I--Statement of Students' Academic Responsibilities 2

II--The University 2

Academic Organization 2

Enrolment Statistics 2

Learning Objectives 2

Mission Statement 4

III--Schedule of Dates 5

Summer Semester 2000 (Summer Session I and II Schedules below) 5

Summer Session I 2000 (May 4-June 23, 2000) 5

Summer Session II 2000 (June 22-August 14, 2000) 5

Fall Semester 2000 6

Winter Semester 2001 6

D.V.M. Fall Semester 2000 7

D.V.M. Winter Semester 2001 7

Tentative 2001-2002 Schedule of Dates 7

Tentative Summer Semester 2001 7

Tentative Fall Semester 2001 8

Tentative Winter Semester 2002 8

IV--Admission Information 9

Associate Diploma Programs 9

Admission Requirements 9

Prior Learning Assessment 9

Readmission 10

Residence Accommodation 10

Textbooks 10

Use of Animals in Teaching 10

V--International Study 11

Exchange Programs 11

Collège d'Alfred 11

VI--Schedule of Fees 12

Ontario Agricultural College (University of Guelph) 12

Tuition Fees 12

Other University Fees 12

Student Organization Fees 12

Special University Fees 12

Special University Charges 13

Parking Fees 13

Residence Fees 13

Meal Plan Fees 13

Refunds 13

Collège d'Alfred, Kemptville College, Ridgetown College 14

Tuition Fees 14

Other Fees 14

Special Charges 14

Residence Fees 14

Meal Plan Fees 14

Parking Fees 14

Refunds 14

Prior Learning Assessment 14

Changes in Fee Schedule 14

VII--Academic Counselling 15

Program Counselling 15

Academic Advising 15

Interpretation of University Academic Regulations 15

Non-Academic Counselling 15

Program Approval 15

Program Counsellors 15

VIII--Associate Diploma Regulations and Procedures 16

Academic Regulations 16

Academic Structure 16

Academic Consideration and Appeals 16

Academic Misconduct 18

Adding Courses 20

Admissions 20

Attendance at Class 20

Auditing Courses 20

Categories 21

Classification 21

Continuation of Study 21

Course Selection 21

Dean's Honours List (O.A.C.) / Director's Honours List (Colleges) 21

Deferred Privileges 21

Dropping Courses 22

Examinations 22

Exchange Programs 22

Failed Courses 23

Grades 23

Graduation 24

Letters of Permission 24

Priority Access Courses 24

Prior Learning Assessment 25

Readmission 25

Registration 25

Schedule of Studies 25

Study Abroad 25

Transcripts 25

Transfer of Program 26

Withdrawal 26

IX--Scholarships and Other Awards 28

General Statements on Awards 28

X--Associate Diploma Programs 29

Program Information 29

Associate Diploma in Agriculture 29

Areas of Study 29

Required Courses 29

Agriculture - Electives 29

OFFERED AT GUELPH 30

OFFERED AT KEMPTVILLE 30

OFFERED AT RIDGETOWN 30

Associate Diploma in Horticulture 30

Required Courses 30

Horticulture - Electives 31

Degree Transfer Option 31

Available at Guelph Beginning in Semester 3: 31

Associate Diploma in Equine Studies 32

Kemptville 32

Equine Studies Program Options 32

Associate Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management 33

Alfred, Kemptville 33

Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology 34

Ridgetown 34

Open Learning/Distance Education 35

XI--Certificate Programs 37

Collège d'Alfred 37

Golf Course and Green Space Maintenance Certificate 37

Veterinary Medical Receptionist Program 37

Kemptville College 37

Advanced Welding Techniques 37

Arboriculture Program 38

Equestrian Program 38

Equine Coaching Certificate Program 38

Equine Management Program 38

Diesel Equipment Mechanic 38

Diesel Equipment Technician 39

Golf and Turf Equipment Mechanic 39

Oil Burner Technician (OBT) 39

Welding and Equipment Repair 39

Ridgetown College 40

Veterinary Medical Receptionist Program 40

XII--Course Descriptions 41

Subject Number Index (Alpha Course Prefixes) 41

General Information 41

Course Labelling and Levels 41

Course Information 41

Course Requisites 41

Course Equates, Exclusions and Restrictions 41

Restriction indicates sufficient over-lap in content that the course under which it is listed may not be taken if the student already has credit for the course identified as the restriction. Students will not be permitted to register in restricted courses. 41

Language of Instruction 41

Degree Level Electives 41

Agriculture and Equine Studies 41

Food and Nutrition 46

Horticulture 47

Veterinary Technology 48

XIII-General Information 51

University of Guelph General Information 51

Copyright Policy 51

The Counselling and Student Resource Centre (Guelph Students) 51

Degree Level Electives 51

International Students 51

Inventions Policy 51

Student Rights and Responsibilities 51

Students With Disabilities 53

University Governance 53

University I.D. Cards 53

XIV--Administration and Faculty 55

The Board of Governors 55

Administrative Officers 55

President 55

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) 55

Ontario Agricultural College 55

Collège d'Alfred (Alfred College) 55

Kemptville College 55

Ridgetown College 55

Glossary 56