Soils of the world and sustainable water and soil management

About this programme

Examination: At least three re-examinations shall be offered within two years after the date of the decision to cancel the course syllabus. Mandatory elements: At least one renewed opportunity to fulfill mandatory requirements within two years after the Knowledge equivalent to: • 150 ECTS first-cycle courses, including • 60 ECTS in a scientific subject such as Biology, Agricultural Science, Soil Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science or Technology, • 10 ECTS Chemistry, • 10 ECTS Biology, • 20 ECTS Soil Science or Earth Sciences and • a level of English equivalent to upper-seconday-school English (Engelska 6). MV0215, Soils of the world and sustainable water and soil management, 15.0 Hp Print syllabus The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent to: • 150 ECTS first-cycle courses, including • 60 ECTS in a scientific subject such as Biology, Agricultural Science, Soil Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science or Technology, • 10 ECTS Chemistry, • 10 ECTS Biology, • 20 ECTS Soil Science or Earth Sciences and • a level of English equivalent to upper-seconday-school English (Engelska 6). The objective is to provide the student with knowledge of the global soil resources and of methods to address soil degradation and agricultural production through soil and water management strategies. Further the course will provide deeper expertise on approaches and aids that are used for characterisation of soils, and to suggest appropriate soi