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| GEOP0003-1 | Pedogenesis and soil classification
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| Duration : | 24h Th |
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| Holder(s) : | Laurent Bock |
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| Language : | Langue française |
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| Course contents : | Chronospatial reasoning of events and major processes.
Fine typologic analysis and specific diagnostic criteria:
- geological and geomorphological context,
- distribution and morphosequential relations,
- genesis and characteristics,
- use and recommandations.
Comparative study of the principal systems of world classifications (French, FAO-WRB, USDA).
Example from personal experience of a pedogenetic reconstitution (Algeria). |
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| Course objective : | To deepen the understanding of pedogenetical factors and of soil typology to better diagnose and so, to better manage the contraints and suitabilities while offering an idea about a more specific field of research.
After completing the course the student is expected to
- situate the main soil types of the World in their pedogenetical context,
- comment their main characteristics and properties,
- deduce the consequences in terms of practical management,
- understand and use the main international soil classifications, namely the WRB (FAO). |
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| Prerequisites : | -- GP201 - Pedology |
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| Organization : | Lectures : 24h |
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| Written notes : | Duchaufour Ph. (1997), Abrégé de pédologie, Masson, Paris, 291 p.
FAO (2001), Lecture notes on the major soils of the world, P. Driessen et al. ed., Rome, World Soil Resources Reports, 94, 334 p.
FAO (2006), World reference base for soil resources 2006, Rome, World Soil Resources Reports, 103, 128 p. |
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| Assessment : | Written examination (100%) |
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| Contacts : | Bock, Laurent (Professeur - Gestionnaire)
Sol, Ecologie, Territoire
081 62 61 17
bock.l@fsagx.ac.be |
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