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| HULG0385-1 | Pedology
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| Lecturer : | Jean Chapelle |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| Introduction to main soil properties & functions.
1. physical properties: particle size, clay structure & properties, soil structure, soil water & air, soil color, soil temperature.
2. chemical properties: soil pH & redox
3. colloïd properties: peptisation - floculation, CEC, exchangeable bases & acidity
4. biological properties: humus formation & typology, soil fauna & flora
5. soil formation, soil horizons & main soil types |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| By the end of the course, one student should be able to:
-recognize & analyze the soil properties and horizons
- understand the soil genesis, transformations and life
- use the soil properties in various agricultural & environmental scenarios |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, mineralogy, petrography, geology |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| theoretical lectures in classroom + analysis lab |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| face to face |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Soil Science, Brinckman |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| oral examination (2 questions about 2 course chapters) with written preparation |
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| jean.chapelle@hech.be |
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