Olds College
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| Olds College, Alberta | |
| Motto: The Place to Go Places | |
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Alberta |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Government | |
| - President | Thompson, H. J. (Tom), B.Ed., M.Ed. |
| Elevation | 1,114 m (3,360 ft) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| - Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| Website: http://www.oldscollege.ca | |
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[edit] 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:
[edit] 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
[edit] 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
