Department of Food Production

LEVEL: 1

SEMESTER: 1 

COURSE TITLE: SOILS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 3

PRE-REQUISITES: NONE

COURSE DESCRIPTION Soil mineralogy (primary and secondary), soil organic matter, chemical behaviour of soil particles, ionic relations and soil reaction; roles soils play in the environment - agriculture, engineering, water balance and water quality, waste recycling and pollution control, aesthetic aspects, bio-diversity and ecological balance; soil physical properties and influence on behaviour - soil texture, structure and porosity, soil water and soil aeration and temperature.

ASSESSMENT: Coursework 40% Final examination 60%