Agro-environmental Sciences - No longer available
Agro-environmental Sciences - No longer available
Course sheet
A.Y. 2022/2023
Master programme
LM-73 - Forestry and environment
The Master's Degree Course in Agro-environmental Sciences aims at forming graduates with a wide cultural and scientific background in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, and economy. Specific objective of the Master's Degree Course is to form a graduate endowed with the scientific and technical tools useful to operate in the field of planning and management of the rural and forest environment and landscape, able to match economic efficiency with the protection and enhancement of natural resources. The graduate in Agro-environmental Sciences will have a valuable scientific and operational preparation in the disciplines that concern the protection of natural resources and the technological and economic features of rural and forest territories; he/she will also possess the cultural tools for a systemic analysis of the environment in all its biotic and abiotic components and of their interactions. The curriculum foresees a tight integration among the different teachings in order to facilitate the development of a clear multidisciplinary vision of the problems, and the use of diversified teaching methodologies and materials. These comprehend, in addition to frontal lessons and use of the most up-to-date textbooks for the different disciplines, study of scientific papers and participation to practical laboratory exercises and in-field activities, with use of state-of-the-art tools for data collection, analysis and elaboration. The verification of learning outcomes takes place, in addition to the usual oral and written tests, by discussing project works, individually or collectively elaborated in groups of few students, with the aim of efficiently verifying the expected learning outcomes and the achievement of critical capacity.
The professional profile of the Graduate in Agro-environmental Sciences merges deep knowledge of chemistry, biology and physiology with that of agro-technologies and agricultural economy and engineering, so characterizing a professional able to respond to the requirement of highly-qualified professional from Administrations and Public Bodies as well as to those of enterprises and professional services. Graduates will meet career opportunities in the territorial and environmental fields, with particular regard to the planning and sustainable management of rural and forest environments and areas, environmental protection, analysis and monitoring of agro-environmental systems, planning and implementation of interventions aimed at defending and preserving soils and water resources for the restoration and conservation of the biotic and abiotic components of eco-systems, and in the different fields of agricultural engineering. In particular, thanks to the acquired skills, Graduates will find career opportunities in:
· national and regional services for the protection and development of the environment and territory (Government technical services, national and regional environmental agencies, basin authorities, regional, provincial and municipal technical services and departments, reclamation and irrigation consortia, mountain communities, consortia of mountain catchment areas);
· laboratories, professional offices, and service companies active in the fields of both environmental and territorial planning and management and environmental monitoring and recovery;
· companies operating in the field of waste management and disposal and of environmental remediation;
· companies operating in the field of construction and maintenance of green areas and of intervention for the protection soil and water resources;
· environment and territory branches of large companies;
· freelance activities in the agricultural, agroforestry, and environmental fields.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
· national and regional services for the protection and development of the environment and territory (Government technical services, national and regional environmental agencies, basin authorities, regional, provincial and municipal technical services and departments, reclamation and irrigation consortia, mountain communities, consortia of mountain catchment areas);
· laboratories, professional offices, and service companies active in the fields of both environmental and territorial planning and management and environmental monitoring and recovery;
· companies operating in the field of waste management and disposal and of environmental remediation;
· companies operating in the field of construction and maintenance of green areas and of intervention for the protection soil and water resources;
· environment and territory branches of large companies;
· freelance activities in the agricultural, agroforestry, and environmental fields.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
The Course of study in Agro-Environmental Sciences gives many opportunities for stages abroad mainly through the Erasmus+ programme. About 30 foreign Universities of the EU are involved in this students exchange. The areas of study which can be followed by the students abroad are almost all those included in this course of study. In general, students who make a stage abroad attend local courses or participate in research for the preparation of their thesis. The examination scores and the related UFC obtained in the partner universities are almost entirely acknowledged by our university for the curriculum studies. Other possibilities exist in terms of cultural exchange with non EU universities (in China, Japan, Latin America) not involved in the Erasmus programme. More information at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-u48xSaV9eR9Vg-vU9YRT_DAcYCcI50K
Course attendance is strongly recommended.
Enrolment
Admission requirements
Graduates of class L-25 (Agricultural sciences and technologies) or of the pre-existing class 20 (Agricultural, agri-food and forestry sciences and technologies) meeting curricular requirements will have access to the Master's degree programme in Agro-environmental sciences.
Candidates must have earned at least 30 credits in the following academic fields:
BIO/01 - General botany
BIO/02 - Systematic botany
BIO/03 - Environmental and applied botany
BIO/04 - Plant physiology
BIO/05 - Zoology
BIO/13 - Applied biology
CHIM/03 - General and inorganic chemistry
CHIM/06 - Organic chemistry
FIS/01 to FIS/07
MAT/01 to MAT/09
INF/01 - Computer science
ING-INF/05 - Data processing systems
SECS-S/01 - Statistics
Those who have a degree from an Italian university, as well as those who have another qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable, may also access the programme.
