Science, Engineering and Technology

KLA213

2010  KLA213  Soils of Tasmania

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KLA213 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

An introduction to soil formation, weathering and the key soil types and their landscape position in Tasmania. Land management issues such as soil salinity, soil acidification and the basic nutrient cycles in soils are examined in both the laboratory and in the field. Practicals involve the field description of soils, soil parent materials and the laboratory chemical analysis of soil materials. Three full-day excursions examine the soil-vegetation relationships, soil parent materials, and soil-landform patterns of south-east Tasmania. The issues of sustainable land use and land degradation are also covered in a Tasmanian context.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr theory exam (50%), practical work and reports (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks), 3 full-day excursions

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource dependent teaching & learning - H
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: Dr RB Doyle

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