Main Competencies of Graduates of Soil Science Master Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University

Able to plan, identify, formulate, and design, and apply science and technology in the field of Soil Science.
Able to implement the results of problem solving and have broad insight so as to understand its impact on the environment, social, economy in a local and global context.
Able to adapt to ecological aspects based on modern sustainable agriculture principles and local wisdom so as to produce effective and productive crop production systems. Understand and realize professional and ethical responsibilities

Supporting Competencies of Graduates of the Master of Soil Science Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University

Able to work in a multidisciplinary team
Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
Able to communicate well and effectively.
Ability to understand the symptoms of natural changes associated with Land Resource Management
Recognition of the need and ability for long-life learning.

Other Competencies of Graduates of the Master of Soil Science Study Program

Have good English language skills.
Have expertise in communication science and information technology.
Ability to understand processes related to Land Resources Management to develop the latest science and technology from theoretical to applicative forms.

The strategic plan (Renstra) of the Master of Soil Science Study Program is a development plan for the Soil Science Study Program in the next five years to achieve the vision of the Master of Soil Science Study Program, supporting the vision of the Faculty of Agriculture and Andalas University in general. The Strategic Plan of the Master of Soil Science Study Program is an elaboration of the Strategic Plan of the Faculty of Agriculture and also the Strategic Plan of Andalas University. The Master of Soil Science Study Program is no longer faced with problems and challenges that are local and national in scale, but already at the international level. Therefore, the Strategic Plan of the Master of Soil Science Study Program was prepared for the development of a Master of Soil Science Study Program that not only excels at the local, national, but also at the international level.

The preparation of the Strategic Plan for the Master of Soil Science Study Program involves the lecturer team directly, and considers input from alumni, stakeholders (agencies / companies) and pays attention to both internal and external issues. These issues are raised by reviewing social, economic, political, geographical, technological aspects, as well as the development of soil science itself. Currently, the Strategic Plan of the Soil Science Study Program is outlined in the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan.

Vision of Soil Science Master Program:

"To become a superior Soil Science Study Program in tropical marginal land studies at the INTERNATIONAL level in 2028"

["Excellent"] means reputable in higher education in the field of tropical marginal land at the INTERNATIONAL level. This reputation is shown by the production of competitive graduates in order to support the nation's independence in the field of sustainable tropical marginal land management.

Mission of Master of Soil Science Study Program:

Organizing education to produce competent and superior scholars in the field of tropical marginal land.
Organizing research and development in the field of tropical marginal land to support sustainable agricultural science and technology.
Carrying out community service in the field of tropical marginal land to support the achievement of sustainable agriculture
Carrying out cooperation with government and private institutions at home and abroad in the field of tropical marginal land.

Goals of Master of Soil Science Study Program:

Producing graduates who are professional in the field of tropical marginal land to realize sustainable agriculture
Producing quality research in the field of tropical marginal land to support science and technology in sustainable agriculture.
To help solve problems in the government, private sector, and communities/farmers, especially in the management of tropical marginal lands.
To collaborate with government and private institutions, both nationally and internationally in tropical marginal land management.

The Master of Soil Science study program is included in the Indonesian Agricultural College Communication Forum network which aims to always communicate in terms of curriculum improvement and graduate quality. The Master of Soil Science study program organizes lecture systems by course and by research. Both curricula are oriented towards student competence in tropical marginal land management. The minimum number of credits to pass the Master of Soil Science is 36 credits both by course and by research.

Course Structure and Modules Handbook

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Main Competencies of Graduates of the Soil Science Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University

1. Able to plan, identify, formulate, and design, and apply science and technology in the field of Soil Science.
2. Able to implement the results of problem solving and have broad insight so as to understand its impact on the environment, social, economy in a local and global context.
3. Able to adapt to ecological aspects based on modern sustainable agriculture principles and local wisdom so as to produce effective and productive crop production systems. Understand and realize professional and ethical responsibilities

Supporting Competencies of Graduates of the Soil Science Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University

1. Able to work in a multidisciplinary team
2. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
3. Able to communicate well and effectively.
4. Ability to understand the symptoms of natural changes associated with Land Resource Management
5. Recognition of the need and ability for long-life learning.

Other Competencies of Graduates of Soil Science Study Program

1. Have good English language skills.
2. Have expertise in communication science and information technology.
3. Ability to understand processes related to Land Resources Management to develop the latest science and technology from theoretical to applicative forms.