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| Course Code | SOIL&WAT 2500 | ||
| Course | Soil and Water Resources II | ||
| Coordinating Unit | School of Agriculture, Food & Wine, Faculty of Sciences | ||
| Term | Semester 1 | ||
| Mode | Internal | ||
| Level | Undergraduate | ||
| Location/s | North Terrace | ||
| Units | 3 | ||
| Contact | Up to 6 hours per week | ||
| Prerequisites | Not applicable | ||
| Corequisites | Not applicable | ||
| Incompatible | Not applicable | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | SOIL&WAT 1000RW or GEOLOGY 1200 or GEOLOGY 1103 | ||
| Restrictions | Not applicable | ||
| Quota | Not applicable | ||
| Course Description | Soil and water are fundamental resources in the environment. This course aims to provide an understanding of important soil physical, chemical and biological properties and of water quality. Topics include: soil water retention, storage and movement, salinity, chemical fertility, the role of biology in soil processes, soil conservation and management, water quality factors and the impact of land management on these factors. | ||
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