植物科学计划建立在植物-土壤环境和生态系统关系的基础上，包括植物的生产，储存和使用，以作为食品，药品，营养保健品和新兴的纤维来源–以及用于装饰目的。随着您对植物科学学科的深入了解，您将努力为国内外的现实问题（例如食品安全和安全问题）找到有用，创新的解决方案。您将了解植物生产和使用的各个方面，包括在实验室，温室，苗圃和农场中生长的植物。主要重点是粮食生产，这是植物科学领域，对人类的未来构成环境，经济和道德挑战。还讨论了与环境和食品质量，生物技术，植物育种以及应对不断变化的消费者需求有关的当代问题。
When you study Plant Science at Dalhousie, youll gain a solid understanding of the ideas and methods used in biological, physical and behavioural sciences. Youll acquire a very sound knowledge of plants, along with practical and life-long learning skills, all while studying at Dalhousie's beautiful Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S. <br>Plant Science will give you the knowledge and skills to research and investigate real-world problems associated with food security, quality and wellness. Youll also dive into contemporary issues related to environmental integrity, biotechnology, plant breeding, sustainable crop production and more.<br><br>You will learn both the theory and practices related to the study of plants and their production. Your studies may lead you to expertise in many sub-disciplines such as fruit, vegetable, ornamental or field crops. You may focus on the genetics or physiology of plants or learn how to manage different types of farming systems.<br><br>In your first year of study, youll take foundation-building science courses in biology, chemistry, calculus and agricultural ecosystems and microeconomics. In your upper years youll study more in-depth subjects such as structural botany, entomology, plant pathology and soil fertility and nutrients. Students can tailor their degree to their personal interests by choosing from numerous electives. <br><br>The program also includes production courses which provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills focused on areas of production such as greenhouse and floriculture, forages and cover crops, organic field crop management plus many others. A complete list of these production courses is provided in academic calendar.