SFI-20806 Global Geomorphology, Soils and Landscapes I
Vak
Studiepunten 6.00
| Onderwijstype | Contacturen |
| Lectures | 36 |
| Practical intensively supervised | 40 |
| Course coordinator(s) | prof. dr. ir. A Veldkamp |
| Lecturer(s) | prof. dr. ir. A Veldkamp |
| ing. RM van den Berg van Saparoea | |
| dr. ir. MEF van Mensvoort | |
| dr. JM Schoorl | |
| dr. ir. P Buurman | |
| Examiner(s) | prof. dr. ir. A Veldkamp |
Language of instruction:
English
Assumed knowledge on:
Soil Science 1 (SOQ-20804) or an alternative introduction into soil science
Contents:
General introduction in the global geomorphology and soil science with specific attention to the role of plate tectonics and climate change on landscape and soil genesis in the quaternary. Major landscapes will be discussed in relation to major soil groups with special attention for classification, regional distributions, genesis, and land use options.
Aims:
After the course students have insight in the major soils and landscapes of the world including their structure, genesis, and functioning in time and space.
Activities:
Attend lectures, study reader, carry out practical exercises including aerial photo interpretation, and computer modeling of major processes
Examination:
- written exam (75%)
- reports on practical exercises (25%).
Literature:
Lecture notes and handouts can be obtained from the student administration at the Laboratory of Soil Science and Geology.
| Opleiding | Fase | Specialisatie | Periode | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verplicht voor: | BSW | Soil, Water, Atmosphere | BSc | A: Soil Science and Soil Quality | 3 |
| BIL | International Land and Water Management | BSc | A: Erosion, Soil- and Water Conservation | 3 | |
| Keuze voor: | MCL | Climate Studies | MSc | C: Integrated Assessment of Global Environmental Change | 3 |