agr2ils introduction to land and soil management

INTRODUCTION TO LAND AND SOIL MANAGEMENT

AGR2ILS

2020

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.

SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorGary Clark

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesCHE1GEN OR CHE1CHF

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Soils: Their properties and management

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrereading

AuthorCharman PEV and Murphy BW

Year2007

Edition/Volume3RD EDN

PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Elements of the nature and properties of soils

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorBrady, NC., and Weil, R.R

Year2002

Edition/Volume3RD EDN

PublisherPRENTICE HALL INTERNATIONAL, LONDON

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Understand and demonstrate a knowledge of soil properties and their relationship to the control of plant growth and performance

02. Critique the significance and relevance of soil properties in agriculture and the environment

03. Explain the development and variation of physical properties of soil across the landscape, and their relevance to plant growth and land use

04. Apply knowledge of soil properties to classify soils in the landscape

05. Compute basic mathematical calculations and prepare graphic presentations of soils data consistent with scientific standards

06. Analyse the movement and storage of water in soil, and explain its the relevance to plant growth and agricultural

07. Recognise the inputs and outputs of nutrient cycling and soil organic matter and explain how they relate to plant production and health of the environment

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGary Clark

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours directed reading per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Subject concepts available through self-directed on-line modules.

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Including field excursions

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Practical reports (3) based on laboratory work (Total 2250 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7
Practical worksheets (3) based on laboratory work (Total 600 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7
Post-workshop quizzes (8) (Total 1600 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7