SOIL PHYSICS
| Title | ΦΥΣΙΚΗ ΤΟΥ ΕΔΑΦΟΥΣ / SOIL PHYSICS |
| Code | Ν205Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001862 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 10
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| EGGEIŌN VELTIŌSEŌN, EDAFOLOGIAS KAI GEŌRGIKĪS MĪCΗANIKĪS | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600210382
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Agriculture & Forestry |
| Floor | Unknown |
| Hall | Αίθουσα Ασκήσεων Β (Ισόγειο) (584) |
| Calendar | Monday 19:00 to 21:00 |
| Building | Agriculture & Forestry |
| Floor | Basement |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΚΗΣ ΥΔΡΑΥΛΙΚΗΣ (280) |
| Calendar | Tuesday 09:00 to 12:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600210382
- At the Website of the School: http://www.agro.auth.gr
- Other: http://soil.web.auth.gr
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic Physics, Mathematics and Soil Science.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the principles of soil structure formation and of water and gas movement in the soil.
2. Recognise mechanisms of soil structure degradation.
3. Distinguishe the influence of the above mentioned on soil productivity.
4. Perform common methods for the determination of soil physical properties.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The solid phase of the soil: particle size distribution (texture), bulk density and porosity. Specific surface of soil particles. Mass-volume relationships of soil solid, liquid and gaseous phase. Aggregation of soil particles and soil structure. Physical, chemical and biological agents of soil structural unit formation and stabilization. The influence of structure on soil properties and plant growth. Soil liquid phase: soil moisture, soil water suction and potential. Water movement and redistribution in uniform and heterogenous soil profile. Soil water balance. Clay-water interaction (swelling, shrinkage, flocculation, dispersion). Soil gaseous phase: soil aeration, gas movement in soil. Soil temperature and soil thermal properties. Basic method principles for the determination of soil physical properties.
Keywords
soil physics, structure, water retention, aeration
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- 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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Use of powerpoint and web (website, zoom and e-mail).
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 26 | ✓ | |||
| Fieldwork | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 16 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 15 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 140 |
Student Assessment
Description
Compulsory attendance of the laboratory classes.
Written scientific report.
Written exams.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Παναγιωτόπουλος Κ.Π. 2009. Εδαφοφυσική. Εκδόσεις Γαρταγάνη, Θεσσαλονίκη (κωδικός Εύδοξος: 2297).
Additional bibliography for study
Hillel D. 2004. Introduction to Environmental Soil Physics. Elsevier Science, Academic Press, USA
Last Update
28-01-2021
