork, human resource management, performance improvement, cost management, and the interpretation of financial statements. May not be held with HNSC 3340.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of D in [HNSC 2150 or HNSC 2160] and [GMGT 1010 or ABIZ 1000].
Equiv To: HNSC 3340
(Lab required) A study of the cultural, sociological and psychological aspects of food patterns and behaviour.
(Lab required) Introduction to the fundamentals of professional dietetic practice, nutrition assessment, interviewing and counselling as part of the nutrition care process. For students registered in the Human Nutritional Sciences degree.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Pre- or co-requisite: HNSC 3310 (D).
This course provides a critical examination of the geographies of food at a variety of scales, from the body to the global. The course focuses on themes in three interconnected areas: 1) food production and the global food system from farm to plate including agribusiness and alternative food production and distribution models; 2) food consumption habits and beliefs and foodways as geographically contingent material culture; and 3) food (in) security and its relationship to health and wellbeing. This course is cross-listed with GEOG 3870.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: GEOG 1280, GEOG 1281, GEOG 1200 or HNSC 1200, or permission of the department head.
Equiv To: GEOG 3870
Integration of current issues in food and human nutritional sciences. Emphasis on ethics, equity, economics, and professional approaches to challenges in food and human nutritional sciences using case studies, team work, and scientific communication to specialists and the public. This is a capstone course restricted to students in year 4 of the B.Sc. Human Nutritional Sciences degree programs. May not be held with FOOD 4100 or AGRI 4100 or the former HNSC 4160.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: HNSC 2000 (or the former HMEC 2000) and Faculty approval.
Equiv To: HNSC 4160
The preparation and presentation of a report based on a survey of the literature or on a laboratory investigation of an approved topic. Application required. Enrolment limited. Not to be held with HNSC 4122 or HNSC 4600.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: Students must be registered in their final year of Human Nutritional Sciences program or the Minor in Human Nutrition and Metabolism.
A research project in any aspect of human nutritional sciences, chosen in consultation with the supervising faculty member. A written report and a poster or oral presentation required at the end of the project. Students must be registered in their final year of Human Nutritional Sciences program. Application required. Enrolment limited. May not be held with HNSC 4120 or HNSC 4600.
(Lab Required) Menu planning. Food costing. Experience in standard methods of institutional food production and service.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: HNSC 3342 (D) and a valid Food Handlers Certificate.
Recent developments in human nutrition research.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
(Lab Required) Sensory perception, principles of the sensory analysis of food, requirements for sensory testing, test methods, selection and training of panelists, statistical analysis and interpretation of data.
This course will help the student gain an understanding of the product development procedure as it relates to the food industry. Emphasis will be on application of basic knowledge of foods and food processing in designing a new product. May not be held with FOOD 4510.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: MKT 2210 and [ABIZ 1000 or GMGT 1010] and [AGRI 2400 or STAT 2000 or STAT 2001] and [FOOD 3010 or HNSC 3330].
Equiv To: FOOD 4510
Principles and applications of policies, regulations and legislation in the areas of food and health that address nutrition and health problems of populations.
Principles of planning and evaluating nutrition related interventions. Examples of community needs assessments, program planning strategies and types of program evaluation will be examined.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: HNSC 3220 (or the former HNSC 3320).
The role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention during aging.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Pre- or Corequisite: HNSC 2140
The role of nutrition in normal human development from conception through childhood.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Pre or Corequisite: HNSC 2140.
The application of nutritional regimens to meet exercise requirements and improve athletic performance. Current practices and recommendations for different types of sports will be examined.
Practical applications of nutrition principles in a variety of nutrition-related field placements in the community. This course is open to students in 3rd or 4th year of the Human Nutritional Sciences degree program. Application to the department is required. Limited enrolment.
This course involves supervised application of food quality, safety, and management principles in a commercial or government setting. Requirements include 280 hours of work related to the field experience. Application to Department is required. Limited enrolment. This practicum course is to be completed in the final year of the Food Industry Option.
An introduction to the principles of patient care in the hospital settings. Students will gain theoretical and practical knowledge to assess and apply recommendations and guidelines to specific clinical disease states. May not be held with the former HNSC 4320.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Pre or corequisites: HNSC 3220 (or the former HNSC 3320), HNSC 3310, HNSC 3300 and HNSC 3400.
Equiv To: HNSC 4320
This course will examine the bioactive components of functional foods and nutraceuticals, their sources, chemistry, process technology, efficacy, safety and regulation. Also offered as FOOD 4540. May not be held with FOOD 4540.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: CHEM/MBIO 2730 and CHEM 2740 (or the former CHEM/MBIO 2770) or CHEM/MBIO 2700 (CHEM/MBIO 2701) and CHEM 2720 (CHEM 2721) (or the former CHEM/MBIO 2360 or the former CHEM/MBIO 2361).
Equiv To: FOOD 4540
Practical application of patient care: Nutritional assessment and dietary management of acute and chronic disease states. In this interactive course, students will build upon the basic principles covered in the HNSC 4500 (Clinical Nutrition 1) integrating the theory with practical practice. May not be held with the former HNSC 4320.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Co-requisite: HNSC 4500.
Equiv To: HNSC 4320
A practice-based research project for students pre-selected into the Manitoba Partnership Dietetic Education Program. Enrolment limited to pre-selected students; to be taken in the Winter term in the same year that their Dietetic Internship starts. Departmental approval required. May not be held with HNSC 4120 or HNSC 4122.
Plant Science
(Lab required) This course provides a broad understanding of the principles and practices of crop production. The importance of crop production for western Canada and for worldwide food production. Constraints, challenges and opportunities will be explored. The course will cover crop plant biology and provide an introduction to agronomic management practices for Manitoba crop production. Topics will include crop rotation, cultivar selection, tillage, seeding, fertilizer, pest control, precision agriculture and bio security.
(Lab required) This course covers for forage crops and the continuum of improved and unimproved pasture land a discussion of production practices including: choice of species and cultivars of forage crops, cultural management including tillage practices, pest control, forage harvesting, grazing management and seed production.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PLNT 0410 or the former DAGR 0420.
General principles of weed management and pesticide use safety as they relate to weed control. Topics will include weed biology and identification, economic importance, principles of chemical, cultural, mechanical and biological weed management, introduction to herbicides including modes of action and factors influencing their use, selectivity, risks for development of herbicide-resistant weeds and how to mitigate this risk.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PLNT 0410 or the former DAGR 0420.
(Lab required) General principles of pest management and pesticide use safety as they relate to plant disease control. Discussion of diseases attacking field and horticultural crops in the Prairies including disease symptoms, cycles, prevention and control. May not be held with PLNT 4270.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PLNT 0410 or the former DAGR 0420 (D).
Mutually Exclusive: PLNT 4270
Selected topics of current interest in Crop Management.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of the Director of the School of Agriculture.
Management principles and practices involved in the production of organic field and forage crops with a focus on the Canadian Prairie region. May not be held with PLNT 3560.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: [PLNT 0410 and SOIL 0420] or [the former DAGR 0420 (D)].
Mutually Exclusive: PLNT 3560
Urban environments and their importance for food production, increasing biodiversity, and reducing pollution are presented. Topics include principles of vegetable, fruit and herb production, landscape plants, and utilization of natural systems for composting, water management and reduced pesticide use. Benefits to environment, community development, and human health are discussed.
Attributes: Recommended Intro Courses
(Lab required) An introduction to the principles and practices of crop production in Canada. Topics will include physiological processes and factors affecting plant yield, plant improvement, seed production, and production of the major cereal, oilseed, forage and special crops.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: AGRI 1600 (or the former AGRI 1500) (D).
(Lab required) Principles of the culture, marketing, and utilization of fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals, their contribution to the economy and well-being of consumers, and impact of horticultural activities on the environment.
