The Soil Environment (LAND2003)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sustainablty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
3L3P
Incompatible
LAND2002 or LAND2001
Assessment methods
Practical reports, online quizzes and final examination.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | 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.
External mode of study is restricted and will require permission to enrol. To request permission email SAFS Enquire with the course information and include relevant supporting evidence.
Eligibility criteria:
- Students must show evidence that travel time of greater than 90 minutes or 100km from Gatton Campus and is reflected in mySI-net: Acceptable Evidence advice that MySi-net record is up to date; - Students must show evidence that work commitments restrict their ability to attend regular practicals: Acceptable Evidence a letter from employer - Students with core course timetable clashes: Acceptable Evidence a copy of correspondence from Science My Timetable indicating clash is unable to be resolved. Clashes with elective courses will not be considered. - Students unable to provide this evidence will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
