ENV2747

Soil science

(SCI)

Dr A Patti

6 points + Second semester + 3 hours lectures/tutorial per week and 3 hours of practical work per week + Gippsland, Peninsula, Berwick, Distance, Malaysia + Prerequisites: CHM1022 or CHM1639

Synopsis: Topics include the nature of soil, its formation and classification; physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil; soil organic matter; chemistry of the nutrients in soil including ion exchange, ion sorption, redox potential; environmental impact of soil salinity, acidity and soil erosion and their management practices; effect of human inputs and activities on soils including agrochemicals, agricultural and industrial wastes and pollutants.

Assessment: Written examination: 60% + Written assignments/field excursion report: 15% + Laboratory work: 25%