Regional soil science and pedology 1300-OGRGC-GES
In the practical classes the following laboratory analysis of soils and subsoils are practiced:
1. part one - pedology:
a) textural classification of soils,
b) organic matter content,
c) determination of humic fractions content,
d) types of soil acidity, determination of pH and potential acidity,
e) characteristic of soils sorption capacity,
f) iron and carbonates content,
g) gleyic processes in soils examined by field method
2. part two - regional soil science:
a) particle size distribution by pipette method, procedure of fractions separation,
b) swelling pressure,
c) expansiveness – determined on the basis of empirical correlations.
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Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
After completion of the laboratory classes students:
P2A_U01 apply appropriate research methodology to identify and describe the properties of soils as well as organic and mineral subsoils,
P2A_U06 identify and describe the types of soils occurring in Poland,
P2A_K07 regularly update the knowledge in the field of soil science and know its practical applications.
Assessment criteria
- Knowledge of the material presented in laboratory classes, checked in two written tests,
- The correctness of laboratory work and reports,
- Self-study for the laboratory classes examined in the course of discussion and laboratory work,
- Two absences are allowed