Basic principles of genetics and their practical application in the areas of DNA structure and function, genome organization and genetic analysis. Laboratory sessions provide practical experience in solving genetic problems and conducting genetic investigations. Not to be held with BIOL 2500 or the former BOTN 2460.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1020 and BIOL 1030.
Equiv To: BIOL 2500, BOTN 2460, BOTN 2461
(Lab required) An introduction to current biotechnological techniques, including recombinant DNA, plant tissue culture, plant transformation and regeneration. A background to the techniques as well as a discussion of their applications in current biology and crop production will be examined. A laboratory will provide first hand experience with many of the techniques.
An introduction to the structure and function of eukaryotic genomes, from the gene to the chromosome. Topics include the cell cycle, meiosis, chromatin, chromosome and genome organization, karyotyping, changes in chromosome number and structure, physical mapping and chromosome evolution. Labs cover use of the microscope, meiosis, chromosome staining and banding, and bioinformatic analysis of chromosomes.
(Lab required) An integrative view of major physiological processes in plants, spanning the biochemical, cellular, tissue, organ and whole plant levels of organization. The focus will be on photosynthesis, respiration, plant water relations, plant mineral nutrition, and the role of hormonal and extrinsic factors in the regulation of plant growth. Also offered as BIOL 3400. May not be held with BIOL 3400, the former BIOL 3450 or the former PLNT 3500.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2242 and [(CHEM/MBIO 2730 and CHEM/MBIO 2740) or the former CHEM/MBIO 2770; or (CHEM/MBIO 2700 (CHEM/MBIO 2701) and CHEM/MBIO 2720 (CHEM 2721)) or the former CHEM/MBIO 2360 (the former CHEM/MBIO 2361)]; or consent of the instructor.
Equiv To: BIOL 3400
Mutually Exclusive: BIOL 3450, BOTN 2020, PLNT 3500
Basic objectives, principles, and methods of plant genetic improvement. Traditional and modern plant breeding, genetic resources, selection, and applications of tissue culture, genetic engineering and molecular markers to plant improvement.
(Lab required) Identification, biology and ecology of weeds of agricultural importance in western Canada, including principles of cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical control. Topics include weed interference, effects of rotational and management practices on weed species composition, herbicide selectivity and mechanism of action, and emerging control technologies.
Management principles and practices involved in the production of organic field and forage crops with a focus on the Canadian Prairie region. May not be held with PLNT 0820.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: PLNT 2500 (D) and SOIL 3600 (D) or consent of instructor.
Mutually Exclusive: PLNT 0820
(Lab required) An introduction to the science of plant pathology. Topics include causal agents of diseases, symptoms and diagnoses, modes of infections and spread, mechanisms in disease and control, effects of the environment on disease development, and methods of disease control. This course is a prerequisite for more advanced courses in plant pathology.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1030 (D).
(Lab required) Diseases attacking field crops and horticultural plants: recognition of symptoms, methods of prevention, alleviation, and control. May not be held with PLNT 0780.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PLNT 2500 (D) or consent of instructor.
Mutually Exclusive: PLNT 0780
An introduction to basic technologies in plant genomics. Topics include DNA sequencing, molecular marker detection, genome sequencing, gene expression analysis, gene mapping and functional analysis. A laboratory will provide hands- on experience with several genomic techniques. Not to be held with the former PLNT 4540.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: PLNT 2520 OR BIOL 2500 or the former BOTN 2460 or consent of instructor.
Equiv To: PLNT 4540
A study of gene behaviour as related to genetic analyses of data from plant populations; multiple allelic systems and polygenic inheritance of quantitative traits; extra-chromosomal inheritance and the significance of cytoplasmic influence. Examples will be drawn from experimental data where available.
An independent research project under the supervision of a staff member. A thesis including a literature review, methods, results and discussion is required. Enrollment limited. Open only to students in their 4th year. Not to be held with SOIL 4080.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Consent of department head.
Inter-relationships between the biological components of grassland agriculture as they relate to forage production on the Canadian Prairies. Topics include utilization by wild and domestic animals, plant community relationships and role of forages in multiple land use planning. This course also offered in Animal Science as ANSC 4410.
Equiv To: ANSC 4410
Examination and analysis of sustainable Prairie cropping systems. Emphasis will be placed on systems that optimize the benefits of crop rotation, integrate crops and livestock, conserve soil and water resources, and enhance biodiversity. Current, historical, and emerging crop production systems from the Prairies and other regions of the world will be discussed. Includes experiential learning through farm interviews and/or field tours and/or guest speakers. May not be held with PLNT 3510.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PLNT 2500 (D).
Mutually Exclusive: PLNT 3510
An introduction to mechanisms regulating morphogenesis and plant growth and development. Emphasis will be on experimental approaches used to investigate pattern formation at sub cellular, cellular, tissue and organ levels. A heavy tissue culture component in the lab will implement the lecture topics and will provide new insights into ways to study plant development in vitro.
Course will provide practical training in plant pathology and will cover plant disease diagnosis, pathogen isolation, identification, inoculation, and storage. Molecular techniques currently used in the study of plant pathogens will be covered. The laboratory component aims at preparing students for a professional career in plant protection and research in plant pathology.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PLNT 3570 or consent of instructor.
Course will cover general principles and mechanisms related to plant-pathogen interactions, such as in gene-to-gene and toxin models. Emphasis will be on biochemical/molecular mechanisms of plant-microbe recognition, pathogenesis, and plant reactions to infections. Both beneficial and deleterious associations will be covered. This course is offered in alternate years.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PLNT 3570.
(Lab required) Concepts dealing with the physiological response of crop plants to the environment from the time of seed germination through to reproduction.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2242 (D) or consent of instructor.
An introduction to the theory, strategies, and practice of data management and analysis in molecular biology. Topics include DNA and protein sequence analysis, biological databases, genomic mapping, and analysis of gene expression data. The course will include problem-solving exercises using Unix server-based software.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: PLNT 2530 or PLNT 3140 or MBIO 3410 or PLNT 4310 or the former PLNT 4540 or consent of instructor.
Equiv To: PLNT 7690
Soil Science
(Lab required) Soil formation; soil physical, chemical and biological properties; soil classification systems, maps and reports; soil fertility, crop nutrients, soil sampling and testing; agricultural productivity. A full-day field trip is required.
(Lab required) Soil, water and crop management techniques and considerations for: weather and climate risk; variability of soil properties and capability; saline, sodic and acidic soils; soil erosion risk; trace element toxicity; maintenance of soil organic matter.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: SOIL 0420.
(Lab required) Soil nutrients and their behaviour; evaluation of soil fertility including soil testing for precision agriculture; crop response to fertilizers; the manufacture, properties, reactions and application of fertilizer.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: SOIL 0420.
Basic description and discussion of properties of the atmosphere, radiation, temperature, effect of temperature on plant growth, climate and animal response, water, evapotranspiration, insect adaptation, activity in relation to climate, climatic data.
A comprehensive examination of the benefits and risks of pesticide use. Topics include: Characteristics of pesticide products and formulations used in Western Canada; History, practice, successes and failures in the use of pesticides in agriculture; Pesticide use for protecting human health; Pesticide fate processes in air, soil and aquatic environments; Economical and environmental impact of pesticide application drift; Atmospheric pesticide contamination; Pesticide surface and groundwater contamination; Pesticide toxicity to organisms, including humans; Pesticide residues in food; Pesticide regulations; Pesticide risk indicators; Alternatives to pesticides.
Discover why soil is an essential resource. Explore the roles of soils and landscapes within natural and agricultural ecosystems by learning the fundamental biological, chemical and physical properties and processes; soil and landscape classification and evaluation.
