A 100% online Postgraduate certificate that will immerse you in Soil Science and the environmental problems derived from pollutants"

There is no doubt that the action of human beings transforms ecosystems and that agriculture itself and the use of soils has led to a deterioration that endangers the environmental balance in many areas of the planet. An unflattering scenario that requires protection against pollution, the search for alternatives to chemical products in the agricultural sector and the conservation of chernozem soils.

In this sense, soil researchers carry out a tireless work, sometimes little visible in society, but appreciable in the recovery of land through different techniques. Faced with this reality, the role of the Environmental Engineering professionals can be fundamental given their multidisciplinary vision and technical knowledge. This is the reason why this academic institution has designed this Postgraduate certificate in Soil Science, which offers students the most advanced information on this science, as well as the existing problems related to soil contamination.

This will be possible thanks to the exhaustive content provided by the team of specialists that make up this university program. Thus, through a theoretical-practical approach, the graduates will learn about soil composition, remediation techniques for soils contaminated by different metals or the latest developments regarding the danger posed by leachates.

The graduates also has case studies that will take them to real situations, where they will have to apply different methodologies and strategies in contaminated environments or with the presence of factors that affect soil composition.

A 100% online program also designed for professionals who wish to progress in their field of work through a university education that can be taken comfortably whenever you want. Thus, you only need an electronic device with Internet connection to access at any time to the entire agenda hosted on the Virtual Campus. In addition, you have the freedom to distribute the course load according to your needs, allowing you to combine your professional and/or work responsibilities with a Postgraduate certificate that is at the academic forefront.

This university program will allow you to take a step forward in your professional career and create projects that can contribute to soil restoration"

This Postgraduate certificate in Soil Science contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts of Environmental Engineering
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

In 300 teaching hours you will have the most accurate knowledge about Soil Science and its contribution to soil preservation"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts

  Do you know the most used techniques to recover soils affected by leachates? Enroll now and discover them"

Access easily from your computer and at any time of the day to the most exhaustive knowledge about soil contamination by heavy metals"

TECH uses the Relearning system in all its programs, based on the reiteration of content, which allows students to progress through the syllabus in a much more natural way. In addition, it favors the reduction of the long hours of study so frequent in other methodologies. Thus, the graduates will advance through an academic education that will lead them to know in depth the properties and distribution of matter in the soil, soil degradation and rehabilitation, as well as the current problems caused by microplastics

A syllabus with a theoretical-practical approach that introduces you to the main environmental problems in soils caused by human action"

Module 1. Soil Science

1.1. Introduction to Soil Science

1.1.1. Concept of Soil Science
1.1.2. Soil Formation
1.1.3. Soil Profile

1.2. Soil Dynamics

1.2.1. Solid Phase in Soil
1.2.2. Sourcing Mechanisms
1.2.3. Properties and Distribution of Matter in Soil

1.3. Soil Classification

1.3.1. Importance of Environmental Factors in Soil Formation
1.3.2. General Soil Classification

1.4. Soil Horizons and Taxonomy

1.4.1. Classification of Soil Horizons
1.4.2. The Climate as a Factor of Soil Formation
1.4.3. The Importance of Bedrock

1.5. Soil Degradation and Rehabilitation

1.5.1. Environmental Problems of Soil
1.5.2. Contaminated Soil Rehabilitation Techniques

1.6. Soil as an Environmental Resource

1.6.1. Soil as a Resource
1.6.2. Minerals
1.6.3. Materials of Interest

1.7. Soil Contamination from Metals

1.7.1. Heavy Metals
1.7.2. Effects of Metals in Soil

1.8. Soil Contamination from Organic Pollutants

1.8.1. Main Organic Pollutants
1.8.2. Effects of Organic Pollutants in Soil

1.9. Soil Contamination from Leachates

1.9.1. Landfills: A Leachates Source
1.9.2. Pollutants Derived from Leaching
1.9.3. Leachate Restoration Techniques

1.10. Soil Contamination from Plastics

1.10.1. Plastics Environmental Issues

1.11. Microplastics in Soil

This Postgraduate certificate will take you into the debate about microplastics and their impact on soils around the world"