Pedology and Land Evaluation - EARTH321 (2021)

This paper comprises two parts that provide the fundamentals of pedology and examine its role in land-use related issues and land management. Part (1): the stratigraphy of soils, their formation and classification in New Zealand; the occurrence and variability spatially of soils, and how they can be mapped using classical and digital techniques including the use of geostatistics. Part (2): land evaluation, the interpretation of soil and land data in forms applicable to land-use planning and management.

Paper Information

Points: 15.0
Prerequisite(s): ERTH233 or ERTH234 or EARTH221
Internal assessment / examination: 60:40
Restriction(s): ERTH333

Note: The paper includes a one-day field trip in August recess or on a weekend.

Trimesters and Locations

Occurrence Code When taught Where taught

EARTH321-21B (HAM) has been cancelled. Please contact the School or Faculty Office for more information.

Cancelled Occurrences

Cancelled Occurrences
21B (HAM)B Trimester : 12 Jul 2021 - 7 Nov 2021 Hamilton

Timetabled Lectures

The Timetable for 2021 is not available.


Indicative Fees for Pedology and Land Evaluation (EARTH321)

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Paper Outlines

Paper outlines are currently not available for this paper. Please contact the Faculty or School office for further details.

Additional Information

Available Subjects:  Earth Sciences | Environmental Sciences | Soil Science

Other available years: Pedology and Land Evaluation - EARTH321 (2020) , Pedology and Land Evaluation - EARTH321 (2019)

Paper details current as of : 28 September 2023 10:31am
Indicative fees current as of : 28 September 2023 4:30am

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