This course provides students with training in field methods used in soil science and related sciences (hydrology, meteorology, ecology, geomorphology, and environmental science). Students participate in a biophysical survey of a field site and in a study of the management, assessment and monitoring of land resources.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: SOIL 3600
(Lab required) Physical properties of soils and their relation to plant growth. Topics discussed include particle size distribution, soil water, soil structure, soil temperature, and soil aeration.
Composition of soil materials. Reactions of nutrients and contaminants with soil organic matter, silicate clays, oxides and other soil constituents which affect their mobility and bioavailability.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: SOIL 3600 or consent of instructor.
Explore the application of soil biology to diversity in agro ecosystems, response of soil organisms to management, mediation of important environmental issues, and promotion of human health. Appreciate the vast array of soil organisms and their functions in soil ecosystems, understand cycling of nutrients by soil organisms, and discover quantitative methodology in determining soil biochemical processes. The laboratory provides hands-on experience in observing, quantifying and isolating soil organisms and the biochemical processes they conduct.
Physical, chemical and biological approaches to remediation of land including; nature of contaminants, procedures for assessing the extent of the impact, consequences to the environment, approaches to remediation and case studies of contaminant remediation.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: SOIL 3600 or consent of the instructor.
Topics include: capability of land for agriculture; storage, movement and use of water; saline and alkaline soils; soil conservation including erosion; sustainability of soil organic matter; effect and fate of soil amendments.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: SOIL 3600.
Forms and behaviour of plants nutrients in soil; soil fertility evaluation and management, including fertilizer sources and practices.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: SOIL 3600.
Diploma in Agriculture
(Lab required) A course designed to improve critical thinking and abilities in written and oral communication to support student success in their academic careers and as agricultural industry professionals.
(Lab required) Tools and research to support sound agronomic decision-making for production of cereals, oilseeds, pulses and upcoming innovative special crops in Manitoba. The course will emphasize assessing the potential of incorporating innovative and specialized crops to achieve economical and ecological benefits. The course will address planning, production and harvesting of special crops as well as product quality, opportunities for processing and marketing. May not be held with the former PLNT 0760.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PLNT 0410 or the former DAGR 0420. Pre- or corequisite: DAGR 0490.
Equiv To: PLNT 0760
Students will be introduced to the various roles that are carried out by farm managers. Students will be required to attend interview sessions outside of scheduled classes with an assigned Farm Management Advisor. The Advisor will support students as they apply their management skills and knowledge to a real farm business or a case farm. There will be one full day field trip. May not be held with the former DAGR 0680.
Mutually Exclusive: DAGR 0680
An introduction to an objectives-driven plan that deals with production and financial management. Students will generate and analyze enterprise budgets and financial statements. Students will be required to attend interview sessions outside of scheduled classes with an assigned Farm Management Advisor. The Advisor will support students as they apply their management skills and knowledge to a real farm business or a case farm. There will be three full day field trips. May not be held with the former DAGR 0680.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: DAGR 0480 and ABIZ 0460. Pre or Co-requisite: ABIZ 0470 and DAGR 0430 (or the former PLNT 0760).
Mutually Exclusive: DAGR 0680
Students will have the opportunity for practical hands-on experience and to apply the knowledge they have acquired to intensify study of livestock or crop production management. May not be held with DAGR 0630 when titled “Glenlea.”
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Director of the School of Agriculture.
(Lab required) A practical study of the opportunities for farm operators to increase value return for farm products with innovative approaches to production, processing and marketing. Students will learn from case studies the challenges and realities of value chain integration. Students will develop their ability to critically evaluate business plans for farm product enterprises.
A course designed to improve leadership potential and develop advanced communication skills for agricultural industry professionals.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: DAGR 0410.
This project allows a student to make practical application of scientific knowledge acquired and/or to intensify the study of a topic of particular interest. A satisfactory report is required to qualify for credit.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Director of the School of Agriculture.
Selected topics of current interest in General Agriculture. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: Written consent of Director of the School of Agriculture.
The agri-food system encompasses how food is being produced, processed, transported, marketed and consumed. The three pillars of sustainability (economic, social and environmental) will be used to evaluate and improve agricultural sustainability, and will also be applied to the agri-food system (beyond production). Sustainable solutions are unique to each agricultural situation and require long-term thinking and evidence-based decision-making. Focus will be on the balance between food production practices and protecting the natural resources on which agriculture is reliant. There will be a full-day field trip.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Pre- or corequisite: DAGR 0980.
The course will present current day and potential future issues facing Canada's agri-food sector. Students will be required to identify and optimize solutions to these issues, with a focus on the roles and responsibilities of farmers, other food producers and agri-food industry members. The impact of these issues on farms and the agri-food industry now and in the future will be emphasized as will the role farmers can play in in policy development in response to these issues. An opportunity for students to engage with several guest speakers from the agri-food community. There will be two or three full-day field trips. May not be held with DAGR 0690.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: DAGR 0980.
Mutually Exclusive: DAGR 0690
Development of a comprehensive objectives-driven plan that deals with production and financial management. Students will be required to attend interview sessions outside of scheduled classes with an assigned Farm Management Advisor. The Advisor will support students as they apply their management skills and knowledge to a real farm business or a case farm. There will be two full-day field trips. Additionally, students must submit a satisfactory set of financial and production records for the farm they will be basing their project on by July 15th in order to enter DAGR 0980. May not be held with the former DAGR 0690.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisites: ABIZ 0470 and DAGR 0490. Pre- or corequisite: ABIZ 0450.
Mutually Exclusive: DAGR 0690
Refinement of a comprehensive objectives-driven plan that deals with production and financial management. Students will be required to attend interview sessions outside of scheduled classes with an assigned Farm Management Advisor. The Advisor will support students as they apply their management skills and knowledge to a real farm business or a case farm. Students will present and defend their plan to a panel composed of academics and industry representatives. Students must submit a satisfactory set of current financial and production records for the farm they will be basing their project on to register. May not be held with the former DAGR 0690.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: DAGR 0980 and ABIZ 0450.
Mutually Exclusive: DAGR 0690
- Introduction
- Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
- Course Identification
- Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
- Academic Evaluation
- Academic Integrity
- Appeals of Grades
- Attendance and Withdrawal
- Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
- Final Examinations
- Hold Status
- Graduation and Convocation
- Personal Information
Introduction
This chapter contains the regulations and requirements that apply to all students, regardless of faculty or school.
Each faculty and school has its own supplementary regulations and requirements. These are published in the faculty or school chapters of the Academic Calendar. Some faculties and schools also have additional regulations and requirements governing their programs; these are available from the faculty or school.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the academic regulations and requirements of the University of Manitoba in general and of the specific academic regulations and requirements of their faculty or school of registration. Accordingly, students are asked to seek the advice of advisors in faculty and school general offices whenever there is any question concerning how specific regulations apply to their situations.
Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
Residence Requirements For Graduation
Each faculty and school recommends to the Senate the number of credit hours each student must complete in order to graduate from its programs. Senate also requires each student to complete a minimum number of credit hours at the University of Manitoba -- this is called the “residence requirement.”
Unless otherwise stated in faculty and school chapters, the minimum residence requirement of the University of Manitoba is the work normally associated with one year in the case of programs of three years’ duration, and two years for programs of four years’ duration. Some faculties and schools may have additional residence requirements specified in their program regulations. However, in all cases, the residence requirement is assessed following an appraisal of the educational record of the student applying to transfer credits from another institution or applying to earn credits elsewhere on a letter of permission. The residence requirement is not reduced for students whose “challenge for credit” results in a passing grade.
University English and Mathematics Requirements for Undergraduate Students
All students are required to complete, within the first 60 credit hours of their programs, a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in written English, and a minimum of one three credit hour course with significant content in mathematics.
