agr2ils introduction to land and soil
INTRODUCTION TO LAND AND SOIL MANAGEMENT
AGR2ILS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject, is designed an introduction to land and soil management, particularly in agriculture and the environment. Topics covered include, soil formation, soil classification, soil structure and soil nutrients are covered. The physical, chemical and biological processes in soils and landscapes are investigated. Important issues such as salinity, sodicity will also be discussed.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGary Clark
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CHE1BAS or CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects AGR2SS, AGR2ILM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Elements of the nature and properties of soils | Recommended | Brady, NC., and Weil, R.R | 3RD EDN, PRENTICE HALL INTERNATIONAL, LONDON 2002. |
Readings | Soils: Their properties and management | Preliminary | Charman PEV and Murphy BW | 3RD EDN, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2007 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGary Clark
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Online content"
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Including field excursions"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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Presentation and project | A project will require an oral and written assessment of an exercise in land capability, incorporating knowledge of soil, formation, soil physical and chemical properties learned during the semester. | 10 |
Scientific reports (approx 500-1000 words each) based on laboratory work | 30 | |
Tests/exams throughout the semester equivalent to 3-hours | 60 |