SYSTEMS OF SOIL CLASSIFICATION
| Title | ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΑ ΤΑΞΙΝΟΜΗΣΗΣ ΕΔΑΦΩΝ / SYSTEMS OF SOIL CLASSIFICATION |
| Code | Ν248Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001895 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Spring | - | 5 |
| EGGEIŌN VELTIŌSEŌN, EDAFOLOGIAS KAI GEŌRGIKĪS MĪCΗANIKĪS | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | Spring | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 78 |
| Class ID | 600120661
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600120661
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. determine the soil classification
2. combine different classification systems
3. perform integrated spatial soil classification
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Evolution of soil classification systems in Europe. Different soil classification systems developed in other countries. Evolution of soil classification systems in America. The FAO/UNESCO soil classification systems. Diagnostic horizons, properties and materials. Description, distribution, use and management of reference
soil groups.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 26 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Tutorial | 13 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
75% written exams
25% individual project assignment (a set of exercises)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
28-01-2019
