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==Research== |
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The School of Innovation conducts research on composting technology (including bio-gas energy), environmental microbiology, livestock genetics and nutrition, natural fibres, and new products from crops and bio-processing. |
The School of Innovation conducts research on composting technology (including bio-gas energy), environmental microbiology, livestock genetics and nutrition, natural fibres, and new products from crops and bio-processing. |
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==Programs== |
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The college also contains apprenticeship programs in the following areas: |
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* Agricultural Equipment Technician |
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* Heavy Equipment Technician |
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* John Deere Agricultural Technician |
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* Landscape Gardener |
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== Courses Of Study == |
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Schools and programs housed within the college include: |
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'''School of Land Sciences''': |
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* Reclamation and Environmental Stewardship |
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* Land Agent * Land Administration |
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* Crop and Agri-Food Technology |
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'''School of Horticulture''': |
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* Ornamental Horticulture |
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* Production Horticulture |
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* Commercial Floristry |
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* Turfgrass Management |
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* Golf Course Management |
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'''School of Agriculture, Business and Technology''': |
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* Agricultural Business |
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* Agricultural Mechanics |
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* Agricultural Production |
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* Geographic Information Systems |
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'''School of Applied Arts and Career Studies''': |
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* Fashion Technology |
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* Fashion Marketing |
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* Office Administration |
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* Transitional Vocational Training |
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* Veterinary Medical Receptionist |
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'''School of Animal Science''': |
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* Advanced Farrier Science |
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* Animal Health Technology |
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* Equine Science |
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* Meats |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 15:04, 14 June 2008
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| Motto | The Place to Go Places |
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| Type | public Agricultural college |
| Established | 1913 |
| President | H. J. (Tom) Thompson (president and CEO) |
| Students | 1288 |
| Undergraduates | available |
| Postgraduates | available |
Other students | diploma |
| Location | , , 51°47′25″N 114°05′43″W / 51.79015°N 114.09538°W |
| Campus | urban Calgary, Alberta & rural Olds, Alberta |
| Colours | gold & black |
| Affiliations | UACC, ACCC, CCAA, CCAA, AACTI, |
| Mascot | Broncos |
| Website | Olds College |
Olds College is a post-secondary institution located in Olds, Alberta, established in 1913 as Olds Agricultural College. Total student enrollment for the 2005/2006 year was 1288.
Campus
Olds College has an urban campus in 640 14th Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta and in Olds, Alberta. The Olds Campus features a Botanic Garden and Campus Farm.
Research
The School of Innovation conducts research on composting technology (including bio-gas energy), environmental microbiology, livestock genetics and nutrition, natural fibres, and new products from crops and bio-processing.
See also
External links
References
All facts, unless otherwise stated, are from Olds College's web site: