COURSE DETAILS
   Introduction - PG Diploma in Soil and Environmental Science
  This programme provides an understanding of the chemical, physical and biological features of soil fertility and nutrient cycling and develops practical skills in soil assessment and whole farm nutrient budgeting. This course also aims to develop expertise in the implementation of techniques for environmental protection such as nutrient budgeting at field, farm and catchments scales, measuring greenhouse gas exchange, water quality evaluation, design of constructed wetlands for water pollution control, assessment of biodiversity and resilience in soils.
  Awarded by
  MVNU
  Entry Requirement
  B.Sc. (Biology/Agriculture Environment / Genetics)
  Course Fees

  INR 14500 OR   $ 725
  Note : Indian residents to pay fee in INR and rest in $.
  Course Duration
  1 YEAR
  Subject Information 
  Lateral Entry : Not Available
  Credit Transfer : Not Available
YEAR-1
  		• Phosphate and Micro Nutrient Soil Problems
     
  		• Soil Mineralogy
     
  		• Fabric and Nutrient Status
     
  		• Problems of Acid Soils and Upland Streams
     
  		• Plant-Soil-Microbe Interactions (i.e. Rhizosphere)
      Elective Papers / Specializations
       
     There is no Elective / Specializations papers in this course.
      Career Opportunities
     Career opportunities for Soil & Environmental Science professionals have expanded significantly during the last decade. Increasingly, corporations seek qualified managers to incorporate soil & environmental compliance programs into business strategies and to improve performance by waste reduction and energy efficiency. There are also good career opportunities in government agencies, non-profit organizations, public utilities, and consulting firms.