LAD-22306 Geology, Soils and Landscapes of the Rhine-Meuse Delta
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Studiepunten 6.00
Onderwijstype | Contacturen |
Lectures | 23 |
Field Practical | 60 |
Self-study |
Course coordinator(s) | dr. ir. MPW Sonneveld |
Lecturer(s) | ing. GJWC Peek |
dr. ir. MPW Sonneveld | |
dr. ir. AJAM Temme | |
prof. dr. MM Bakker | |
Examiner(s) | dr. ir. MPW Sonneveld |
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Assumed knowledge on:
LAD-10806
Contents:
This course provides an introduction to the geology and geomorphology of the Rhine-Meuse Delta. Emphasis will be given to soil formation processes and soil-landscape relationships in order to understand this area. Specific attention will be paid to past and present linkages with land-use in the Netherlands.
Learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- describe the major landscapes of the Rhine-Meuse Delta, with emphasis on the Netherlands;
- describe the major processes at the earth's surface that contribute to forming the soils and landscapes in the Rhine-Meuse delta;
- explain relationships between soils, landscapes and land-use;
- reproduce the major soil forming processes and give examples where they dominantly occur;
- identify dominant soil forming processes on the basis of soil-landscape properties that can be identified in the field;
- evaluate possibilities and limitations for agricultural and non-agricultural land-use on the basis of soil-landscape properties.
Activities:
- attend lectures, study book and field practical guide;
- field practicals in various landscapes of the Rhine-Meuse Delta.
Examination:
Written exam. Presence during field trips is compulsory.
Literature:
- book: Jongmans et al., 2012. De Landschappen van Nederland, samenhang tussen geologie, bodem en landgebruik;
- Field practical guide can be obtained a week before the start of the course at the WUR Shop.
Opleiding | Fase | Specialisatie | Periode | ||
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Verplicht voor: | BSW | Soil, Water, Atmosphere | BSc | 6WD |
Minor | Periode | ||
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Verplicht voor: | WULEA | BSc Minor Living Earth | 6WD |