COURSE CURRICULUM

The Agroecology (BSc) program at the University of Manitoba offers a diverse and interdisciplinary selection of courses that provide students with a strong foundation in ecological principles, agricultural practices, and environmental stewardship. Courses like AGEC 2370: Principles of Ecology and BIOL 1030: Biological Diversity, Function and Interaction introduce students to the ecological systems that underpin sustainable agriculture. AGRI 1600: Introduction to Agri-Food Systems offers a broad overview of the food production system, while BIOL 3312: Community Ecology deepens understanding of species interactions within ecosystems. Soil science plays a critical role in the program, with courses such as SOIL 3060: Introduction to Agrometeorology and SOIL 3600: Soils and Landscapes in Our Environment focusing on soil-climate interactions and landscape-level environmental processes. PLNT 3560: Organic Crop Production on the Prairies explores low-input, sustainable farming methods suited to local conditions. SOIL 3520: Pesticides—Environment, Economics and Ethics examines the complex trade-offs involved in pest management, while ABIZ 2390: Introduction to Environmental Economics provides insight into the economic dimensions of environmental decision-making. Together, these courses prepare students to design and manage agricultural systems that are productive, resilient, and ecologically sound, enabling them to address critical issues at the intersection of agriculture, environment, and sustainability.