Land and Water Conservation

Subject area
Environmental and Regional Studies;

Professional Profile
Experts in land and water management and control (erosion, environmental monitoring, etc.).

Participant Number

Min. 6

Max. 15

Length
One-year course

Credits
70 credits.

Language
English;

Note
In accordance with the Master's schedule students can spend a maximum period of 6 months at Washington State University, Pullman, WA (USA) where they can carry out research, study activities and internship periods within companies of this sector.

Faculty of previous degrees required

• Agricultural sciences and technologies;
• Engineering;
• Natural and/or biological sciences;
• Geological sciences;
• Other degrees or equivalent foreign qualifications

Language knowledge
A good command of the English language is required.

Selection criteria
Selection on the basis of the candidates' CVs.

Academic director
Prof. Paola Rossi

Branch
Faculties of Agriculture and of Engineering of Bologna University.

Teaching plan

• Agrometeorology;
• Soil Physics;
• Water and Soil Chemistry;
• Hydrology;
• GIS and Remote Sensing;
• Land and Water Management

Obligatory attendance
80%.

Stage
All students will have a chance to undertake a 500-hour internship within agencies/institutions or private companies under a convention, either in Italy or in Pullman, WA, (USA).

Final examination
5 Credits. Presentation of a case study.