Undergraduate Degree Level Course Descriptions
RESM 3000 Research Methods in Agriculture (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is designed to enhance and stimulate student interest and understanding of the process of scientific investigation, project development and communication of research findings in the context of agricultural research. Emphasis will be given on the development of a conceptual framework for scientific inquiry and research with the development of practical research skills.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: Students in third year standing in a BSc (Agr) Major or consent of the coordinator
RESM 4000 Integrated Environmental Management Project Seminar I (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students will study an operation (information gathering) and review management of technological, human, financial, and environmental resources. A group report and individual oral and poster presentations are required.
FORMAT: Seminar
FORMAT COMMENTS: Seminar 3 hours per week.
PREREQUISITES: Integrated Environmental Management student in third year, or consent of the coordinator
RESM 4001 Integrated Environmental Management Project Seminar II (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is a continuation of
RESM 4000, with a study and examination of identified problems within the operation. Working with industry representatives, the course will identify alternatives to solve current problems. Written and oral reports are presented to class and industry.
FORMAT: Lab
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 4
PREREQUISITES:
RESM 4000; Integrated Environmental Management student in final year or consent of the coordinator
RESM 4004 Research Methods for Economics and Business (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The lectures cover general methodological issues within business and social sciences research, as well as considering specific research techniques. Students undertaking fourth-year projects within the Department of Business and Social Sciences begin their projects, under faculty supervision, through this course’s project development process. Other students may instead write one or more papers on research methodology.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: 2 in class lecture hours plus 1 contact hour with supervisor
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES:
Third-year standing
RESM 4005 Project-Seminar for Economics and Business (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Under the supervision of faculty, students complete the research projects begun in
RESM 4004. Each student is required to submit the first draft for evaluation by faculty. The student presents a final report and participates in peer evaluation of the presentations of the other students.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: 2 in class lecture hours plus 1 contact hour with supervisor
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES:
RESM 4004
RESM 4012 Animal Research Methods (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is designed for students who are, or expect to be, working in Animal or the Bioveterinary Sciences, or who have an interest in the methodology and ethics of animal research. The course will include consideration of some of the common or promising laboratory, experimental and field methods associated with animal research, ethics of animal research, and the statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results. Students will be expected to participate in exercises, to contribute to discussions, and to present reviews on various aspects.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES:
STAA 2000.03 and any two of
ANSC 3000.03,
BIOA 3005.03,
BVSC 3001.03,
NUTR 3000.03,
NUTR 3002.03 or permission of the instructor.
EXCLUSIONS:
AGRI 5350.03
RESM 4014 Honours Thesis I (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The two course honours thesis sequence is designed for students who wish to learn the process of conducting original research from the development of a research question or hypothesis to the final reporting of the results in an academic paper and presentation. Students will begin the process of conducting a research project under the supervision of a faculty member at the Faculty of Agriculture. This course along with
RESM 4015 (Honours Thesis II) is part of a two course honours project sequence, and both are required for students wishing to receive an honours designation for their degree. In the first course, students determine a research topic, conduct a literature review and begin the process of data collection. In the second course, students analyze their data and present their results in a public research conference.
NOTES: Students are only allowed to register for this course if they have received permission from the Chair of the Honours Advisory Committee in the Department where their major is situated.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: Admission into Honours program
RESM 4015 Honours Thesis II (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The two course honours thesis sequence is designed for students who wish to learn the process of conducting original research from the development of a research question or hypothesis to the final reporting of the results in an academic paper and presentation. Students will begin the process of conducting a research project under the supervision of a faculty member at the Faculty of Agriculture. This course along with
RESM 4014 (Honours Thesis I) is part of a two course honours project sequence, and both are required for students wishing to receive an honours designation for their degree. In the first course, students determine a research topic, conduct a literature review and begin the process of data collection. In the second course, students analyze their data and present their results in a public research conference.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 1
PREREQUISITES:
RESM 4014