Università degli Studi di Perugia

Degree course in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences [L-25] D. M. 270/2004

General information

Qualification awarded

Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Level of qualification

First cycle

Specific admission requirements and specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

 In order to enrol on the Degree Course, students must have a diploma from a Secondary School or another equivalent qualification, obtained abroad and recognized suitable. Students are required to have an adequate preparation in the basic subjects of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Before classes commence, the Faculty organizes a month of preparatory activities during which students may attend classes aimed at assessing and consolidating the knowledge of basic subjects.

Profile of the programme

The Degree Course in SAA aims to provide undergraduates with a solid, multidisciplinary preparation in the sectors of agricultural, environmental and biotechnological sciences; to provide adequate professional know-how, necessary to carry out activities involving consultancy and technical and economic management in the various productive segments of the agricultural sector, paying particular attention to the quantitative and qualitative aspects of agricultural production, to its environmental aspects and to the management of required scientific and technological innovations.

Qualification requirements and regulations

The Degree course in SAA has a duration of 3 years, during which the student must obtain 180 credits. The formative activities, based on semester-long periods, take place through face to face classes, exercises, practical work, seminars and a final examination. The curriculum of each student is oriented upon enrolment and through ongoing assessment by the staff of the didactic secretary’s office and by designated tutors (Professors, PhD and research fellows of Departments). Upon completion of the degree course, career orientation is provided by the Faculty in collaboration with the Association ALFA (Association for Graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture). All aspects relative to the organization and management of the Degree course are described in the didactic regulations, which can be viewed on the Faculty’s website. The Degree course in SAA is subdivided into three curricula: Sustainable Agriculture, Biotechnologies and Ornamental gardens.

Key learning outcomes

SAA undergraduates acquire and are able to use specific skills of know-how, oriented towards the applicative aspects of mathematics, physics and statistics, general, inorganic and organic chemistry, plant biology, botany and plant physiology, microbiology, agricultural chemistry, genetics and genetic improvement, crop science, protection of plant production, agricultural economics and animal production.

Undergraduates in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences generally acquire the ability to carry out activities involving consultancy and technical and financial management within the various productive segments of the agricultural sector and are also able to apply their acquired know-how, thanks also to basic computer knowledge and a good command of English (B1 level). Students acquire such skills by participating in seminars and exercises in class, laboratory and open field, and are assessed through tests and/or specific reports written according to the methods specified in each activity, in the didactic regulations of the degree course.

SAA undergraduates acquire the autonomy to judge the reliability of necessary information and to make decisions in a critical, concise manner in order to solve problems. The course also aims to sensitize graduates to focusing their attention on the skills of “knowing how to be” (being sensitive to environmental problems and the risks of adopted technologies). Furthermore, undergraduates are able to convey clearly and with appropriate language, information, ideas and solutions to problems, to specialist and non interlocutors at both national and international levels, through correct written and oral forms. They are capable of using the main instruments of Information and Communication Technology and their communicative and relational skills in order to be able to operate as a team within an interdisciplinary context. Such skills will be encouraged through means of seminars and the writing of reports during the more professional courses. The monitoring of results in terms of communication skills is carried out during the course of exams taken for the individual courses and, particularly, of the final examination.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

The individual examinations take place orally before a board of at least two professors. Other possible methods of assessment (e.g. final written exams or ongoing exams, seminar presentations) are specified in the descriptions of the individual courses. Exams relative to individual courses are assessed on a scale of 30 and, where appropriate, with honours. The final grade is based on the results of the individual courses and on the final examination, which involves the presentation of a written research paper to be discussed before a board of at least 7 professors. The latter is assessed on a scale of 110, and where appropriate, with honours.

Graduation requirements

The final qualification is awarded upon the attainment of 180 credits and upon the approval of a written paper.

Mode of study (full-time, part-time, e-learning, ...)

Full time study and attendance is recommended. However, part-time study is possible: attendance is not compulsory and students can sit exams according to their rhythm and needs.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Professional opportunities are foreseen in the field of agricultural and environmental activities, where services may be provided to enterprises; freelance work; in public administration and research institutes. The skills acquired by the undergraduate during this degree course are standard to exercise the profession of Junior Agronomist, regulated by D.P.R. 328/2001 and subsequent amendments.

Access to further studies

The qualification provides access to the following study programmes: Master’s Degree in Sustainable Rural Development (SRS) and Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnologies (BAA).

Programme director or equivalent

Tabella riepilogativa regolamento

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (Regulations 2012)

BIOTECHNOLOGY (Regulations 2012)

Ornamental gardens (Regulations 2012)