Some degree programs have designated specific written English and mathematics courses to fulfil this requirement.
Price Faculty of Engineering have their own written English requirements.
Some degree programs require that the written English and/or mathematics requirements be completed prior to admission.
See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.
Exemptions to the Written English and Mathematics Requirement
- All students with completed baccalaureate degrees and who transfer into any program to which these requirements apply.
- Registered Nurses entering the Bachelor of Nursing Program for Registered Nurses.
- Students admitted before the 1997-98 Regular Session.
- Written English exemption only: Students transferring from Université de Saint-Boniface who have completed a written French requirement (at the university) before transferring to the University of Manitoba will be deemed to have met the written English requirement.
Approved English and Mathematics Courses
A complete list of all courses which satisfy the university written English and mathematics requirement is provided below. (When searching for courses in Aurora, students may search Course Attributes for courses that satisfy the written English and Mathematics requirements).
Note that some programs may restrict the choice of English or Mathematics courses. See the program descriptions in the faculty and school chapters of the Academic Calendar for details.
Written English Courses
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 2030 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| ANTH 2020 | Relatedness in a Globalizing World | 3 |
| ARTS 1110 | Introduction to University | 3 |
| ASIA 1420 | Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B) | 3 |
| ASIA 1430 | Asian Civilization from 1500 (B) | 3 |
| CATH 1190 | Introduction to Catholic Studies | 3 |
| CATH 2010 | Literature and Catholic Culture 1 | 3 |
| CATH 2020 | Literature and Catholic Culture 2 | 3 |
| CLAS 2612 | Greek Literature in Translation | 3 |
| CLAS 2622 | Latin Literature in Translation | 3 |
| ENGL 0930 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 0940 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 1XXX | All English courses at the 1000 level | |
| ENGL 2XXX | All English courses at the 2000 level | |
| ENVR 2810 | Environmental Critical Thinking and Scientific Research | 3 |
| FAAH 2930 | Writing about Art | 3 |
| FILM 2280 | Film and Literature | 6 |
| FORS 2000 | Introductory Forensic Science | 3 |
| GEOG 2900 | Geography of Canadian Prairie Landscapes (A) | 3 |
| GEOL 3130 | Communication Methods in the Geological Sciences | 3 |
| GMGT 1010 | Business and Society | 3 |
| GMGT 2010 | Business Communications | 3 |
| GPE 2700 | Perspectives on Global Political Economy | 3 |
| GRMN 1300 | Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 1310 | Love in German Culture in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2120 | Introduction to German Culture from 1918 to the Present (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2130 | Introduction to German Culture from the Beginnings to 1918 (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2500 | Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2510 | German Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm to Hollywood (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2520 | Spies: Stories of Secret Agents, Treason, and Surveillance (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 2530 | My Friend the Tree: Environment and Ecology in German Culture in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3262 | Representations of the Holocaust in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3270 | Studies in Contemporary German Cinema (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3282 | Sex, Gender and Cultural Politics in the German-Speaking World in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3390 | German Representations of War (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3510 | Special Topics in German in English Translation (C) | 3 |
| GRMN 3530 | Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies (C) | 3 |
| HIST 1XXX | All History courses at 1000 level | |
| HIST 2XXX | All History courses at 2000 level | |
| HNSC 2000 | Research Methods and Presentation | 3 |
| HYGN 1340 | Communications | 2 |
| INDG 2020 | The Métis in Canada | 3 |
| INDG 2110 | Introduction to Indigenous Community Development | 3 |
| INDG 2530 | Introduction to Indigenous Theory | 3 |
| KPER 2120 | Academic Skills in Kinesiology and Recreation Management | 3 |
| LABR 1260 | Working for a Living | 3 |
| LABR 1290 | Labour Unions and Workers' Rights in Canada | 3 |
| LABR 2200 | Labour History: Canada and Beyond (C) | 3 |
| LABR 2300 | Workers, Employers and the State | 3 |
| LABR 4510 | Labour Studies Field Placement Seminar | 3 |
| LAW 1540 | Legal Methods | 5 |
| LAW 2650 | Introduction to Advocacy | 3 |
| LING 2740 | Interpretation Theory | 3 |
| PHIL 2612 | A Philosophical History of Science | 3 |
| PHIL 2614 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
| PHIL 2790 | Moral Philosophy | 6 |
| PHIL 3220 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| POL 1900 | Love, Heroes and Patriotism in Contemporary Poland | 3 |
| POL 2600 | Polish Culture until 1918 | 3 |
| POL 2610 | Polish Culture 1918 to the Present | 3 |
| POL 2660 | Special Topics in Polish Literature and Culture | 3 |
| POLS 1502 | Introduction to Political Studies | 3 |
| PSYC 2500 | Elements of Ethology | 3 |
| PSYC 3380 | Nature, Nurture and Behaviour | 3 |
| PSYC 4520 | Honours Research Seminar | 6 |
| RLGN 1440 | Evil in World Religions | 3 |
| RLGN 2032 | Introduction to the Study of Religion | 3 |
| RLGN 2036 | Introduction to Christianity | 3 |
| RLGN 2052 | Conservative Christianity in the United States | 3 |
| RLGN 2112 | Medicine, Magic, and Miracle in the Ancient World | 3 |
| RLGN 2116 | Cognitive Science and Religion | 3 |
| RLGN 2140 | Introduction to Judaism | 3 |
| RLGN 2160 | Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/"Old Testament") | 3 |
| RLGN 2162 | Great Jewish Books | 3 |
| RLGN 2170 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| RLGN 2222 | The Supernatural in Popular Culture | 3 |
| RLGN 2590 | Religion and Social Issues | 3 |
| RLGN 2770 | Contemporary Judaism | 3 |
| RLGN 3102 | Myth and Mythmaking: Narrative, Ideology, Scholarship | 3 |
| RLGN 3280 | Hasidism | 3 |
| RUSN 1400 | Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation | 3 |
| RUSN 1410 | Love in Russian Culture in English Translation | 3 |
| RUSN 2280 | Russian Culture until 1900 | 3 |
| RUSN 2290 | Russian Culture from 1900 to the Present | 3 |
| RUSN 2310 | Exploring Russia through Film | 3 |
| RUSN 2410 | Russian Literature after Stalin | 3 |
| RUSN 2600 | Special Topics in Russian Culture in English Translation | 3 |
| RUSN 2740 | Literature and Revolution | 3 |
| RUSN 3770 | Tolstoy | 3 |
| SLAV 3530 | Special Topics in Comparative German and Slavic Studies | 3 |
| SOC 3100 | Practicum in Criminological/Sociological Research | 6 |
| SOC 3350 | Feminism and Sociological Theory | 3 |
| UKRN 2200 | Ukrainian Myth, Rites and Rituals | 3 |
| UKRN 2410 | Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Experience | 3 |
| UKRN 2590 | Ukrainian Literature and Film | 3 |
| UKRN 2600 | Special Topics in Ukrainian Studies | 3 |
| UKRN 2770 | Ukrainian Culture until 1900 | 3 |
| UKRN 2780 | Ukrainian Culture from 1900 to the Present | 3 |
| UKRN 2820 | Holodomor and Holocaust in Ukrainian Literature and Culture | 3 |
| UKRN 3970 | Women and Ukrainian Literature | 3 |
| WOMN 1500 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Humanities | 3 |
| WOMN 1600 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences | 3 |
| WOMN 2560 | Women, Science and Technology | 3 |
| WOMN 3520 | Transnational Feminisms | 3 |
Mathematics Courses
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 2400 | Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences | 3 |
| ECON 2040 | Quantitative Methods in Economics | 3 |
| FA 1020 | Mathematics in Art | 3 |
| GEOG 3810 | Quantitative Research Methods in Geography (TS) | 3 |
| MATH 1XXX | All Mathematics courses at 1000 level | |
| MATH 2XXX | All Mathematics at 2000 level | |
| MATH 3XXX | All Mathematics at 3000 level | |
| MATH 4XXX | All Mathematics at 4000 level | |
| MUSC 3230 | Acoustics of Music | 3 |
| PHIL 1300 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 2200 | Intermediate Logic | 3 |
| PHYS 1020 | General Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 1030 | General Physics 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 2260 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 2294 | Understanding Social Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 1XXX | All Statistics courses at 1000 level | |
| STAT 2XXX | All Statistics courses at 2000 level | |
| STAT 3XXX | All Statistics courses at 3000 level | |
| STAT 4XXX | All Statistics courses at 4000 level |
Course Identification
Credit Hours (Cr.Hrs.)
