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== Introduction ==
'''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. Schools and programs housed within the college include:
'''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. Schools and programs housed within the college include:


== Courses Of Study ==

'''School of Land Sciences''':
'''School of Land Sciences''':
* Reclamation and Environmental Stewardship
* Reclamation and Environmental Stewardship
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* Meats
* Meats


== Additional Programs ==
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.


The college also contains apprenticeship programs in the following areas:
The college also contains apprenticeship programs in the following areas:
-Agricultural Equipment Technician
* Agricultural Equipment Technician
-Heavy Equipment Technician
* Heavy Equipment Technician
-John Deere Agricultural Technician
* John Deere Agricultural Technician
-Landscape Gardener
* Landscape Gardener

See: http://www.oldscollege.ca/


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== External Links ==
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Alberta]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Alberta]]

Revision as of 17:21, 6 September 2006

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Introduction

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. Schools and programs housed within the college include:

Courses Of Study

School of Land Sciences:

  • Reclamation and Environmental Stewardship
  • Land Agent
  • Land Administration
  • Crop and Agri-Food Technology

School of Horticulture:

  • Ornamental Horticulture
  • Production Horticulture
  • Commercial Floristry
  • Turfgrass Management
  • Golf Course Management

School of Agriculture, Business and Technology:

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Mechanics
  • Agricultural Production
  • Geographic Information Systems

School of Applied Arts and Career Studies:

  • Fashion Technology
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Office Administration
  • Transitional Vocational Training
  • Veterinary Medical Receptionist

School of Animal Science:

  • Advanced Farrier Science
  • Animal Health Technology
  • Equine Science
  • Meats

Additional Programs

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 college also contains apprenticeship programs in the following areas:

  • Agricultural Equipment Technician
  • Heavy Equipment Technician
  • John Deere Agricultural Technician
  • Landscape Gardener