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.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Gary Clark
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CHE1BAS or CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: AGR2SS, AGR2ILM
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Gary 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |