SOSC 106
Soil Science I
Course overview
You’ll grasp the principles of soil science and be able to outline the soil properties and processes important for sustainable land use and environmental protection.
Course information
| Available semesters | Semester 2 2024 |
|---|---|
| Credits | 15 |
| Domestic fees | $1,001.00 |
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:
- Describe the crucial importance of soils for civilisation, sustainable production and environmental protection.
- Outline the basic factors that determine soil formation, the basic properties of, and processes occurring in soils.
- Describe basic soil physical properties and processes and how they influence land use and plant growth.
- Understand the basic soil biology, chemistry and cycling of nutrients in the soil and relate them to soil fertility, plant requirements and environmental impacts.
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