EARTH502

Land and Soil: Resources and Risks

2022

15

500

A Trimester

Hamilton

EARTH321 or EARTH322 or ERTH333 or ERTH334

ERTH535

In this paper students initially gain practical experience in large-scale soil mapping and in evaluating land-use capability (LUC) on a research farm. They then examine various issues associated with land use, especially its intensification, including the management of farm dairy effluent, soil degradation, and soil contamination. Soil quality is also appraised in this context. Together these topics provide an integrated understanding of some of the important issues involved with land use and the role of soil science in guiding management decisions to help reduce or mitigate environmental risks associated with particular land uses.

Teaching Periods and Locations

22A (HAM)
Paper outline
A Trimester :
07 Mar 2022 - 03 Jul 2022
Hamilton On-campus 60% internal assessment, 40% examinations

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The paper includes day-long field work on up to 4 days (during the week) in the first month of the paper.

Timetabled lectures and tutorials

22A (HAM)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Wed 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Mar 9 - Jun 12
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Indicative Fees

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Domestic
International
22A (HAM) $1,081

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22A (HAM) $4,723

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Available subjects

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 27 Jan 2024 21:12pm
  • Indicative fees current as of 9 Apr 2024 01:30am