Each faculty and school develops courses for its degree credit programs, subject to Senate approval, and assigns a credit hour value to each course.
The credit hours for a course are expressed as a number associated with the course which indicates its relative weight. There is a correlation between class hours and credit hours (i.e. 6 credit hours = 3 hours a week, two terms; and 3 credit hours = 3 hours a week, one term).
For the purposes of registration, courses taught over both the Fall and Winter Terms have been divided into two parts. The credit hour value of the course are divided equally and applied to each part of the course. For example: for a six credit hour spanned course each of the Fall and Winter Term parts of the course will be assigned the value of three credit hours. Students registering for term spanning courses will receive one grade for the course and only when the second part is completed. The course grade will be applied to both the Fall and Winter parts of the course.
Prerequisite and Co-requisite Courses
Prerequisite: If a course is prerequisite for a second course, the prerequisite must be met in order to begin the second course. To determine whether or not a course has a prerequisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course. Normally, a minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses listed as prerequisites, except as otherwise noted in the course descriptions.
For some courses, the prerequisite may be completed before registering for the second course or may be taken concurrently with the second course. To determine if a course may be taken concurrently, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.
Co-requisite: If a first course is a co-requisite for a second course, the first course must be completed in the same term as the second course. To determine if a course has a co-requisite, see the course descriptions in the chapter of the faculty or school offering the course.
Course Numbers
First Two to Four Characters
The two, three or four characters in every course number are a shortened version of the subject of the course.
Last Four Digits
At the University of Manitoba the last four digits of the course number reflect the level of contact with the subject.
For example:
ECON 1210
ECON is the code for Economics.
1210 indicates that it is an introductory or entry level course.
If the course requires a laboratory, this will be shown following the credit hours immediately following the title.
For example:
BIOL 3242 (lab required)
The 2000, 3000, 4000 course numbers indicate the second, third, and fourth levels of university contact with a subject.
Numbers in the 5000 range are normally associated with pre-Master’s work or courses in the Post Baccalaureate Diploma and the Post-Graduate Medical Education programs.
Courses numbered 6000-8000 are graduate courses of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Course numbers in the 9000 series are used to identify courses taken at the University of Winnipeg by students in the University of Manitoba/University of Winnipeg Joint Master’s Programs. The 9000 numbers do not indicate the level of the course taken (see Graduate Calendar or University of Winnipeg Calendar).
In most cases, some correlation exists between the course number and a student's year of study; that is, students in the third year of a program will generally carry course loads comprised primarily of 3000-level courses.
Other course numbering information
Courses with numbers that end in 0 or an even number are taught in English, most of which are offered on the Fort Garry or Bannatyne campuses or through Distance and Online Education.
Courses with numbers that end in odd numbers are taught in French at Université de Saint-Boniface.
Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
Introduction
Final grades in most courses are expressed as letters, ranging from F, to A+ the highest. A grade of D is the lowest passing grade, however the minimum grade required to use a course as credit toward a degree or diploma program may be set higher by a faculty or school. Refer to faculty and school regulations. Each letter grade has an assigned numerical value which is used to calculate grade point averages. Grading scales used to determine the final letter grade may vary between courses and programs.
Some courses are graded on a pass/fail basis and because no numerical value is assigned to these courses, they do not affect grade point averages. Courses graded in this way are clearly identified in course descriptions and program outlines.
The Letter Grade System
| Letter Grade | Grade Point Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.5 | Exceptional |
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.5 | Very Good |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| C+ | 2.5 | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.0 | Adequate |
| D | 1.0 | Marginal |
| F | 0 | Failure |
| P | Pass | |
| S | Standing |
The grade of “D” is regarded as marginal in most courses by all faculties and schools. It contributes to decreasing a term, degree or cumulative Grade Point Average to less than 2.0. Courses graded “D” may be repeated for the purpose of improving a GPA. Note that some faculties and schools consider a grade of “D” as unacceptable and will not apply the course toward the program as credit. In most cases the course will need to be repeated to attain the acceptable grade. Refer to faculty and school regulations.
Calculation of Grade Point Average
The University of Manitoba will report cumulative and term grade point averages for all students through Aurora Student.
Please also refer to the Grade Point Averages Policy found in the University Policies and Procedures..
Quality Points
The quality points for a course are the product of the credit hours for the course and the grade point obtained by the student; e.g., 3 credit hours with a grade of “B” (3.0 points) = 3 credit hours x 3.0 = 9.0 quality points.
Quality Point Total
The quality point total is the sum of quality points accumulated as students proceed through their program of studies.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
The grade point average (GPA) is the quality point total divided by the total number of credit hours.
Example:
| Course | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Points | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 3 | B | 3 | 9 |
| Course 2 | 3 | B+ | 3.5 | 10.5 |
| Course 3 | 3 | C+ | 2.5 | 7.5 |
| Course 4 | 3 | B | 3 | 9 |
| Course 5 | 3 | A | 4 | 12 |
| Totals | 15 | 48 |
Grade point average: 240 Quality Points / 15 Credit Hours = 3.20
Poor Grades and Program Progression
A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.
Students in doubt as to the status of their record should consult an advisor in their faculty or school.
For minimum grade levels, especially as they affect progression requirements, see the faculty or school regulations in the Academic Calendar or consult an advisor.
Academic Honours
Students qualify for the Honour List (Dean’s, Director’s, University 1) when they achieve qualifying grade point averages, as specified by the faculty/school or program regulations.
In addition, outstanding academic achievement will qualify students for other honours and awards. These include:
- the University Gold Medal, which is awarded at graduation in each faculty or school to the student with the most outstanding academic record;
- program medals, which are awarded by faculties and schools to the best student graduating from a specific program;
- graduation “with distinction”, which is recorded on the transcripts of all students who attain a qualifying grade point average;
- and other medals and prizes that are specific to programs or disciplines.
Academic Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation
Students shall be informed of the method of evaluation to be used in each course, as specified in the Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regard to Students Policy, found in the University Policies and Procedures.
In departments where a course is offered in more than one section, the department offering the course endeavours to provide instruction so that all sections cover similar topics and that all students achieve a similar level of competency in the topic. However, there will be differences in evaluation as well as in teaching style, readings and assignments from one section to another. Students may contact the department for additional information before registration.
Credit for Term Work
In subjects involving written examinations, laboratories, and term assignments, a student may be required to pass each component separately. If no final examination is scheduled in a course, the student’s final grade will be determined on the basis of the method of evaluation as announced in the first week of lectures.
If credit is not given for term work, the student’s final grade will be determined entirely by the results of the final written examination. Where the final grade is determined from the results of both term work and final examinations, the method of computing the final grade will be as announced within the first week of classes. Should a student write a deferred examination, term grades earned will normally be taken into account as set out in the immediately preceding paragraph.
Repeating a Course
A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.
Elective courses graded “F” may either be repeated or another elective substituted. All electives in a program must be approved by the faculty or school.
