SOIL220 Introduction to Soil Science
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level D - Comp/internet essential | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | CHEM110 or CHEM110A or CHEM130 or permission of unit coordinator; or candidature in postgraduate award in the School of Environmental and Rural Science or School of Science and Technology | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | None | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Peter Lockwood (plockwoo@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
In this unit students learn how the soil functions as a chemical, biological and physical system which interacts with the landscape and other parts of the ecosystem, and develop practical soil assessment skills. Students are introduced via theory and fieldwork to soils in the landscape (soil formation, soil-landscape interpretation), and study soil physics (phase relations, fundamental soil physical properties). BEngTech students also learn about soil mechanics and testing for engineers. All other students are introduced to soil chemistry and biology (ion adsorption, organic matter, soil organisms, nutrient cycling). |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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| Recommended Material Optional |
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |