SOIL203-07S2 (C) Semester Two 2007

Soil Fertility

22 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 July 2007
End Date: Thursday, 15 November 2007
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 29 July 2007
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 14 October 2007

Description

Chemical, physical and biological properties of soils that influence plant growth. Nutrient deficiencies and fertiliser use.

Chemical, physical and biological properties of soils that influence plant growth. Nutrient deficiencies and fertiliser use.

Syllabus:
Forms, transformations, gains and losses of organic matter, N, P, S, Ca, Mg, K and trace elements in soils. Soil acidity and liming. Nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems and its significance to forest nutrition. Soil physical properties and processes. Soil fertility management.

Learning Outcomes

Students will develop an understanding of: soil physical properties affecting plant growth; the chemical and microbiological properties of soils that influence plant growth; and management of soil fertility

Prerequisites

36 points from CHEM, GEOL or BIOL.

Restrictions

SOIL201

Lecturer

John Adams

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Mid-Course Test 15%
Laboratories/Tutorials 15%
Essay 10%
End of Year Examination 60%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $840.00

International fee $3,721.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 72

For further information see School of Forestry .

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