Curricular requirements include solid foundations in mathematics, physics, botany, organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry and ecology, and at least 60 credits in the agricultural, biological, chemical, geological fields.
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher, under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than 3 years prior to submission (for the list of language certificates recognized by the University please refer to the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/language-proficiency/placement-tests-and-english-courses/english-entry-tests). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a Bachelor's degree programme through SLAM courses and tests. The test must have been passed within the last four years. Our offices will perform an internal check, without the applicant having to attach any statements;
- Placement test, delivered by SLAM.
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be invited to take the test through the admission procedure.
Candidates who do not sit or pass the placement test will have until 31 December to obtain and submit a recognized certificate to SLAM.
Students who do not meet the requirement by 31 December will not be admitted to the Master's degree programme and may not sit further tests.
Admission assessment
During application assessment, an admission board will evaluate the curricular requirements of the candidates and, if necessary, may ask for further documents.
The board may also highlight any shortcomings to be filled before the admission interview. The interviews will take place via videoconference. Connection details will be notified to the candidates within one week of the interview date.
THE PROGRAMME WILL BE GRADUALLY TERMINATED STARTING FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/23
Graduates of class L-25 (Agricultural sciences and technologies) or of the pre-existing class 20 (Agricultural, agri-food and forestry sciences and technologies) meeting curricular requirements will have access to the Master's degree programme in Agro-environmental sciences.
Candidates must have earned at least 30 credits in the following academic fields:
BIO/01 - General botany
BIO/02 - Systematic botany
BIO/03 - Environmental and applied botany
BIO/04 - Plant physiology
BIO/05 - Zoology
BIO/13 - Applied biology
CHIM/03 - General and inorganic chemistry
CHIM/06 - Organic chemistry
FIS/01 to FIS/07
MAT/01 to MAT/09
INF/01 - Computer science
ING-INF/05 - Data processing systems
SECS-S/01 - Statistics
Those who have a degree from an Italian university, as well as those who have another qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable, may also access the programme.
Curricular requirements include solid foundations in mathematics, physics, botany, organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry and ecology, and at least 60 credits in the agricultural, biological, chemical, geological fields.
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher, under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than 3 years prior to submission (for the list of language certificates recognized by the University please refer to the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/language-proficiency/placement-tests-and-english-courses/english-entry-tests). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a Bachelor's degree programme through SLAM courses and tests. The test must have been passed within the last four years. Our offices will perform an internal check, without the applicant having to attach any statements;
- Placement test, delivered by SLAM.
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be invited to take the test through the admission procedure.
Candidates who do not sit or pass the placement test will have until 31 December to obtain and submit a recognized certificate to SLAM.
Students who do not meet the requirement by 31 December will not be admitted to the Master's degree programme and may not sit further tests.
Admission assessment
During application assessment, an admission board will evaluate the curricular requirements of the candidates and, if necessary, may ask for further documents.
The board may also highlight any shortcomings to be filled before the admission interview. The interviews will take place via videoconference. Connection details will be notified to the candidates within one week of the interview date.
THE PROGRAMME WILL BE GRADUALLY TERMINATED STARTING FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/23
Programme description and courses list
course year not available
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Environment and Landscape: Planning and Farm Management | 10 | 88 | Italian | AGR/10 |
| Modeling and Simulation | 6 | 60 | Italian | ING-INF/04 |
| Statistical Methodology for Agricultural Research | 6 | 64 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| Territorial Policy and Rural Development | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/01 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Agro-Environmental Analysis and Modelling | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGR/02 |
| Forest Resource Management | 6 | 60 | Italian | AGR/05 |
| Soil and Environment | 6 | 48 | Italian | AGR/13 |
| Sustainable Animal Husbandry | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/19 |
| Water Resources in Agro-Forestal Systems | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGR/08 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Environmental Laboratory | 18 | 216 | Italian | AGR/13 AGR/16 CHIM/06 |
| Landscape Laboratory | 18 | 180 | Italian | AGR/01 AGR/08 BIO/03 |
| Mountain Lab | 18 | 200 | Italian | AGR/01 AGR/05 AGR/08 AGR/14 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 27 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Un insegnamento a scelta tra quelli indicati nella tabella sottostante.
Il laboratorio montano sarà erogato c/o la sede di Edolo, luogo in cui sarà possibile coniugare la didattica frontale con quella di esercitazione.
