Soils and the Environment

This module is intended to give the student a broad introduction to soils and the environments. Areas covered include soils classification, properties, composition and soil management, nutrient management, soil micro-organisms, environment legislation.

Module Type: Optional

Level: 5

Credits: 15

Assessment

Theory: 60%: Minimum mark to pass: 30%

Continuous Assessment (practical skills) : 10%- Minimum mark to pass- 5%

Assignment : 30%- Minimum mark to pass- 15%