James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

EA5017 - Soil Properties and Processes

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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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:
EA2007 EA3207

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 33 hours
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); (10%); assignments (50%).

    Cairns, , Study Period 2
    Census Date 29-Aug-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours
    • 33 hours
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); (10%); assignments (50%).

      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.