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Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy

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Program Information

School:Olds College
Faculty:Werklund School of Agriculture Technology
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agronomy and Crop Science
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
Description:The Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy program is an exciting NEW diploma focused on agronomy and technology. Graduates from the Diploma in Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy will be prepared for careers that require a deep understanding of the connectedness between agronomy, agriculture machinery/purpose built network management, and data sciences.

Students will engage in hands-on training on our Olds College Smart Farm ecosystem, focusing on integrating precision technology and agronomy and enhancing decision support systems through actionable and effective on-farm decision making. Graduates will be prepared to work in fast-paced environments where emerging technologies are constantly influencing the industry.
URL:Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy at Olds College
Length:2 Year(s)
Scholarships:4
Careers:Agricultural Representatives, Consultants and SpecialistsAgrologistsFarmers and Farm ManagersSee More...

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  • 2 of  Grade11 Chemistry  or  Grade11 Biology  or  Grade11 Science  or  Grade11 Physics 
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Applied Mathematics  or  Grade11 Mathematics  or  Grade11 Pure Mathematics 

Applicants must have 50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2; 50% or better in Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 (Pure or Applied Math 20); and 50% or better in 2 of Science 20, Chemistry 20, Biology 20 or Physics 20 or 1 of Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on November 16, 2020
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