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This course is designed to provide learners with a foundational overview of field crop production in Atlantic Canada. It introduces major regional crops, core production practices, and key management principles, with emphasis on sustainable resource use, climate resilience, and the factors that influence crop performance, quality, and yield across production systems.

This course is designed to prepare learners to carry out effective field scouting to support effective crop management practices. It focuses on practical field observation, basic crop development awareness, and the collection and recording of field data related to crop health, pests, and field conditions to inform management decisions.

This course is designed to prepare learners to conduct field sampling using standardized methods and tools to collect accurate, reliable data across agricultural settings. It focuses on practical sampling techniques, basic measurement and documentation practices, and data quality principles that support sound agricultural decision-making.

This course is designed to help learners explore how precision agriculture technologies and data-driven tools support site-specific farm management. Learners gain a foundational understanding of modern agricultural technologies, how data can reveal patterns of variability within fields, and how software tools support operational decision-making and efficiency.

Prerequisites:

• GEOT1015A

This course is designed to develop skills in spatial data analysis that support the creation of variable-rate prescription maps for site-specific farm management. Learners gain practical experience using field data to inform prescription development and data-driven agronomic decision-making.

Prerequisites:

• AGRI1053A

This course is designed to move learners from Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness to AI agency. Learners build technical intuition for modern AI systems, practice advanced prompting, and create AI-enhanced workflows that use tools, memory, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints. They apply Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with private data and open Large Language Models (LLMs), use risk and governance controls, and design AI solutions for their own domain with measurable return on investment (ROI). Learners gain a practical toolkit and an ethical, transdisciplinary mindset to support responsible AI adoption.

This course is designed to introduce learners to the biology, reproduction, nutrition and health of livestock, with an emphasis on ruminants, swine, and poultry. Learners explore concepts relating to behaviour, genetics, and safe handling practices within agricultural systems. 

This course is designed to provide learners with an overview of livestock nutrition, emphasizing the nutritional needs of ruminants, swine, and poultry across different life stages. Learners explore the composition and roles of various feed types and gain knowledge on how to formulate balanced rations.  

Prerequisites:

• ANIM1020A

This course is designed to provide an overview of major livestock production systems, including beef, dairy, poultry, and swine. It focuses on core production principles, daily care practices, and animal welfare, while highlighting how production systems influence efficiency, environmental impact, and long-term sustainability. 

This course is designed to provide a foundational introduction to plant science, covering essential aspects of plant anatomy and physiology. The course explores the structural and functional characteristics of plants, key physiological processes, and the classification of agronomic crops, with an emphasis on their relevance to agriculture. 

This course is designed to develop learners' knowledge of plant nutrition and soil fertility and their role in supporting healthy crop growth. Learners gain practical skills in identifying nutrient issues, working with nutrient sources, and interpreting soil and crop information to support sustainable agricultural production. 

Prerequisites:

• BOTA1013A
• SLSC1010A

This course is designed to help students strengthen their fundamental skills in writing clear, effective sentences and paragraphs, and enable them to create organized, unified and coherent documents. The writing process is introduced. Students will recognize the importance of writing for the intended purpose and audience.

This course is designed to introduce learners to environmental management practices in agricultural systems and the development of environmental farm plans. Learners examine environmental risks and trade-offs associated with farm management practices and explore strategies to improve environmental performance. The course emphasizes the use of planning frameworks to support sustainable farm management.

Prerequisites:

• ESSE1027A
• GEOT1014A

This course is designed to equip learners with a foundational understanding of how agricultural practices interact with the natural environment, emphasizing sustainability and responsible decision-making. Learners develop the ability to identify environmental impacts, risks, and practices that promote long-term agricultural sustainability. 

This course is designed to introduce learners to the principles and tools used to estimate greenhouse gas emissions within agricultural systems. Learners explore major sources of agricultural emissions and examine how farm management practices influence overall greenhouse gas outputs. The course emphasizes practical use of calculation tools and interpretation of results to support emissions assessment.

The overall program goal of the co-op experience is to complement academic studies with related work experience.  Co-op students can gain enriched understandings of their academic program through practical application. Moreover, the co-op experience can motivate students to further education as well as lead to relevant employment after graduation.  Through their work experiences, students will develop and refine employability skills, gain an understanding of career opportunities in their field, and realities of the workplace.  Students are required to follow guidelines as stipulated in the “ɧ»¢tv Co-op Education” process.

This course prepares learners to complete a capstone project and/or report on an applied technical topic. Learners conduct preliminary research necessary for selecting a project related to their field of study. They are introduced to the structure of the senior technical report and are guided through a project approval process, culminating with a well-defined and approved project topic, and a solid, research-based foundation for completing it. Projects may be completed individually or in teams, depending on factors such as complexity, stakeholder requirements, and available resources.

The Senior Technical Project represents the culmination of learners’ technology program, providing them with the opportunity to apply their technical knowledge and skills in a comprehensive capstone project. This course is designed to bridge theoretical learning and practical implementation, enabling students to demonstrate their proficiency in various engineering and technical competencies. Learning is facilitated through lectures, guided independent study, and support from a project advisor and communications instructor. Projects may be completed individually or in teams, depending on factors such as complexity, stakeholder requirements, and available resources.

The Senior Technical Project represents the culmination of learners’ technology program, providing them with the opportunity to apply their technical knowledge and skills in a comprehensive capstone project. This course is a continuation of the senior technical project. Learners evaluate their progress on previously proposed and developed project, complete their project work as required, and prepare a formal project report. Finally they present and defend their findings to instructors, peers, and other stakeholders. Learning is facilitated through lectures, guided independent study, and support from a project advisor and communications instructor.

