agr3ls land and soil management
LAND AND SOIL MANAGEMENT
AGR3LS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers chemical, physical and biological aspects of soil and uses a field study of lime plots at the university farm to illustrate concepts. The importance of nutrient recycling and carbon dynamics in sustainable land use, and their impacts on the environment are studied. Management of land degradation including soil acidification, subsoil constraints and soil contamination is also an important component.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCaixian Tang
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesAGR2ILS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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Quota Management StrategyMerit based quota management
Quota-conditions or rulesPriority is given to students admitted in SBAG, SBS (Agricultural Science or Environmental Geoscience major), SZAGB, SZAGID and LZCAG for which this subject is core, then all other degrees by order of enrolment
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Soils: Their properties and management
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCharman PEV and Murphy BW
Year2007
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Scientific writing = Thinking in words
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDavid Lindsay
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PublisherCSIRO Publishing
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The nature and properties of soils
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBrady, NC and Weil, RR
Year2016
Edition/Volume14th EDN revised
PublisherPEARSON PRENTICE HALL
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size65
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCaixian Tang
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 hour end-of-semester exam | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Three Laboratory reports and quizzes (300-words equivalent each, total 900-words equiv.)Individual written submissions. | N/A | N/A | No | 27 | SILO1, SILO4 |
One group oral presentation on lime project (400-words equivalent per student)Marks for teamwork are included in this component. | N/A | N/A | No | 8 | SILO2 |
One group scientific paper on lime project (800-words equivalent per student)Students may write and submit the paper individually. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |