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Horticulture - Food and Farming to Bachelor of Science (Honours), Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Where Are You Now?

Durham College

Discipline: Agriculture and natural resources operations and management

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Horticulture - Food and Farming

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University- Peterborough

Degree Qualifications: BSc(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Science

Discipline: Agriculture and natural resources operations and management

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Transfer credits / courses

25%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 5.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Horticulture Food and Farming Diploma program since Fall 2022 will receive the following 5.0 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 SAFS 1001H - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
  • ​0.5 SAFS 1002H - Case Studies in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
  • 0.5 SAFS-ERSC 2350H - Ecological Agriculture
  • 0.5 SAFS-ERSC 2360H - Agriculture and Agriculture Alternatives
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation 
  • 1.0 unassigned Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems credits at the 2000 level
  • 1.5 unassigned Science credits at the 2000 level

Students who began studies in the Horticulture Food and Farming Diploma program prior to Fall 2022 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received as part of this pathway.  

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
-successfully completed Durham College's Horticulture - Food and Farming Technician Diploma program;
-a minimum overall average of 75%.
 

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students are required to complete the following 15.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems degree:

  • 0.5 SAFS 2500H - The World Food System
  • 0.5 SAFS 3002H - Environmental Implications of Agriculture; or 3530H - Crop Physiology
  • 0.5 SAFS 3560H - Soil Science; or SAFS 3650H - Soil Management and Conservation
  • 0.5 SAFS 4001H - Seminar in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Science
  • 0.5 BIOL 1020H - Foundations of Biodiversity
  • 0.5 BIOL 2260H - Introductory Ecology
  • 0.5 ERSC 1010H - Environmental Science and Sustainability 
  • 0.5 ERSC 1020H - Cases in Environment and Sustainability
  • 0.5 ERSC 2220H - Environmental Assessment: Chemical and Laboratory Methods
  • 0.5 ERSC 2240H - Ecological Assessment for Natural Resource Management
  • 1.0 credit from the following:
    • 0.5 ERSC 4350H - Climatic Change
    • 0.5 ERSC 4520H - Restoration Ecology
    • 0.5 ERSC 4530H - Remediation and Reclamation of Sites
    • 0.5 ERSC 4640H - Integrated Watershed Management
  • 0.5 GEOG 1030H - Human Geographies in Global Context
  • 0.5 GEOG 1040H - Earth's Physical Processes and Environments 
  • 0.5 GEOG 2080H - Natural Science Statistics; or GEOG 2090H - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
  • 0.5 GEOG 2530H - Water Resources
  • 2.0 additional Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems credits at the 3000 level or beyond
  • 5.0 additional credits, including:
    • minimum 1.0 Math credit (MATH 1051H and 1052H recommended);
    • at least 2.5 credits at the 3000 level or above;
    • no more than 3.0 credits at the 1000 level.

*Additional notes: Choice credits must also include at least 7.0 science credits to fulfill requirements for a Bachelor of Science (Honours).

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising).

 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca
pathways@trentu.ca
http://trentu.ca/transfer 
http://trentu.ca/pathways

Check the Trent University- Peterborough website for more information.


Last Updated: June 12, 2024

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