M.Sc. (Hons) – agriculture in Soil Science
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Introduction
M.Sc. (H) Soil Science is a two years postgraduate degree program, having pre – requisite of B.Sc. (H) Agriculture with specialization in Soil Science. The students are being taught the advanced courses of Soil Science during the first two semesters, after which they have to conduct a Research work under the supervision of a supervisor, have to write a research thesis and then have to defend it in Public (Public defense) to get the Degree of M.Sc. b9hons) Horticulture.
Duration
- Program Duration: 3 years Max. 4 years
- Credit Hours: 30
- Semester: 4 (First Two Semesters – Course Work) (Last Two Semesters – Research work, Thesis writing and Thesis Defense)
- Location: Main Campus
- Recognized by: Higher Education Commission
Entery Requirements
14 Years of Education, B.Sc. (Hons) in Soil Science, with minimum 45% marks, from an accredited institution.
1st Semester
| Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SS – 701 | Principles and uses of Laboratory Equipment | 3(0 – 3) |
| SS – 702 | Soil Chemistry | 3(2 – 1) |
| SS – 703 | Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition | 3(2 – 1) |
| SS – 709 | Soil – Plant Relationship | 3(3 – 0) |
2nd Semester
| Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SS – 704 | Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry | 3(2-1) |
| SS – 705 | Soil Classification | 3(2-1) |
| SS – 706 | Salt Affected soil and waterlogged soils | 3(3-0) |
| SS – 707 | Soil Physics | 3(2-1) |
| SS – 719 | Special Problem | 1(1-0) |
3rd & 4th Semester
| Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Thesis | 6(0-6) |