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%