Land and Soil: Resources and Risks - EARTH502 (2023)

In this paper students initially gain practical experience in large-scale soil mapping and in evaluating land-use capability (LUC) on a research farm. They then examine various issues associated with land use, especially its intensification, including the management of farm dairy effluent, soil degradation, and soil contamination. Soil quality is also appraised in this context. Together these topics provide an integrated understanding of some of the important issues involved with land use and the role of soil science in guiding management decisions to help reduce or mitigate environmental risks associated with particular land uses.

Paper Information

Points: 15.0
Prerequisite(s): EARTH321 or EARTH322 or ERTH333 or ERTH334
Internal assessment / examination: 60:40
Restriction(s): ERTH535

Note: The paper includes day-long field work on up to 4 days (during the week) in the first month of the paper.

Trimesters and Locations

Occurrence Code When taught Where taught

EARTH502-23A (HAM) has been cancelled. Please contact the School or Faculty Office for more information.

Cancelled Occurrences

Cancelled Occurrences
23A (HAM)A Trimester : 27 Feb 2023 - 25 Jun 2023 Hamilton

Timetabled Lectures for Land and Soil: Resources and Risks (EARTH502)

There are no timetabled lectures for 2023 occurrences of EARTH502 in 2023.

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Indicative Fees for Land and Soil: Resources and Risks (EARTH502)

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Paper Outlines

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Additional Information

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Other available years: Land and Soil: Resources and Risks - EARTH502 (2022) , Land and Soil: Resources and Risks - EARTH502 (2021) , Land and Soil: Resources and Risks - EARTH502 (2020) , Land and Soil: Resources and Risks - EARTH502 (2019)

Paper details current as of : 22 September 2023 8:09pm
Indicative fees current as of : 23 September 2023 4:30am

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