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SOSC 627

Soil Resources

Course overview

You’ll gain advanced knowledge of land and soil resources, the processes that determine soil development and distribution and what that implies for land use.

Course information

Available semesters Semester 1 2024 Semester 2 2024
Credits 20
Domestic fees $1,398.00

Please note: This course can’t be fully completed online as you will need to be on campus to complete some activities.

What you will learn

After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  1. Use a soil classification system with confidence.
  2. Explain processes associated with at least one important soil-forming pathway.
  3. Use soil information wisely, understanding its limitations.
  4. Present research findings in a professional manner in an oral format. 

Course examiners

Peter Almond

Peter Almond

Associate Professor

Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences

peter.almond@lincoln.ac.nz