Land Use & Management (LAND3007)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
2L, Field Trip
Incompatible
LAND3003
Assessment methods
Review, assignment (from field trip) and end of semester exam
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
Develops an understanding of land degradation processes (physical, chemical & biological), principles of sustainable land use (soil & water resources) & control of land degradation & practical development of land management plans. Water balance of the root zone & whole catchments. Drainage & ground-water hydrology. Run-off & soil erosion.