Bachelor's Degree (BSc), Academy of Biology and Biotechnology of D.I. Ivanovsky
06.03.02 Soil Science
Purpose of this educational program
Soil scientists examine the composition of soil, how it affects plant or crop growth, and how alternative soil treatments affect crop productivity. They develop methods of conserving and managing soil that farmers and forestry companies can use. Because soil science is closely related to environmental science, people trained in soil science also work to ensure environmental quality and effective land use.
We train future highly qualified specialists for the agrarian spheres of the economy, able to conduct research of soil and land resources, and professionals in the sector of soil, agrochemical and ecological mapping.
Core curriculum
Basis | Specialized subjects |
Agricultural meteorology Agricultural chemistry Biological and geological chemistry Biology of plants: botany and basis of phytosociology; physiology and biochemistry of plants Introduction: project activity Soil geography Land cadaster and soil assessment Development and utilization of land Soil cartography and basis of geographic information system Course project Mathematical methods and modelling in soil science Melioration and soil recultivation Earth science: geology, mineralogy and geodesy Basis of agriculture and plant cultivation Soil monitoring Soil science Modern methods of soil research Physics Soil physics Chemistry Soil chemistry Ecology and soil biology: ecology, zoology and soil microbiology Introduction practice Study practice (agricultural chemistry) Study practice (physics and soil cartography) Study practice (part 1) Study practice (part 2) Production practice Pre-diploma practice (scientific research) | Agro-ecological rationing and soil quality management Actual issues of soil science Actual issues of food safety Geo-informational support of evaluation of soil resources Innovative technologies in soil science, agricultural chemistry and ecology Forensic soil expertise Chemical soil contamination Expertise of field cultures cultivation technologies Erosion and soil preservation |
Advantages of this study program:
- Application of innovative educational technologies.
- Promotion of graduates in professional activities.
- Based on combining scientific and educational processes.
- Orientation to the formation of professional competencies in specific management and research technologies.
- Method of project learning, technology of managed self-study, online-support of extracurricular work of students.
- Distance learning technology and learning mobility.
- 3 online courses for agricultural training in SFedU and in other universities.
- Basic knowledge in soil science and land management, as well as practical skills that will provide high qualifications in land administration.
- Wide variety of practices in the field of agriculture.
Prospects. Career & Employment
👩🏽🔬🌾Soil scientists play an essential role in protecting, improving and maintaining the health of our environment. As environmental science professionals, soil scientists work to ensure we use our soil in the most effective, efficient ways while encouraging a positive impact on people and our planet. After educational program students can continue their education at Master's Degree.
Why pursue a Bachelor's degree in Soil Science?
Employment opportunity:
- at the state enterprises in the field of land use management, Ministries of economic development, natural resources and ecology, agriculture, emergency situations.
- Soil scientists explore and seek to understand the earth's land and water resources. Jobs directly related to your degree include: Agroecology Specialist. Conservationist. Extension Agent. Restoration Specialist. Agronomist. Crop Advisors. Plant Breeder, etc.
- in organizations, institutions and enterprises, related to the technologies of geoinformation mapping, geodesy, aerospace sensing.
- in the institutions of the Institute and the Russian Federation Space Station, in organizations of various forms of ownership, carrying out work on surveying and assessing the quality of the land.