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Nova Scotia Agricultural College

Agricultural Engineering

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Degree/Diploma: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Duration (years): 5
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

After obtaining a diploma in engineering from NSAC, Agricultural Engineering students enter TUNS where they complete the next two academic semesters during the usual fall and winter terms. The following summer semester, however, is the first work semester of the students' co-op program, where each student is employed in a work environment which provides appropriate engineering experience. An agricultural engineer, after completing two years of general engineering science, studies the engineering aspects of: machinery, structures, environmental control, pollution control, food processing, soil conservation, irrigation and drainage, computer applications primarily as they relate to biological systems or resource-based industries such as agriculture, forestry and aquaculture, and the processing and distribution of products related to those industries.

PARTICULAR ADMISSION CONDITIONS:

All candidates for admission to the Engineering program must present high school graduation certificates showing an average of at least 60%, with no mark below 50%, in Grade XII (Nova Scotia 441, New Brunswick 121 or 122, Prince Edward Island university preparatory), English, Mathematics (70% in Math 442 acceptable), Chemistry, Physics, and one other subject, preferably Biology. Possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.

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Agricultural Engineering (Environmental Option)

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Degree/Diploma: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Duration (years): 5
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Environmental Engineering is the application of natural sciences and engineering principles to sustain biodiversity by protecting and managing the environment through pollution control and management. The program is based on a strong emphasis of the biological and chemical interactions along with engineering expertise. Courses include soil science, ecology, environmental analysis, soil and water conservation, engineering design, fluid dynamics, engineering measurements and control, etc. Adequate electives provide the opportunity to gain practical experience and training in such areas as aquacultural engineering, soil erosion control, engineering hydrogeology, water and water quality management, etc.

PARTICULAR ADMISSION CONDITIONS:

Completion of the first year of degree level science, engineering, or pre-vet program.

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Agricultural Engineering Technician

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Degree/Diploma: Technician Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
Duration (years): 2
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Technician program in Agricultural Engineering incorporates those aspects of engineering that focus on the efficient use and maintenance of land, structures and machinery. This, in addition to basic courses such as drafting, surveying, physics and computational methods, the student will also study subjects specific to agricultural needs such as farm machinery, soil and water management, tractor power and animal science. A major emphasis throughout the program involves the use of computers and other instruments for the collection of statistical data.

PARTICULAR ADMISSION CONDITIONS:

High School Graduation including the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology.

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Civil Engineering

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Degree/Diploma: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Duration (years): 5
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

NSAC offers the 22-course Associate Universities program in conjunction with the TUNS, Halifax. At the end of the second year of study at NSAC, the student receives an Engineering Diploma, and is then accepted into the third year of a five-year program in civil engineering at TUNS.

PARTICULAR ADMISSION CONDITIONS:

All candidates for admission to the Engineering program must present high school graduation certificates showing an average of at least 60%, with no mark below 50%, in Grade XII (Nova Scotia 441, New Brunswick 121 or 122, Prince Edward Island university preparatory), English, Mathematics (70% in Math 442 acceptable), Chemistry, Physics, and one other subject, preferably Biology. Possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.

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