GEO204 Soils and Landscapes (8)
Abstract
This subject deals with physical landscapes. Landscape evolution is explored through modern geomorphic theory with a focus on Australian landscapes. The pedogenic development of sediments and soils is investigated on both a theoretical and applied level. The field and laboratory based work (held during a residential school) provides experience in physical landscape evaluation for land management and also develops independent research skills. On completion of this subject, students have a broad and coherent understanding of geomorphology and soils.
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| Session 1 | | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus | | Distance* | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: GEO204
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Environmental Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Students who have completed GEO302 cannot enrol in this subject |
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| GEO302 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have a broad and coherent understanding of geomorphology and soils
- have a broad and coherent understanding of key biological process asscociated with soil
- have technical skills in the appropriate analysis of geomorphology and soils both in the field and in the laboratory
- be able to exercise critical thinking and sound judgments regarding the role of humans in modifying soils and landscapes
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- 1. Overview of Australian regolith and geology
- 2. Australian landforms and their persistence through geologic and contemporary time
- 3. Gemorphic theory, including: key geomorphic theories and the application of those theories to Australian landscapes
- 4. Pedogology, including: chemistry, stratigraphy, and assessment. Along with the role of climatic and human influences
- 5. Analytical chemistry of soils and regolith, including: field assessment and lab-based assessment, geochronology, spatial elemental mapping and data analysis
- 6. Soil biology, including: the role of microbiology in soil and sediment development, assessment of microbiology in soils and the role of biology in soil carbon storage.
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
One key aspect of this subject is developing a students technical skills in the appropriate analysis of geomorphology and soils both in the field and in the laboratory. The residential school focuses on teaching these criticial skills.
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The information contained in the 2014 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 13 September 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
