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
Flexible Delivery
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
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.