Probation and Academic Suspension
Failure to meet minimum levels of performance as specified in the regulations of the faculty or school will result in a student being placed either on probation or academic suspension in accordance with the faculty or school regulations.
A student’s status is determined, following final examinations, at the end of each term (Fall, Winter or Summer terms) or at the end of an academic session as specified in faculty regulations. A student placed on probation is advised to discuss his/her program prior to the next registration with a representative of the dean or director to determine which courses, if any, should be repeated.
A student placed on academic suspension will normally be permitted to apply for re-entry to the faculty or school after one year has elapsed, but reinstatement is not automatic and individual faculty or school regulations must always be consulted.
While on suspension, students are not normally admissible to another faculty or school.
Other Forms of Earning Degree Credit
Letter of Permission for Transfer of Credit
Students in degree programs at this university may take courses at other recognized colleges or universities for transfer of credit provided such courses are approved at least one month prior to the commencement of classes at the other institution by the faculty or school in which they are currently registered. The approval is subject to individual faculty/school regulations and is granted in the form of a Letter of Permission. The student must obtain a Letter of Permission whether or not the course/s being taken are for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba. Failure to obtain a Letter of Permission may have serious academic implications.
To obtain a Letter of Permission, application must be made to the Registrar’s Office as early as possible and at least one month prior to when required at the other institution.
Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. The fees are for each application and a separate application is required for each session and institution regardless of the number of courses being considered. Students planning to seek permission to take courses elsewhere for transfer of credit to the University of Manitoba are cautioned to check the current Academic Calendar for the residence and degree requirements of the degree programs in which they are enrolled.
Transferred courses will be given assigned credit hour values and grades. The transferred grade will be included in the student's degree and cumulative GPA.
Challenge for Credit
The purpose of Challenge for Credit is to provide students of the university with some means of obtaining academic credit in University of Manitoba courses (not otherwise obtainable as a transfer of credit from other institutions) for practical training and experience, or reading and study previously completed. Students who have registered to challenge would normally not attend classes or laboratories. Courses which have previously been taken at the University of Manitoba may not be challenged for credit.
To be eligible to challenge for credit a student must first be admitted to a faculty or school of the University of Manitoba. Eligible students will be required to demonstrate their competence in the courses which they are challenging for credit. Where formal, written examinations are required, these will be generally scheduled during the regular examination sessions in April/May, June, August, or December.
For information regarding requirements, procedures, applications and fees a student should contact the office of the faculty or school in which the student is enrolled, or in the case of new students, the faculty or school to which the new student has been admitted.
Application of Course Credit when transferring between Programs within the University of Manitoba
When students transfer into program from another faculty or school within the University of Manitoba, some course credits previously earned may be applied to the new program. The credit hour value assigned by the faculty or school that offers the course is used. That is, there can only be one credit weight designated for a course with a particular course number.
Appeal of Academic Decisions, Admission Decisions and Academic Accommodation Decisions
The Senate Committee on Appeals will consider appeals of Academic Decisions, Admission Decisions and Academic Accommodation Decisions, in accordance with the Senate Committee on Appeals policy and procedure.
Academic Decisions: Decisions of Faculty/School Councils or their Appeal Bodies, of Professional Unsuitability Committees, of Faculty/School Award Selection Committees and of the Comité d’appels de l’Université de Saint Boniface upon application by Appellants.
Admission Decisions: Decisions of Faculty/School/College admission selection committees, and these only when the Appellant has sought reconsideration by the admission selection committee as set out below:
i) Administrative decisions which affect the admission process
ii) Decisions of Faculties/Schools/Colleges or Admissions Office personnel regarding eligibility requirements
iii) Decisions of Faculties/Schools/Colleges regarding granting transfer of credit at the point of admission and possible granting of advanced standing
Academic Accommodation Decisions: Decisions of the Director of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) regarding a request for reconsideration of a proposed accommodation.
The Senate Committee on Appeals policy and procedure as well as an Appeal Form may be obtained from the Governing Documents website.
Academic Integrity
The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously. As a member of the International Centre for Academic Integrity, the University defines academic integrity as a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. (International Centre for Academic Integrity, 2014)
To help students understand the expectations of the University of Manitoba, definitions for the types of prohibited behaviours are in the Student Academic Misconduct Procedure and provided below.
"Academic Misconduct" means any conduct that has, or might reasonably be seen to have, an adverse effect on the academic integrity of the University, including but not limited to:
(a) Plagiarism – the presentation or use of information, ideas, images, sentences, findings, etc. as one’s own without appropriate attribution in a written assignment, test or final examination.
(b) Cheating on Quizzes, Tests, or Final Examinations – the circumventing of fair testing procedures or contravention of exam regulations. Such acts may be premeditated/planned or may be unintentional or opportunistic.
(c) Inappropriate Collaboration – when a student and any other person work together on assignments, projects, tests, labs or other work unless authorized by the course instructor.
(d) Duplicate Submission – cheating where a student submits a paper/assignment/test in full or in part, for more than one course without the permission of the course instructor.
(e) Personation – writing an assignment, lab, test, or examination for another student, or the unauthorized use of another person’s signature or identification in order to impersonate someone else. Personation includes both the personator and the person initiating the personation.
(f) Academic Fraud – falsification of data or official documents as well as the falsification of medical or compassionate circumstances/documentation to gain accommodations to complete assignments, tests or examinations.
Note that the above applies to written, visual, and spatial assignments as well as oral presentations.
Over the course of your university studies, you may find yourself in situations that can make the application of these definitions unclear. The University of Manitoba wants to help you be successful, and this includes providing you with the knowledge and tools to support your decisions to act with integrity. There are a number of people and places on campus that will help you understand the rules and how they apply to your academic work. If you have questions or are uncertain about what is expected of you in your courses, you have several options:
- Ask your professor, instructor, or teaching assistant for assistance or clarification.
- Get support from the Academic Learning Centre or Libraries:
- Visit the Academic Integrity site for information and tools to help you understand academic integrity.
- Make an appointment with the Student Advocacy office. This office assists students to understand their rights and responsibilities and provides support to students who have received an allegation of academic misconduct.
Appeals of Grades
Appeal of Term Work
Students may formally appeal a grade received for term work provided that the matter has been discussed with the instructor in the first instance in an attempt to resolve the issue without the need of formal appeal. Term work grades normally may be appealed up to ten (10) working days after the grades for the term work have been made available to the student.
The fee which is charged for each appealed term work grade will be refunded for any grade which is changed as a result of the appeal.
Appeal of Final Grades
Final grades are not released to students who are on “Hold Status”; the deadline for appeal of assigned grades will not be extended for students who were unable to access their final grades due to a hold.
These regulations expand on the Final Grades Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
Attendance and Withdrawal
Attendance at Class and Debarment
Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses.
An instructor may initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations and/or from receiving credit where unexcused absences exceed those permitted by the faculty or school regulations.
A student may be debarred from class, laboratories, and examinations by action of the dean/director for persistent non-attendance, failure to produce assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor, and/or unsafe clinical practice or practicum. Students so debarred will have failed that course.
Withdrawal from Courses and Programs
Voluntary Withdrawal
The registration revision period extends two weeks from the first day of classes in both Fall and Winter terms. Courses dropped during this period shall not be regarded as withdrawals and shall not be recorded on official transcripts or student histories. The revision period is prorated for Summer terms and for parts of term.
After the registration revision period ends, voluntary withdrawals (VWs) will be recorded on official transcripts and student histories.
The following dates are deadlines for voluntary withdrawals:
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline shall be the 48th teaching day in both Fall and Winter term for those half-courses taught over the whole of each term;
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-courses taught over both Fall and Winter term shall be the 48th teaching day of the Winter term; and
- The Voluntary Withdrawal deadline for full-and-half courses taught during Summer terms or during some other special schedule shall be calculated in a similar manner using a pro-rated number of teaching days.
