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Academic year 2015/2016
Master's Degree (MSc) on AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES
PARKS AND GARDENS PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

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

Course info
The 2nd cycle 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 enables graduates to: - acquire a cultural background appropriate to carry out basic and applied research and experimentation activities, 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, even 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 livestock 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 technical opinions to non- specialists farm operators; - acquire competence in international agricultural policy, market and marketing, as well as in the 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). The Degree Course includes 11 compulsory examinations, an elective examination, , a practical training within external credited facilities, and the final examination, with the preparation of a written dissertation 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.
Self-employment, research, public and private green areas, technical assistance
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 paper written by the student under the guidance of a supervisor. The assigned topic for the degree dissertation may 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 discussion of the written 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
12576 - INTRODUCTION TO CAD - LABORATORY Details ORLANDO (PA) 6.0 1 V F
13958 - APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL BOTANY - INTEGRATED COURSE Details VENTURELLA (PO)VENTURELLA GIUSEPPE 6.0 1 V
TAXONOMY OF ORNAMENTAL SPECIES VENTURELLA (PO) 3.0 C BIO/02
LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY SCHICCHI (PO) 3.0 C BIO/03
15400 - TERRITORIAL AGRONOMY AND PHYTODEPURATION Details LA BELLA (PO) 9.0 1 V B AGR/02
15401 - FLOWER GROWING AND NURSERY Details IAPICHINO (PA) 6.0 1 V B AGR/04
12570 - ORNAMENTAL PLANTS-URBAN ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION - INTEGRATED COURSE Details MOTISI (PO) 12.0 2 V
TREE PLANTS IN THE URBAN ECOSYSTEM MOTISI (PO) 6.0 B AGR/03
HERBACEOUS PLANTS IN THE URBAN ECOSYSTEM TUTTOLOMONDO (PO) 6.0 B AGR/02
12573 - WATER PROVISIONS, IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE PLANTS Details IOVINO (PO) 6.0 2 V C AGR/08
15478 - TURFGRASS SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT Details SARNO (PA) 6.0 2 V B AGR/02
16810 - GREEN AREAS IMPLANTATION AND MAINTENANCE - INTEGRATED COURSE Details FEBO (PO) 6.0 2 V
ERGONOMICS AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION FEBO (PO) 3.0 C AGR/09
MACHINERY FOR GREEN AREAS CREATION AND MAINTENANCE MORELLO (RU) 3.0 C AGR/09
Free subjects (suggested) 9.0 D
Teachings second year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
05917 - FINAL EXAMINATION 9.0 1 G E
07553 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3.0 1 G F
12579 - DEFENCE OF ORNAMENTAL VEGETATION Details PERI (PO) 9.0 1 V
ARTHROPODS OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS PERI (PO) 6.0 B AGR/11
INTEGRATED CONTROL OF PATHOLOGIES IN ORNAMENTAL PLANTS DAVINO (PO) 3.0 C AGR/12
16065 - ORNAMENTAL TREE FARMING AND LANDSCAPE - INTEGRATED COURSE Details BARBERA (PQ) 12.0 1 V
ARBORICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE BARBERA (PQ) 6.0 B AGR/03
URBAN TREE FARMING FARINA (PO) 6.0 B AGR/03
16091 - DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF GREEN AREAS Details IAPICHINO (PA) 9.0 2 V B AGR/04
17127 - PARKS AND GARDENS DESIGN AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF INVESTMENTS Details SCHIMMENTI (PO) 12.0 2 V
DESIGN OF PARKS, GARDENS AND TECHNICAL GREEN AREAS APRILE (PQ) 6.0 C ICAR/15
ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL EVALUATION OF INVESTMENTS SCHIMMENTI (PO) 6.0 B AGR/01
Elective activities
Free subjects (suggested) credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
18075 - PRINCIPLES OF BIO-CONSTRUCTION Details 3.0 1 V D ICAR/15
18076 - MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF GREEN WALLS LA BELLA (PO)LA BELLA SALVATORE 3.0 2 V D AGR/02
Explaination
Term Term/Semester
Val. Valutation: V = mark in 30/30, G = note
(*) Teaching attended in english
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