| Unit name | Soil Geoscience |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EASC20014 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1B (weeks 7 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Robinson |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites | |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Nature of soil; economic importance and environmental significance; components clay mineralogy; organic matter; soil formation; controls of weathering; erosion; soil profiles and taxonomy, palaeosols; packing and porosity; soil hydrogeology; soil nutrients; pesticides and fertilizers; soluble salt, sewage, wastewater, industrial pollutants.
