Year
2011
Units
4.5
Contact
2 x 50-minute lectures weekly
1 x 50-minute tutorial weekly
3 x 3-hour laboratories per semester
3 x 3-hour computer labs per semester
1 x 50-minute tutorial weekly
3 x 3-hour laboratories per semester
3 x 3-hour computer labs per semester
Prerequisites
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
1 ^ EASC1101 - Earth and Environmental Sciences
2 1 of EASC1601, EASC1211, CPES2039
Must Satisfy: ((1) or (2))
2 1 of EASC1601, EASC1211, CPES2039
Must Satisfy: ((1) or (2))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of CPES3017, CPES3018, CPES3151, CPES8017, CPES8018, CPES8151, EASC8711, WARM8451, WARM8711 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic offers the basic knowledge needed to understand water dynamics in soils, plants and lower atmosphere. The topic is delivered in four parts. Part 1: describes the physical properties and composition of soils which relate to soil water. Part 2: covers the behaviour of water in soils; soil water potentials and water flow in soil. Part 3: introduces the energy balance and water vapour in soil and lower atmosphere. Part 4: discusses soil-plant-water relations, evaporation and transpiration, and soil water management.
Educational aims
The educational aim of this topic is to instil in students knowledge and an appreciation of the role of the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum.
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:
- Discuss the physical properties of soil
- Explain the physical principles governing the retention and flow of water in soil
- Discuss the interaction between water and soil chemistry, mineralogy and soil physical properties
- Discuss the principles of soil water and irrigation management
- Demonstrate enhanced problem-solving, critical-thinking and reasoning abilities
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2011 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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