M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation

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Master of Science in Soil and Water Conservation

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation or equivalent

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation or Master of Science in Soil and Water Conservation is a Post-Graduate Water Resources Management program. The Master of Science course in Soil and Water Conservation provides theoretical and practical knowledge of all techniques to avoid soil erosion, development of unused land, rain-water storage, well recharging, development of new equipment to store water, and use of the latest irrigation methods such as drip and sprinkler, methods to remove excess water from the farm (drainage system), and efficient use of soil and water. Following the completion of the Master of Science program in Soil and Water Conservation, there are several work prospects.

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Eligibility

  • Aspiring students should have passed their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized University.
  • The candidates should have secured at least 50% aggregate marks at their Graduation level.
  • Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct an entrance examination to get admission.

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Syllabus

Syllabus for Soil and Water Conservation course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Semester-I

Sr. No.

Subjects to Study

1

Biological Aspects of Soil Conservation

2

Land Leveling and Grading

3

Principles & Management of Physical Constraints of Soil

4

Soil Erosion and Conservation

5

Watershed Management

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Semester-II

1

Agricultural Hydrology

2

Conservation of Natural Resources Through Agroforestry System

3

Land Use Planning, Soil Survey, Mapping, and Interpretation

4

Micro-Irrigation in Agriculture

5

Restoration of Chemically Degraded Soils

6

Rainwater Harvesting and Water Conservation

7

Soil-Water Plant Relationship

8

Wasteland Development and Management

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Semester-III

1

Principles of Agricultural Drainage

2

Pedogenic Evolution in Soil and Classification

3

Principle and Applications of Remote Sensing in Soil and Water Conservation

4

Soil Moisture Conservation in Rainfed Farming

5

Water Management and Crop Production

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Semester-IV

1

Pollution and Conservation of Natural Resources

2

Soil and Water Resource Planning

3

Master's Research

 

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Colleges

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Course Suitability

  • Applicants must be able to raise environmental awareness through activities such as speeches, seminars, and guided hikes.
  • Candidates should be able to advise on how to conserve endangered species' habitats.
  • The Soil and Water Conservation course is designed for people who desire to improve their academic and analytical skills while solving real-world soil and water conservation engineering challenges.

How is the M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Course Beneficial?

  • After passing the Soil and Water Conservation course, the candidate will be familiar with various soil and water conservation practices and will be able to calculate the average annual soil erosion caused by water.
  • It is advantageous to develop appropriate technologies and equipment to assist the Indian farming system, particularly in the North-Eastern Region, in becoming more sustainable and profitable, as well as to educate extension functionaries in the effective dissemination of agro-technologies to farmers, entrepreneurs, and agro-industries.
  • They can also become teachers after completing their studies at colleges and universities.

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Employment Areas

  • Climate Change Impact Planning Boards
  • Designing and Engineering Water Systems
  • Resource Management
  • Tourism

M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation Job Types

  • Assistant Soil Conservation Officer
  • Computer analyst
  • Hydrologist
  • Manager / Senior Manager
  • Senior Scientist - Soil Science / Physics / Agril. Physics

Advanced Course in M.Sc Soil and Water Conservation