EART 2004 Soils and Substrates
Credit Points 10
Coordinator Jason Reynolds Opens in new window
Description This subject provides you with a basic understanding of soil formation and erosion processes, soil physical, chemical and biological properties, and the diversity and classification of soils in the Australian landscape. These basic principles, along with alternative substrates, are explored in relation to the sustainable management of soils and substrates for horticultural and agricultural production and for environmental management and other land uses. The practical sessions are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include field description and analysis of soil profiles and properties, soil sampling principles and practice, laboratory measurement of soil and substrate physical and chemical properties essential/important for plant growth, soil/substrate biology.
School Science
Discipline Soil Science
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Restrictions
Successful completion of 60 credit points
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1000 words x 3 | 40 | N | Individual |
| Presentation | 1 Hour | 30 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 30 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Raymond R. Weil and Nyle C. Brady, The Nature and Properties of Soils, Global Edition eBook(https://www.pearson.com.au/9781292162249)
Teaching Periods