SOIL531 Interactive International Soil Science
Updated: 12 March 2007| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level E - Wholly online unit | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | None | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | candidature in a postgraduate award | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | SOIL 431 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
SOIL431 - Interactive International Soil Science |
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| Coordinator(s) | Heiko Daniel (hdaniel@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit requires the student to have access to the Internet. The unit comprises a wholly internet-based (through a web browser) program of topic modules and assignments presented in the form of discussion via email, and electronically submitted project reports. Topics, chosen from a range of modules prepared by international experts, include soil erosion processes and sediment control, land evaluation and use, soil management in relation to issues such as soil conservation, tillage, soil fertility, chemistry, salinisation, acidification, heavy metal accumulation, land-based waste disposal, solid structure maintenance and protection measures. Further information can be found at: http://www.une.edu.au/agronomy/units/soil531.html. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |