AGRI2006 (v.1) Soil Science
| Area: | Department of Environment and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Science Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
313545 (v.1)
Soil Science 200
or any previous version
|
| Prerequisite(s): |
7230 (v.6)
Chemistry 181
or any previous version
OR 7039 (v.5) Chemistry 101 or any previous version OR 314451 (v.1) Introduction to Chemistry 180 or any previous version OR 314448 (v.1) Principles and Processes in Chemistry 100 or any previous version OR Admission into 308719 (v.2) Master of Science - Science or any previous version OR 314449 (v.1) Biological Chemistry 110 or any previous version OR CHEM1003 (v.1) Introduction to Chemistry or any previous version OR CHEM1000 (v.1) Principles and Processes in Chemistry or any previous version OR Admission into MC-SCNCE (v.1) Master of Science (Science) or any previous version OR CHEM1001 (v.1) Biological Chemistry or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | This unit will evaluate soil health i.e. the key aspects of soil biology, chemistry and physics that influence growth of horticultural and agricultural crops and pastures. Students will investigate the interactions between soil biological, chemical and physical factors, and develops models for best practise management of soils for sustainable production. Techniques for soil sampling, analysis and interpretation; practical solutions to improve soil conditions against natural and induced processes of (for example) acidification, Salinisation and structural decline. The relative merits of traditional and novel techniques to manage soils will be evaluated. |
| Field of Education: | 050100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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