The Master's Degree Programme in
Environment and Natural Resources MENVI
Environmental Soil Science
Environmental soil science focuses on processes and phenomena occurring in soil. The interactions of soil with plants, watercourses and air are studied using chemistry, physics and biology. We concentrate on mechanisms that control the reactions and impacts of native and anthropogenic substances on the functions of ecosystems in soil and sediment.
The studies include, for example, characterisation and roles of different soil components, including the solid phase, water and soil air. The objective of the studies is to get a thorough insight into how soil processes can be utilized in sustainable plant production, in prevention of environmental problems and in remediation of deteriorated sites.
We expect you to have sufficient knowledge of chemistry and soil science. The following disciplines are examples of backgrounds that produce eligibility to study Environmental Soil Science in MENVI: soil science, environmental science, environmental chemistry, soil geology, physical geography and crop science.
Degree Requirements
General studies 16 ECTS
Introduction to Studies in MENVI
includes
Personal Study Plan 3 ECTS
Bioethics, 812092 3 ECTS
Academic Writing I, 993734 2 ECTS
Academic Writing II, 993735 2 ECTS
Basic Applied Statistics, 812149 5 ECTS
Work Life Orientation 1 ECTS
Major subject studies in Environmental Soil Science 70 ECTS
| Soil Science laboratory Practical Ia, MAA265, 817860
and Ib, MAA365, 817861 or Soil Science laboratory Practical II, MAA560, 817846 |
10 ECTS |
| Advanced Soil Science, MAA500, 817083 | 5 ECTS |
| Suitable course in applied soil science* | 5 ECTS |
| Advanced Literature in Environmnetal Soil Science, MAA570, 817848 |
6 E CTS |
| MENVI Seminar | 4 ECTS |
| Master’s Thesis, MAA590, 817849 | 40 ECTS |
| Maturity Essay |
*for example:
- Soil fertility and plant nutrition for international students, MAA545, 817600
Laboratory Practical II, MAA560, 817846
Soil Formation and Classification, ME310, 83672 - Biogeochemistry of boreal forest ecosystems and soils, ME413, 83628
Other studies 34 ECTS
Courses from the list Multidisciplinary Environmental Studies (see the bottom of the page) or other courses approved by the professor.
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