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	Study programmes 2010-2011 Last update : 11/04/2011
	GEOP0004-1   Geomorphopedological identification Duration :   12h Th, 12h FT Credits/ECTS :   Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st year Second semester 2 Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 2nd year First semester 2 Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 2nd year First semester 2 Master in Forests and natural Areas Engineering, Professional Focus, 1st year First semester 2 Holder(s) :   Laurent Bock Language :   French language Course contents :   Methodology of geographical approach (soil identification and use) based on cartographic and photographic illustrations produced for projects in Belgium and Overseas (copies of original papers). Guidelines for profile description and implementation (handbook and form of the Laboratory). Concepts of representative samplings and of adapted soil analysis menus. Principles of an interpretation both geomorphopedological (explicative) and agropedological or environmental (statement). Framework for soil evaluation and decision making as regards land use, crop/tree choice and personalized advice. Field demonstration in Condroz (walk through a reallocated site, contact with farmers, visit of new fittings, agro-environmental questions - one day) as well as in the Loamy region (2 x 1/2 day - including a soil profile description) illustrating the Belgian soil map. Course objective :   To give the means of a practical pedology making optimal use of existing information where present or being able to provide any missing data and establish the framework of a soil reference system for projects. After completing the course the student is expected to - read and interpret the soil map of Belgium, - initiate a soil survey and perform a soil description, - conceive a strategy of soil sampling and soil analyses, - evaluate (top)soil suitability and fertility, - set up the bases of a monitoring at field level, - discuss land use and improvement options including fertilization. Prerequisites :   -- GP201 - Pedology Organization :   Lectures : 12h Field-study trip and visits : 12h Written notes :   Baize D. et Jabiol B. (1995), Guide pour la description des sols, INRA, Paris, 375 p. + référence Service. Bock L. (1997), Le sol dans tous ses états - Arguments de pédologie opérationnelle, 11-37 in Echantillonnage-Environnement, Lavoisier, Ed. Tec & Doc, 190 p. Bock L. (1994), Analyses des sols et gestion de l'espace ..., Assoc. fr. pour l'Etude des sols (AFES), vol 1, n°1, 23-33. Assessment :   Written examination (100%) Contacts :   Colinet, Gilles (1er Assistant) Science du Sol 081 62 25 39 gilles.colinet@ulg.ac.be Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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