Minor Programs
The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences offers a number of minor programs; the following are offered by the FAES Dean's Office, or in partnership with another school or faculty.
Available Programs
- Agricultural Economics Minor (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) (24 credits)
- Agricultural Production Minor (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) (24 credits)
- Animal Biology Minor (B.Eng.) (24 credits)
- Animal Health and Disease Minor (B.Eng.) (24 credits)
- Applied Ecology Minor (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) (24 credits)
- Ecological Agriculture Minor (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) (24 credits)
- Environmental Engineering Minor (B.Eng.)
- Human Nutrition Minor (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) (24 credits)
- International Agriculture Minor (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) (24 credits)
Minor in Environment (Bieler School of Environment)
For information about the Minor in Environment, consult the Minor in Environment page.
Minor in Environmental Engineering
The Minor program consists of 21 credits in courses that are environment related. This requires the careful selection of complementary courses to permit Bioresource Engineering students to obtain this Minor with a minimum of 12 additional credits.
The Environmental Engineering Minor is administered by the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering (see Environmental Engineering Minor (B.Eng.) (21 credits)).
Minor in Field Studies (Barbados Interdisciplinary Tropical Studies)
The Barbados Interdisciplinary Tropical Studies (BITS) Field Semester is offered jointly by McGill University and the University of the West Indies (UWI). It is an activity-filled, hands-on experience for students with an interest in international studies with a Caribbean flavour. The focus is on sustainable agri-food and energy production and nutrition on a tropical coral island with a tourist-based economy. It is offered annually (in the summer), consisting of three 3-credit courses and one 6-credit project course at Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados. This program integrates intensive coursework with group project work of national importance in Barbados. It contributes to the training of professionals with planning, managing, decision-making, and communication skills. The program addresses a global need for experienced professionals capable of interacting with various levels of government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
For more information, see mcgill.ca/bits and Field Studies Minor (B.Sc.) (18 credits).
Minor in Management for Non-Management Students
Students looking to complement their course of study with a variety of managerial skills may wish to look at the Minor in Management for Non-Management Students offered by the Desautels Faculty of Management.