The Soil Environment (LAND2003)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sciences Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
LAND2002 or LAND2001
Assessment methods
Practical reports, online quizzes and final examination.
Course enquiries
Dr Bernhard Wehr and Dr Cristina Martinez
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Soil fertility & management. Elementary biology, physics & chemistry of soils. Plant nutrients & their cycling. Land capability assessment, soil physical factors & plant growth. Soils as environmental buffers.