The exact Voluntary Withdrawal dates that apply to courses offered in the current academic session are published in the Academic Schedule.
Authorized Withdrawal
Subject to the provision of satisfactory documentation to the faculty of registration, Authorized Withdrawals (AWs) may be permitted on medical or compassionate grounds.
Required Withdrawal from Professional Programs
Senate, at the request of some faculties and schools, has approved bylaws granting them the authority to require a student to withdraw on the basis of unsuitability for the practice of the profession to which the program of study leads.
This right may be exercised at any time throughout the academic year or following the results of examinations at the end of every year.
This right to require a student to withdraw prevails notwithstanding any other provisions in the academic regulations of the particular faculty or school regarding eligibility to proceed or repeat.
Where Senate has approved such a bylaw, that fact is indicated in the Academic Calendar chapter for that faculty or school. A copy of the professional unsuitability bylaw may be obtained from the general office of the faculty or school.
Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
These regulations expand on the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
Accepting Standing in Course without Examination
In the event that a student is unable to write a deferred examination as it has been scheduled, a grade may be assigned without examination (please refer to the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures). A student who accepts standing in a course without examination may not, at a later date, request permission to write a deferred examination in the course.
Supplemental Examinations
Supplemental Examinations are offered by some faculties to students who have not achieved the minimum result in required courses.
Students who are granted supplemental privileges are normally required to sit the examination within thirty (30) working days from the end of the examination series in which the supplemental grade was received, unless the progression rules of a faculty or school require the successful completion of an entire academic year before a student is eligible to proceed into the next. In this case, students are obliged to sit the examination at the next ensuing examination period.
Final Examinations
These regulations expand on the Final Examinations and Final Grades Policy and Procedures found in the University Policies and Procedures.
General Examination Regulations
Students (with the exception of students auditing courses) are required to write all final examinations. Those who absent themselves without an acceptable reason will receive a grade classification of “NP” (No Paper) accompanied by a letter grade based on term work completed, using a zero value for incomplete term work and for the final examination. If no credit for term work is involved, a grade of “F” will be assigned. Under certain conditions a student may apply for a deferred examination; see Deferred and Supplemental Examinations.
Examination Schedules
For most faculties, schools and colleges, final examinations are normally conducted in December for Fall Term courses; in April/May for Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term spanned courses; and in August for Distance and Online Education Summer Term courses. Exact dates for the exam period can be found in the Academic Schedule.
The Schedule of Final Exams for Fall and Winter is made available by the Registrar’s Office approximately one month after the beginning of the term. This schedule is made available on the Registrar’s Office Website and includes finalized dates and times for each exam. Exam locations are added to the schedule at a later date. Summer Term courses, final exam details will be made available 1 – 2 weeks before the posted exam period.
Students must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Travel plans are not an acceptable reason for missing an exam.
Examination Personations
A student who arranges for another individual to undertake or write any nature of examination for and on his/her behalf, as well as the individual who undertakes or writes the examination, will be subject to discipline under the university’s Student Discipline Bylaw, which could lead to suspension or expulsion from the university. In addition, the Canadian Criminal Code treats the personation of a candidate at a competitive or qualifying examination held at a university as an offence punishable by summary conviction.
Hold Status
More details about being on Hold can be found online on the Registrar's Office website.
Students will be placed on "Hold Status" if they incur any type of outstanding obligation (either financial or otherwise) to the university or its associated faculties, schools, colleges or administrative units.
Some typical reasons for holds are:
- Program/course selection must be approved
- U1 student must transit into the Faculty of Arts or Science
- Required Major, Minor and/or Concentration declaration
- Transcripts or documents required from other institutions
- Unpaid tuition and/or other university fees
- Outstanding library books and/or fines
- Parking fines
- Pending disciplinary action
Depending on the reason for the hold, limited or no administrative or academic services will be provided to students on Hold Status until the specific obligations have been met.
Students must clear their holds prior to registration by contacting the appropriate office. Students with outstanding financial obligations to the university will not be permitted to register again until the hold has been cleared or permission to register has been obtained from the Office of the Vice-President (Administration).
Advisor and Program Holds
Students enroled in some programs are required to discuss their course selections and program status with an advisor prior to registration. Advisor and Program Holds normally only restrict registration activity; other administrative services remain available.
Students can verify whether their program requires consultation with an advisor by checking their faculty/school section of the Academic Calendar, or by viewing their Registration Time and Status in Aurora.
Graduation and Convocation
Graduation
Students may graduate from the University of Manitoba in May/June, October, and February of each year. (Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October only).
Students are eligible to graduate when they have completed all of the requirements for their degree program in accordance with the regulations described in the chapter General Academic Regulations and the regulations available from the general offices of their faculties and schools.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the graduation requirements of the program in which they are enrolled. Consultation with academic advisors is advised to ensure that graduation requirements are met.
Please refer to the Registrar’s Office website for Frequently asked Questions about Graduation and Convocation.
Application for Graduation
Every candidate for a degree, diploma or certificate must make formal application at the beginning of the session in which he/she expects to complete graduation requirements.
Application is to be made through Aurora Student. (Log into Aurora Student; click Enrolment and Academic Records, then Declarations, then Declare Graduation Date.)
Changing a Graduation Date
If you need to change your graduation date after you have made your declaration, you must contact the general office of your faculty, college, or school as soon as possible.
Receipt of Information about Graduation
After you have declared your graduation, you will be sent a series of e-mails to your University e-mail account, requesting you to verify your full legal name, asking you about your attendance at convocation, providing convocation information, and so on. It is imperative that you activate your University of Manitoba email account and check it regularly.
Convocation
Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October of each year.
February graduates are invited to attend the May/June ceremonies.
Graduating students are encouraged to attend with their families and friends because it is the one ceremonial occasion that marks the successful conclusion of their program of studies.
Graduates who wish to attend Convocation, verify their attendance at the Convocation ceremony by reserving their academic attire through the University approved supplier.
Students who, for any reason, do not attend Convocation will receive their degrees in absentia.
The Registrar’s Office will hold unclaimed parchments for a maximum of twelve months after graduation when any unclaimed parchments will be destroyed. These will include those not given at Convocation, those that were to be picked up in person but not claimed, those that were mailed but returned to the Registrar’s Office by the postal outlet or courier depot, those that were not issued due to a financial hold on a student’s records, and those that were reprinted immediately after convocation due to corrections.
It is critical that you update your address, phone number and email through Aurora whenever changes occur. Note that any changes made with the Alumni Association are not reflected in your University of Manitoba student records.
If you do not receive your parchment, it is your responsibility to follow up with the Registrar’s Office within a twelve-month period. Any requests for parchments after this time will be processed as replacements; there is a fee charged for replacement parchments.
Academic Dress
Students are responsible for making arrangements to reserve their academic attire through the University approved supplier. Rental fees apply. Details will be provided via e-mail once Convocation planning begins.
Convocation Information
Information on Convocation may be found on the Graduation/Convocation website.
Personal Information
Mailing Address
In order to receive University mail, it is essential that you to provide the Registrar’s Office with your current address. All mail will be directed to the address you provide. You may change your mailing address and phone number by accessing Aurora Student and then selecting Personal Information.
Change of Name
If you have changed your name since you were first admitted or if the name on your record is incomplete or inaccurate, official evidence of the name change or correction must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office along with a completed Request for Change of Name form. The University of Manitoba uses your full legal name on its records, transcripts, and graduation documents (a full legal name, for example, includes all names on your birth certificate - first, middle, and last - or on your study permit). Abbreviated names, Anglicized names, or initials should not be used unless they have been proven with appropriate documentation.
