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Bio-Resource Management, Environmental Management Major

Increasingly, communities in Canada and around the world are seeking effective, natural resource based solutions to meet a variety of social and environmental needs. The Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (B.B.R.M.) program developed by government and industry partners, gives you the advantage in securing leadership roles in biological resource based industries.

During the first four semesters at the Ridgetown Campus core subjects include:

  • Environmental Science
  • Biodiversity
  • Ecology
  • General Chemistry
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Agriculture and Environmental Stewardship
  • Soil Science
  • Water Quality
  • Renewable Energy
  • Surveying and GIS
  • Environmental Law and Economics
  • Business and Management
  • Financial Accounting

Students will also complete a hands-on integrated research project addressing real world issues in environmental management during their second year at Ridgetown.

During your four semesters at the Guelph Campus, you can choose among several areas of specialization including:

  • Water Quality and Safety
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Environmental Change
  • Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology
  • Plant Health
  • Land Stewardship
  • Resource Management
  • Soil Science and Nutrient Management
  • Financial Management
  • Business Management and Leadership
  • Resource Economics
  • Operations Management

Course Details

Semester 1 - Fall Semester 2 - Winter
Biology I Communication Skills
Introduction to Computer Applications Biology II
Introductory Environmental Science Introduction to Environmental Microbiology
Environmental Law Water Resource Management
Soil Science 0.5 credits from Electives
Semester 3 - Fall Semester 4 - Winter
General Chemistry I Human Resource Management
Occupational Health and Safety Introductory Microeconomics
Surveying and GIS Integrated Project (Environmental)
Ecology Introduction to Business
0.5 credits from Electives 0.5 credits from Electives
Electives Available at Ridgetown:
Nutrient Management
Environmental Monitoring
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Agriculture and Environmental Stewardship
Sewage and Waste Water Treatment
Water Treatment
Industrial Waste Management
Spills Response Planning
Semesters 5 to 8 offered at Guelph Campus
Semester 5 - Fall Semester 6 - Winter
Experiential Education Agrometeorology
Survey of Natural Resource Economics Environmental Issues in Agriculture and Landscape
Soil and Water Conservation Statistics for Business Decisions
1.0 electives or restricted elective 1.0 electives or restricted electives
Semester 7 - Fall Semester 8 - Winter
Land Economics Resource Economics
One of Groundwater
Natural Resources Management Field Camp OR
Soils in the Landscape
Remote Sensing of the Environment
1.5 electives or restricted electives 1.0 electives or restricted electives
Students choosing NRS*4110 must choose electives in 3rd year to obtain the required prerequisites. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 6.00 credits at the 3000 level or higher, of which at least 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level.
Restricted Electives Students would be required to take a minimum of 2.00 credits from one or more of the following groups and should consult with a faculty advisor in planning their choice. Students are advised to pay particular attention to pre-requisite requirements when choosing individual courses, and seek advice as needed.
Independent Research I
Independent Research II
Independent Research
1. Nutrient Management
Water Quality and Environmental Management
Soil Plant Relationships
Environmental Soil Chemistry
Environmental Soil Physics
Environmental Soil Biology
Soil Management
Soil and Nutrient Management
2. Natural Resources Management
Current Issues in Forest Science
Ecosystem Processes and Applications
Water Quality and Environmental Management
Forest Ecology
Environmental Hydrology
Introduction to Environmental Stewardship
Resource Planning Techniques
Land Utilization
3. Environmental Protection
Introductory Biochemistry
Plant Health and the Environment
Pesticides and the Environment
Ecosystems & Process Applications
Biological Activity of Pesticides
Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology
Microbial Processes in Environmental Management
Environmental Pollution Stresses on Plants

University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus
120 Main Street East
Ridgetown, Ontario
N0P 2C0
Canada
519-674-1500