This course is designed to introduce key concepts in agribusiness. Learners explore various business models, risk mitigation, financial management practices and economic principles. Topics include market behaviour, organizational models, and sustainable strategies that enhance decision-making and long-term viability. 

This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of accounting principles and budgeting practices. Learners develop the skills to record transactions, prepare financial statements, and develop simple budgets. They explore cost classification and the significance of tracking expenses in agricultural operations. 

Prerequisites:

• FMGA1013A

This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to use AgExpert to manage and interpret production and financial data. Learners build practical skills in digital farm recordkeeping to support informed decision-making and operational efficiency.  

Prerequisites:

• FMGA1014A

This course is designed to provide learners with the foundational knowledge and principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Through practical GIS exercises learners will gain knowledge and skills of the capabilities of GIS software in the development of maps.

This course is designed to provide learners with advanced knowledge and skills of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Through practical GIS exercises learners cover topics such as spatial analysis, data visualization, and remote sensing of the GIS software in the design of maps.

Prerequisites:

• GEOT1014A

This course is designed to introduce learners to fruit and vegetable production in Atlantic Canada, focusing on major crops, production systems, site selection, crop establishment, management practices, and harvest and post-harvest strategies to maintain quality and marketability. 

This course is designed to develop learners’ understanding of greenhouse production systems and how controlled environments can be managed to optimize crop growth and resource efficiency. Learners explore greenhouse structures, environmental management, and crop practices, while gaining insight into monitoring, scheduling, and biosecurity strategies that support productive and sustainable greenhouse operations.

Prerequisites:

• BOTA1014A

This course is designed to help learners develop a foundation in mathematics, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Emphasis is placed on using principles, formulas, and problem-solving strategies in real-world contexts. 

This course is designed to develop learners’ foundational knowledge of marketing within an agricultural context. Learners explore core marketing concepts, market environments, and buyer behaviour, as well as how traditional and digital strategies support business goals. 

This course provides an introduction to the meaning of community service.  Students learn how community service can enhance a student’s educational experience, personal growth, employability, and civic responsibility. Students participate in one day of volunteering to enhance their understanding of civic responsibility and to help the New Brunswick Community College realize its vision of transforming lives and communities.

This course is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge required for safe and responsible pesticide application. It covers topics such as pesticide legislation, labelling, safety protocols, and environmental protection. Emphasis is placed on best practices to minimize risks to applicators, the public, and the environment.  

This course is designed to introduce learners to pest and disease management in agricultural systems. It covers the biology, ecology, and behaviour of major pests and pathogens, the principles and components of integrated pest management (IPM), and the selection of appropriate control strategies.

This course is designed to provide learners with the skills to develop an Integrated Weed Management (IWM) plan tailored to specific weed issues and crop systems. Learners identify common weed species, explore control methods, and discuss their ecological and economic impacts. The course also covers herbicide calculations and decision-making approaches for effective weed management in agricultural systems.

Prerequisites:

• BOTA1013A

This course introduces students to basic computer applications and tools that are integral to all engineering disciplines, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and electronic file management and data sharing.

Students learn how to select and use appropriate computer applications to perform tasks such as research, data analysis, data presentation and sharing, and preparation of technical documents and reports within their discipline. An emphasis is placed on the data security, and safe use and management of files in a collaborative networked environment. Learning is achieved through practical application of skills during hands-on class activities and assignments.

In New Brunswick, everyone in the workplace, including employers and employees, is responsible for their own health and safety and for the health and safety of those around them. This course introduces students to the importance of working safely and addresses how employers, supervisors, and employees can control the hazards and risks associated with the workplace. Students also learn about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including WorkSafeNB, the employer, the supervisor, and the employee in ensuring workplaces are safe.

This course is designed to develop learners’ foundational knowledge of food safety and quality within farm-based production systems. Learners explore how standards, regulations, and on-farm practices work together to reduce risk and protect food quality, supporting informed decision-making and the development of a practical farm food safety plan.

This course is designed to introduce learners to the fundamentals of soil science, including soil formation, classification, and key physical, chemical, and biological properties. Emphasis is placed on soil health and its role in crop production and sustainable land management. Learners gain practical experience in soil sampling, profiling, and measuring essential soil properties.

This course provides students with an understanding of statistical principles and methods.  Students will learn how to collect, organize and report statistical data using elementary statistical techniques such as construction of frequency distributions, histograms and scatterplots. They will also learn how to use descriptive statistics such as central tendency (mean, mode, median, midrange), variation (range, variable, standard deviation), and position (percentile rank, quartile rank) to analyze the data and solve problems.

This course is designed to apply the fundamentals of how Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) positions are determined. Students plan a GNSS survey and identify types and categories of GNSS equipment. They will perform survey exercises using different categories of GNSS to collect 2D and 3D measurements. As part of the course, students will learn to setup and use a RTK GNSS system to collect, download and share precise survey results. Learning is achieved through in class activities and hands on experience.

This course is designed to provide learners with an overview of the functions, operations, and adjustments of various agricultural machinery beyond tractors. Learners gain knowledge in tillage, spraying, harvesting, baling, and forage equipment, as well as the safe attachment and detachment of implements. The course covers proper calibration, equipment maintenance, and efficiency optimization.

This course is designed to provide learners with knowledge of agricultural equipment safety, including risk identification, safety protocols, safety features, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Learners explore essential tractor systems, power take-off (PTO) hazards, safe operating procedures, and the importance of routine maintenance. This course focuses on safety awareness and does not include hands-on tractor operation or driving instruction. The course also covers how Global Positioning System (GPS) and precision agriculture enhance equipment efficiency and farm management.