Il laboratorio montano sarà erogato c/o la sede di Edolo, luogo in cui sarà possibile coniugare la didattica frontale con quella di esercitazione.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Laboratory | 18 | 216 | Italian | First semester | AGR/13 AGR/16 CHIM/06 |
| Landscape Laboratory | 18 | 180 | Italian | First semester | AGR/01 AGR/08 BIO/03 |
| Mountain Lab | 18 | 200 | Italian | First semester | AGR/01 AGR/05 AGR/08 AGR/14 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Developing Soft Skills in Science: Case-Studies from Microbial Biotechnology | 6 | 56 | English | AGR/16 |
| Gis (Geographical Information System) for Rural Landscape | 6 | 48 | Italian | AGR/10 |
| Marketing to Breeding | 6 | 48 | English | AGR/01 |
| Patenting and Technology Transfer | 6 | 48 | English | IUS/10 IUS/14 |
| Patenting and Technology Transfer | 6 | 48 | English | AGR/01 IUS/01 IUS/04 |
| Precision Irrigation | 5 | 60 | Italian | AGR/08 |
| Soil Bioengineering | 6 | 48 | Italian | AGR/08 |
| The Instruments of Gender Equality | 3 | 24 | Italian | IUS/08 |
Second semester
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory: Organized Crime and Research Methodology. | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Comparative Law, Sustainability and Food Safety | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/02 |
| Laboratory: Art, Culture and Organized Crime | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory "new Public Governance and Co-Production of Public Services" | 3 | 20 | Italian | SECS-P/10 |
| Laboratory:societies, Rights and Environmental Crime | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Laboratory:strategies for Managing Environmental Conflicts Through Participatory Mechanisms | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/10 |
| Workshop: Anti-Mafia Journalism | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/08 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Constitution Education | 3 | 24 | Italian | IUS/08 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Il piano didattico comprende 12 CFU a scelta autonoma, da acquisire con insegnamenti offerti dall'Università degli Studi di Milano oppure seguendo con profitto seminari, convegni, corsi di aggiornamento, o altre attività organizzate dall'Ateneo o da un altro Ente, sempre dopo parere favorevole del Collegio Didattico, di norma fino ad un massimo di 4 CFU.
Queste attività devono comparire nel piano degli studi e sono liberamente scelte dallo studente con l'ausilio del tutor, ma devono essere approvate dal Collegio Didattico che ne giudica la coerenza con il percorso formativo.
Vengono proposti come particolarmente idonei alla formazione del laureato in Scienze Agroambientali gli insegnamenti indicati nella tabella sottostante.
L'insegnamento di Ingegneria naturalistica è erogato in modalità telematica.
L'insegnamento di Tecniche per la progettazione delle aree verdi verrà erogato nell'ambito del Corso di Laurea in Progettazione delle aree verdi e del paesaggio e si svolgerà a Genova.
Queste attività devono comparire nel piano degli studi e sono liberamente scelte dallo studente con l'ausilio del tutor, ma devono essere approvate dal Collegio Didattico che ne giudica la coerenza con il percorso formativo.
Vengono proposti come particolarmente idonei alla formazione del laureato in Scienze Agroambientali gli insegnamenti indicati nella tabella sottostante.
L'insegnamento di Ingegneria naturalistica è erogato in modalità telematica.
L'insegnamento di Tecniche per la progettazione delle aree verdi verrà erogato nell'ambito del Corso di Laurea in Progettazione delle aree verdi e del paesaggio e si svolgerà a Genova.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy for Agriculture | 6 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/09 |
| Gis (Geographical Information System) for Rural Landscape | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | AGR/10 |
| International Cooperation and Crop-Livestock Systems | 6 | 56 | English | Second semester | AGR/18 |
| Marketing to Breeding | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | AGR/01 |
| Metodi e tecniche per la progettazione delle aree verdi | 6 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/10 |
| Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/03 |
| Precision Dairy Farming | 3 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/19 |
| Precision Irrigation | 5 | 60 | Italian | First semester | AGR/08 |
| Ree Biocontrol of Pathogens - Innovative, Low Environmental Impact Approaches for the Control of Pathogens (BASIC) | 3 | 44 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/12 |
| Soil Bioengineering | 6 | 48 | Italian | First semester | AGR/08 |
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Location
Milan
Tutor
Tutor per i piani di studio:
lettera iniziale cognome studenti A-E: Prof.ssa Maria Laura Deangelis
lettera iniziale cognome studenti F-Q: Prof. Gianluca Galassi
lettera iniziale cognome studenti R-Z: Prof. Guido Sali
lettera iniziale cognome studenti A-E: Prof.ssa Maria Laura Deangelis
lettera iniziale cognome studenti F-Q: Prof. Gianluca Galassi
lettera iniziale cognome studenti R-Z: Prof. Guido Sali
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Contacts
- Degree programme head
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- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
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The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).
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