Soil Management

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Abstract

In this subject the management of the major forms of soil degradation (erosion, acidity, salinity, nutrient decline deterioration of soil structure and pollution) is evaluated. Principles of soil conservation, total catchment management and land management policies are developed.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics: Defining soil degradation problems;Understand the problems: causes and management; structural decline;extremes of pH;salinity;nutrient decline;erosion; andpollution. Principles of soil conservation;Total catchment and land management policy.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

demonstrate an understanding of the major causes of soil degradation and their management;

evaluate the quality, and implications, of scientific information relating to soil management issues;

formulate and test hypotheses relating to soil management issues; and

create and justify management options to conserve or improve the soil resource.

Enrolment restrictions

Pre-requisite

Learning activities

Intensive School

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.