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Science, Engineering and Technology

KLA297

Enrolment
Unit Code
Unit Title
KLA200 Microbiology 1 (Marine)
KLA210 Microbiology and Mycology
KLA211 Pasture and Animal Science
KLA213 Soils of Tasmania
KLA214 Crop and Plant Physiology
KLA215 Field Agriculture
KLA217 Agricultural Technology
KLA220 Animal Production Systems
KLA242 Horticultural Production Systems
(Not Offered 2010)
KLA250 Crop and Pasture Production
(Not Offered 2010)
KLA254 Insect Diversity and Function
(Not Offered 2010)
KLA287 Introduction to Plant Diseases
KLA297 Fundamentals of Soil Science

2010  KLA297  Fundamentals of Soil Science

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   KLA497   KLA397

SPECIAL NOTE:  Offered in 2010

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter
KLA297 H

Key Semester Dates
Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date
Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-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

Develops students`ability to undertake basic soil analyses and interpret soil analytical data for management of soil physical, chemical and morphological problems. Issues covered include: management of salinity, soil drainage design, soil water retention and irrigation principles, soil biology, erosion control, and soil chemical processes. The unit begins with field description and sampling of several soil profiles. The soil profiles are then analysed as a class exercise and interpretations and soil management plans are developed.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr exam (60%), written and practical reports (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 lectures weekly, 13x3-hr practicals, 2 full-day field trips

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

REQUISITE INFO
Prereq KLA213 or * KEA101 or equiv

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr RB Doyle

FEES
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KEY

Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.

Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, J Indonesia, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Z New Zealand.

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