Diploma to Degree Pathway
A. Students who have completed the University of Manitoba’s Diploma in Agriculture
Upon completion of the University of Manitoba’s Diploma in Agriculture program, students are eligible to apply for the B.Sc. Agribusiness, B.Sc. Agriculture, or B.Sc. Agroecology degree programs providing they have:
- Graduated from the University of Manitoba’s Diploma in Agriculture program (Degree GPA of 2.0)
Students who have successfully completed the University of Manitoba’s Diploma in Agriculture program and are admitted to one of the applicable degree programs will have transfer credit/course substitutions based on the following. A minimum grade of ‘C’ or higher must be obtained to transfer the credit outlined in the charts:
Course substitution allocations for Diploma to Degree Transfer of Credit
Courses taken by All Diploma Students
| Degree Course | Diploma course substitution from the 2018 UM Diploma in Agriculture program and forward | Diploma course substitution from previous UM Diploma in Agriculture program prior to 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| ABIZ 1000 | DAGR 0990 | DAGR 0690 |
| ABIZ 2510 | ABIZ 0450 | ABIZ 0450 |
| AGRI 1600 | PLNT 0410 and SOIL 0420 | DAGR 0420 |
| PLNT 2500 | DAGR 0430 (or PLNT 0760) | PLNT 0750 or PLNT 0760 or PLNT 0800 or PLNT 0820 |
Courses Completed depending on Diploma Option
| Degree Course | Diploma course substitution from the 2018 UM Diploma in Agriculture program and forward | Diploma course substitution from previous UM Diploma in Agriculture program prior to 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| ABIZ 2620 | DAGR 0530 | DAGR 0530 |
| BIOE 3100 | BIOE 0600 or BIOE 0710 or BIOE 0700 | BIOE 0400 or BIOE 0710 or BIOE 0690 or BIOE 0700 |
| ANSC 2500 | ANSC 0670 or ANSC 0680 or ANSC 0690 or ANSC 0700 | ANSC 0670 or ANSC 0680 or ANSC 0690 or ANSC 0700 |
| SOIL 3600 | SOIL 0630 | SOIL 0620 and SOIL 0630 |
It is important to note that transfer credits are based on the overall knowledge a student would have obtained within the Diploma program up to that point of the course being substituted. These course substitutions outlined below do not reflect course to course equivalences. For example, a student must take SOIL 0420 (C) to take SOIL 0620 and then SOIL 0620 (C) is required to take SOIL 0630 and therefore SOIL 0630 will be applied as SOIL 3600. Courses applicable for transfer (credit hours and grades) will be applied upon admission. As per the UM Residency Requirements, students must successfully complete a minimum 60 credit hours of UM courses (i.e. courses not previously applied to a completed Diploma or Degree) towards their program to graduate from the degree.
The approved degree level program electives that may have been taken in the Diploma in Agriculture that are eligible for transfer credit, where applicable, into a degree program may include the following: ABIZ 1000, ABIZ 1010, ABIZ 2610, ABIZ 2620, ABIZ 3530, AGRI 2500, AGRI 2510, AGRI 3030, ENTM 1000, FOOD 1000, HNSC 1200, HNSC 1210, PLNT 1000
All students transferring after successful completion of the UM Diploma in Agriculture Program will be allocated the maximum number credit hours of free elective permitted by their selected program (courses to be applied will be the top grades from diploma or degree level courses, not already being transferred as a required course in a chosen degree program), any degree-equivalent course transfers, plus the following potential program-specific transfers (grades of C or higher required):
B.Sc. Agribusiness:
- up to the maximum allowable free electives (30 credit hours)
- ABIZ 1000
- ABIZ 2510
- AGRI 1600
- PLNT 2500
- plus 6 credit hours from the above table if taken as an option for ABIZ 2620 and ANSC 2500
- plus 9 credit hours to satisfy Group 2 Restricted Electives (Agrology) - which will be applied as core Diploma courses: DAGR 0910, DAGR 0920 and DAGR 0980.
- plus any degree equivalent program electives taken as stated above (not including AGRI 2002).
B.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy):
- up to the maximum allowable free electives (30 credit hours)
- ABIZ 1000
- ABIZ 2510
- AGRI 1600
- PLNT 2500
- plus 9 credit hours from the above table if taken as an option for ANSC 2500, BIOE 3100 and SOIL 3600
- plus 3 credit hours for Restricted Elective Group 1 if students took both PLNT 0750 and PLNT 0820 (will be applied as PLNT 0820, 3 credits)
- plus any degree equivalent program electives taken as stated above (not including AGRI 2002)
B.Sc. Agriculture (Animal Systems):
- up to the maximum allowable free electives (27 credit hours)
- ABIZ 1000
- ABIZ 2510
- AGRI 1600
- PLNT 2500
- plus 9 credit hours from the above table if taken as an option for ABIZ 2620, ANSC 2500 and SOIL 3600
- plus any degree equivalent program electives taken as stated above (not including AGRI 2002)
B.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Biotechnology):
- up to the maximum allowable free electives (21 credit hours)
- ABIZ 1000
- ABIZ 2510
- AGRI 1600
- PLNT 2500
- plus 6 credit hours from the above table if taken as an option for ANSC 2500 and SOIL 3600
- plus any degree equivalent program electives taken as stated above (not including AGRI 2002)
B.Sc. Agroecology:
- up to the maximum allowable free electives (30 credit hours)
- ABIZ 1000
- AGRI 1600
- PLNT 2500
- plus 6 credit hours from the above table if taken as an option for ANSC 2500 and SOIL 3600
- plus 9 credit hours to satisfy the Restricted Elective Groups 3 and 4 - which will be applied as core Diploma courses: DAGR 0910, DAGR 0920 and DAGR 0980.
- plus any degree equivalent program electives taken as stated above (not including AGRI 2002)
B. Students who have not completed the Diploma in Agriculture
Students who have not completed the Diploma in Agriculture can apply for regular admission (via Advanced or Direct Entry) to the degree programs in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Admitted students who have not graduated from the Diploma in Agriculture may receive credit for the indicated course combinations in the chart below, where a minimum grade of ‘C’ or higher was obtained. Any additional courses can be used toward free electives or as any approved degree equivalent program electives taken. All applicable credit hours and grades will be applied upon admission.
| Degree Course | Diploma course substitution from the 2018 UM Diploma in Agriculture program and forward | Diploma course substitution from previous UM Diploma in Agriculture program prior to 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| ABIZ 1000 | DAGR 0990 | DAGR 0690 |
| ABIZ 2510 | ABIZ 0450 | ABIZ 0450 |
| AGRI 1600 | PLNT 0410 and SOIL 0420 | DAGR 0420 |
| PLNT 2500 | DAGR 0430 (or PLNT 0760) | PLNT 0750 or PLNT 0760 or PLNT 0800 or PLNT 0820 |
| ABIZ 2620 | DAGR 0530 | DAGR 0530 |
| BIOE 3100 | BIOE 0600 or BIOE 0710 or BIOE 0700 | BIOE 0400 or BIOE 0710 or BIOE 0690 or BIOE 0700 |
| ANSC 2500 | ANSC 0670 or ANSC 0680 or ANSC 0690 or ANSC 0700 | ANSC 0670 or ANSC 0680 or ANSC 0690 or ANSC 0700 |
| SOIL 3600 | SOIL 0630 | SOIL 0620 and SOIL 0630 |
The approved degree level program electives that may have been taken in the Diploma in Agriculture that are eligible for transfer credit, where applicable, into a degree program may include the following: ABIZ 1000, ABIZ 1010, ABIZ 2610, ABIZ 2620, ABIZ 3530, AGRI 2500, AGRI 2510, AGRI 3030, ENTM 1000, FOOD 1000, HNSC 1200, HNSC 1210, PLNT 1000.