James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

EA3207 - Soil Properties and Processes for Science

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

This subject is an introduction to the fundamentals of soil science. It emphasizes how soils sustain life on earth, and in particular, how soil properties and processes influence plant growth, water cycling and quality, and gaseous exchanges with the atmosphere. Topics covered include soil characteristics and formation, particularly in Australia; classification and mapping; soil components; physical properties; chemical properties; organisms and ecology; and nature and cycling of carbon and nutrients. The subject can be used towards accreditation as a Certified Practising Soil Scientist (CPSS).

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EA5017 EA2007

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Paul Nelson.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 33 hours practicals
  • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (60%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 23-Aug-2018
    Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Paul Nelson.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 33 hours practicals
    • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (60%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.