Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
This information is intended exclusively for future freshmen who will enroll for the 2025/2026 academic year.If you are already enrolled in this course of study, consult the information available on the course page:
Master's degree in Biotechnology for bioresources and sustainable development - Enrollment until 2024/2025The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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Two modules to be chosen among:
- 1st year - Microbial ecology, Genetics and biotechnology of no-food crops, Sustainable agriculture - delivered in 2025/2026
- 2nd year - Environmental microbiology and bioremediation, Sustainable phytopathogen management, Climate change and soil functions - delivered in 2026/2027Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Sustainable agriculture (2025/2026)
Teaching code
4S008297
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
AGR/13 - AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY
Courses Single
Authorized with reserve
The teaching is organized as follows:
teoria
laboratorio
esercitazioni
Learning objectives
Modern agriculture has a huge impact on the environment, e.g., contributing to climate change and soil/water quality. The goal of the course is to provide fundamental knowledge about farming systems allowing to meet society's present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs. In particular, the course is focused on the role that soil plays within the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030), the sustainable utilization of soil resource, sustainable agricultural practices, and the sustainable and safe use/valorisation of waste biomass in agriculture.
Prerequisites and basic notions
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Program
INTRODUCTION. Sustainability and sustainable development: journey 2050. The U.N. Sustainable development goals. The soil system and ecosystem services. Sustainable utilization of the soil resource. Main causes of soil degradation. Agriculture vs. sustainability: background, problems and limitations, possible solutions. Main physical and chemical soil properties, and their influence on sustainable agriculture. Soil management for a sustainable agriculture.
UTILIZATION AND RECYCLE OF WASTE BIOMASS IN AGRICULTURE. Waste biomass types and main recycling techniques in agriculture. COMPOST: the composting process, matrices, techniques, applications, quality evaluation; compost and agro-environmental sustainability. BIOCHAR: from the Terra Preta do Indio to biochar; main chemical and physical features; advantages and disadvantages of biochar application in agricultural soils; biochar and agro-environmental sustainability. DIGESTATE: main chemical features; advantages and disadvantages of its application in agricultural soils; digestate and agro-environmental sustainability. RECYCLED BIOMASS: legislation and analytical methods of characterization.
SOIL POLLUTION. Agriculture vs. pollution. Heavy metals and organic pollutants. Bioavailability and fate of pollutants in soil.
VISIT to composting and/or anaerobic digestion plants.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Classroom lectures, classroom discussion of scientific papers, lab and classroom activities, field trip.
Learning assessment procedures
The final exam consists of an oral interview (ca. 30 min of duration; generally consisting of 3 questions) on the topics developed during the course.
Evaluation criteria
The final exam aims at ascertaining both the completeness and the rigor of learned concepts as well as the ability to link them and discuss implications. The final examination method is the same for attending and non-attending students.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The final grade depends exclusively on the oral interview.
Exam language
Italiano.
Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs
This initiative contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030. More information on sustainability
