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Medium of studying
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Duration
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Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Agronomy | Crop Science | Soil Science
Area of study
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries | Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Soil Science Ph.D. Program
The Department of Soil Science offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Overview
The Soil Science Ph.D. program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and research skills in soil science. The program is individually tailored to meet the needs of each student, but still must satisfy the requirements prescribed by the Department.
Admission Information
Admission to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Application and Admission Procedures are found in the Academic Guide. Admission requirements for doctoral students are found in the Doctor of Philosophy General Regulations section of the Guide.
Soil Science Ph.D. Admission Requirements
Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Degree Requirements
- Each student's program is individually tailored, but still must satisfy those requirements prescribed by the Department.
- Where admission to the Ph.D. is from a M.Sc. degree, the course work will be a minimum of 6 credit hours at the 7000 level or higher of which at least 3 credit hours must be from the Department of Soil Science.
- Where admission to the Ph.D. is directly from an Honours Bachelor Degree or equivalent, the coursework will be a minimum of 18 credit hours consisting of a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 7000 level (of which at least 6 credit hours must be from the Department of Soil Science) with the balance of the coursework at the 3000 level or above.
- To meet graduation requirements, all students must have demonstrated either in their current program or in previous studies:
- Twelve credit hours in fundamental and applied soil sciences at the senior undergraduate or graduate level.
- Experimental design and statistical analysis - 3 credit hours at the senior undergraduate or graduate level.
- Communication skills students will have completed SOIL 7220 or a similar course approved by the Department Head.
- Expected Time to Graduate: 3.5 - 4 years
Progression Chart
| Year | Hours |
|---|---|
| 1 | GRAD 7300: Research Integrity Tutorial (0), GRAD 7500: Academic Integrity Tutorial (0), SOIL 7220: Principles of Scientific Research and Communication (3) |
| 2 | GRAD 8010: Doctoral Candidacy Examination (0), GRAD 8000: Doctoral Thesis (0) |
| 3 | GRAD 8010: Doctoral Candidacy Examination (0), GRAD 8000: Doctoral Thesis (0) |
Registration Information
Students should familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 'GRAD' courses applicable to their program. All students in the graduate program must meet with their advisor/advisory committee to determine courses.
Regulations
- Students must meet the requirements as outlined in both Supplementary Regulation and BFAR documents as approved by Senate.
- Supplementary Regulations: Individual units may require specific requirements above and beyond those of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
- Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR): All students must successfully complete GRAD 7300 and GRAD 7500.
- General Regulations: All students must maintain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 with no grade below C+, meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum course requirements, and meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum time requirements.
Courses
Soil Science
- SOIL 7220: Principles of Scientific Research and Communication (3 cr)
- Principles of scientific research; management skills; writing skills; oral and poster presentation; preparation of research proposal and thesis.
- SOIL 7250: Topics in Soil Science (3 cr)
- Several courses in soil science are sectioned into modules.
- SOIL 7310: Soil Health for Sustainable Ecosystems (3 cr)
- The investigation of water dynamics including water retention and transport in soils, plant regulation of water, evapotranspiration, and the limitations of water for ecosystem function.
- SOIL 7320: Advances in Landscape Processes (3 cr)
- An examination of methods and technologies to characterize landscapes and understand processes across a range of spatial scales.
- SOIL 7330: Nutrients in Agroecosystems (3 cr)
- Advanced study of nutrients in soils and plants including ecosystem behaviour and crop requirements.
- SOIL 7340: Water in the Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Continuum (3 cr)
- The investigation of water dynamics including water retention and transport in soils, plant regulation of water, evapotranspiration, and the limitations of water for ecosystem function.
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