SOIL220 Introduction to Soil Science
Updated: 10 November 2008| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level D - Comp/internet essential | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | November | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | CHEM110 or CHEM110A or CHEM130 or permission of unit coordinator or candidature in a 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 |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |