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
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Sustainable agriculture (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S008297
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
AGR/13 - AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY
The teaching is organized as follows:
teoria
esercitazioni
Learning outcomes
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.
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
Examination Methods
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 and will aim to ascertain both the concepts learned and the ability to link them and discuss implications. The final examination method is the same for attending and non-attending students.
