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Academic year 2011/2012
Master's Degree (MSc) on AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES
PLANT PRODUCTIONS

Coordinator Prof. Pietro Columba
Class of Master's Degree (MSc) on Agricultural sciences (LM-69)
2 years
PALERMO
Free access
Course Code
2059

Course info
The Master Degree in "Agricultural Sciences and Technologies" provides 1st cycle graduates of class L25 more thorough training in the agricultural sector. The course aims at improving technical and scientific expertise for the design, management and control of agricultural production systems, with connotations of sustainability and multifunctionality, at consolidating professional and scientific skills in the field of agricultural entrepreneurship and in the management and enhancement of quality products and processes, at widening the competences the design and management of parks and gardens and technical sporting and recreation green areas, in urban and suburban environments. Graduates of this course acquire a specific professional training in the following fields: - propagation, production and protection of plants, shrubs, tree crops, vegetables and flowers, design, management and development of the productive systems of fruit tree crops, herbaceous crops and vegetables and flowers; - dairy products and meat from various livestock species, with reference to the entire chain: cultivation and storage of forages, animal breeding, farm and facilities management to ensure animal health and welfare, microbiological control, hygiene and product quality; - landscape analysis, planning, creation and management of parks, gardens and public parks and private green at large, in urban and suburban areas; - creation of business and industry initiatives related to the enhancement of production with specific, local, organic, historical, etc.. quality traits, and to food security and the ability to relate to the socio-economic system through forms of integration and coordination of production and organization. The educational programme should enable graduates to: - acquire a cultural background appropriate to carry out basic and applied research and experimentation, and to develop and promote scientific and technological innovations; - mature skills to plan, design, maintain and enhance agricultural production systems and environmental and natural resources also for recreational use and sport; - master the scientific research methods in the fields of plant and animal productions, enabling them to solve problems on specific systems and processes, through direct field measurements, laboratory determinations, data processing and interpretation; - have extensive expertise to design, manage and certify agricultural and livestock systems, to create and manage parks, gardens, sports and recreational areas, in relation to technical products, machinery and equipment; - pursue the improvement of quality and quantity of crops and animals through selective breeding, nursery management, design of cropping systems, defense against biotic and abiotic factors, adoption of rational and innovative techniques and technologies; - be able to support technical-scientific arguments in inter-professional relations with specialists of the same or other fields and to communicate their convictions to non- specialists farm operators to; acquire competence in the international agricultural policy, market and marketing, as well as in technical and economic aspects of product development through the adoption of quality and safety systems, including the relation with the sociological roots of producer and consumer behaviour. Educational activities include frontal teachings, laboratory and field practice and mid-term tests. The course duration is 2 academic years. To achieve the Degree, students must have acquired 120 credits (ECTS), including those relating to the advanced knowledge of one European Union language, besides Italian, subject to special rules for the protection of linguistic minorities. The Degree Course includes 11 compulsory examinations, an elective examination, a language test, a practical training within external facilities, and the final examination on specific course issues. 9 elective credits may be acquired, in accordance with article 10 paragraph 5, a) of Ministerial Decree 270/04, choosing among the teachings provided by the Faculty of Agriculture, as well as by other Faculties of this University or of other Italian and Foreign Universities. At the end of the course, students will acquire the 2nd cycle Degree in "Agricultural Sciences and Technologies", and after the relevant national qualification, they may enrol in section A (Senior agronomist) of the professional register of the Order of Doctors of Agronomy and Forestry.
The training provided by the 2nd cycle Degree course in "Agricultural Sciences and Technologies" prepares professionals capable of fitting in various work contexts, and in particular in: - Planning, implementation and management of enterprises operating in the production, processing and distribution of agricultural products at enterprise, supply chain and regional level; - innovation and control of production techniques for tree farming, herb, vegetables and flowers crops, in open field and protected environment, and for animal breeding; - introduction and management of machines and structures for crops and plants for agricultural and livestock firms, and for the selection, packaging, storage, processing and marketing of vegetable and animal products; - design and construction of irrigation systems in agriculture; - defense of crops and animals from biotic and abiotic agents; - design, installation and management of ornamental , sports and recreation green spaces in urban and suburban areas; - nursery and seed production; - quality control and characterization of typicality; - enhancement, promotion, marketing and certification of quality plants and animals; - process and product Research and development; - business consulting.
The Degree is obtained after passing the final examination. For being admitted to the final examination, students should: - Have passed the examination related to class specific activities, related activities and elective courses, and have acquired the relevant credits; - Have done an internship at a facility of the University or other public or private body and have prepared a special essay summarizing the training activities, as required by the academic regulations; - have prepared a written paper for the final exam (Thesis) which will be subject to presentation and specific assessment. The degree dissertation is an original elaborate written by the student under the guidance of a supervisor. The assigned topic for the degree dissertation can be connected to the internship activity The assessment of the final examination will also take account of the internship activity, according to criteria established in the regulation of the Course board. The Degree examination consists of the presentation of the original dissertation to a Board appointed by the relevant academic bodies. The final examination aims at verifying graduate's capability of writing a paper related to his/her academic education and also to support the topics in front of experts in the field or not.

course outline
Teachings first year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
15399 - EVERGREEN WOODY PLANTS - INTEGRATED COURSE CARUSO (PO) 12.0 1 V
CITRUS FRUIT GROWING GERMANA' (PO) 6.0 B AGR/03
OLIVE GROWING CARUSO (PO) 6.0 B AGR/03
15476 - AGRICULTURAL ECOLOGY AND AGROMETEOROLOGY TUTTOLOMONDO (PO) 9.0 1 V B AGR/02
15477 - POLICY AND MARKETING OF THE AGRO-FOOD SYSTEM ALTAMORE (PA) 9.0 1 V B AGR/01
15396 - DECIDUOUS WOODY PLANTS - INTEGRATED COURSE DI LORENZO (PO) 12.0 2 V
FRUIT FARMING MARRA (PO) 6.0 B AGR/03
WINE GROWING DI LORENZO (PO) 6.0 B AGR/03
16060 - HERBACEOUS CROPS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - INTEGRATED COURSE CARRUBBA (PA) 9.0 2 V
ANIMAL BREEDING BONANNO (PO) 3.0 C AGR/19
INDUSTRIAL CROP SCIENCE CARRUBBA (PA) 6.0 B AGR/02
16061 - SEED PRODUCTION AND GENETIC IMPROVEMENT - INTEGRATED COURSE AMATO (PO) 9.0 2 V
SEED PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGIES AMATO (PO) 6.0 B AGR/02
GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SPECIES GIAMBALVO (PO) 3.0 C AGR/07
Free subjects 9.0 D
Teachings second year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
03437 - FLORICULTURE IAPICHINO (PA) 6.0 1 V B AGR/04
05917 - FINAL EXAMINATION 12.0 1 G E
07553 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3.0 1 G F
13948 - DEFENCE OF PLANT PRODUCTIONS - INTEGRATED COURSE TSOLAKIS (PA) 9.0 1 V
INTEGRATED PHYTOPATIES CONTROL 3.0 C AGR/12
ACAROLOGY AND INTEGRATED DEFENCE TSOLAKIS (PA) 6.0 B AGR/11
16062 - HORTICULTURAL SYSTEMS 9.0 1 V B AGR/04
04011 - IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE AGNESE (PO) 6.0 2 V C AGR/08
12638 - MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR AGRICULTURE PIPITONE (PQ) 6.0 2 V C AGR/09
Explaination
Term Term/Semester
Val. Valutation: V = mark in 30/30, G = note
(*) Teaching attended in english
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