SYSTEMS OF SOIL CLASSIFICATION

Course Information
TitleΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΑ ΤΑΞΙΝΟΜΗΣΗΣ ΕΔΑΦΩΝ / SYSTEMS OF SOIL CLASSIFICATION
CodeΝ248Ε
FacultyAgriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment
SchoolAgriculture
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodSpring
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID420001895

Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)

Registered students: 3
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSElective Courses belonging to the otherSpring-5
EGGEIŌN VELTIŌSEŌN, EDAFOLOGIAS KAI GEŌRGIKĪS MĪCΗANIKĪSElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)Spring-5

Class Information
Academic Year2022 – 2023
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours3
Total Hours78
Class ID
600211078
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
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
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures78
Laboratory Work26
Tutorial13
Written assigments20
Exams3
Total140
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
19-05-2020