Soil & Water Resources Specialization

Soils support the production of food, fiber, fuel and provide essential ecological services such as water filtration/purification and the recycling of atmospheric gases. Water resources are increasingly in demand to support human needs, and at risk of contamination and degradation. This specialization focuses on the management and conservation of soil and water, suggesting sustainable practices that will protect these vital resources now and in the future.

Courses in this specialization emphasize the functions and dynamic nature of the soil and water resources. Students gain knowledge of methods for predicting and mitigating the degradation of these resources, based on the most current scientific information and case studies from real-life situations.

 

YOU MAY TAKE THIS SPECIALIZATION WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MAJOR: Agro-Environmental Sciences

For questions about the Soil and Water Resources Specialization, please contact the bsc-advisor.agenvsc [at] mcgill.ca (student advisor).

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 24 credits

To view the list of courses:

Bachelor of Science (Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) - Soil and Water Resources (24 Credits)

CAREER PATHS CAN INCLUDE:

Agrologist, Biological scientist, Ecosystem manager, Extension specialist, Hydrologist, Irrigation and drainage specialist, Research scientist, Soil scientist, Soil remediation and reclamation specialist, Water conservation specialist, Watershed manager.

For more career paths, please visit the Career Planning Service (CaPS) website.

 

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