Agricultural Soil Physics
| Title | Γεωργική Εδαφοφυσική / Agricultural Soil Physics |
| Code | RM112 |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Sofia Kostopoulou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600018825 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600245088
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600245088
- At the Website of the School: http://msc-deep.agro.auth.gr/index.php/pages/about-us/2-uncategorised/110-2019-04-09-08-34-60
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- Ν017Υ SOIL SCIENCE
- Ν205Υ SOIL PHYSICS
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of physics, mathematics and soil science
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1.Understand soil structure and its effect on water and air movement in soil
2.Understand the effect of stress and strain on agricultural soil compaction
3.Understand equilibrium in force fields
4. Understand mass and energy flow in the soil
5. Organize and present work that concern physical properties of agricultural soils
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Soil physical characteristics. The solid phase of the soil. Soil structure- aggregation models. Stress and strain in soil. Soil compaction. Soil plasticity and soil consistency. The liquid phase of the soil. Equilibrium in force fields – Potential energy. Water retention in soil. Water flow in soil. Mass and energy flow in the soil. The gaseous phase of the soil. Soil temperature and heat flow
Keywords
aggregation, compaction, soil water potential, water flow, soil air, soil temperature
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
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
Description
MC Powerpoint and Internet
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | ✓ | |||
| Tutorial | 26 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project | 30 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 32 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 168 |
Student Assessment
Description
60% written exams
40% homework project assignments
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)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Παναγιωτόπουλος, Κ.Π., 2009. Εδαφοφυσική, Εκδόσεις Γαρταγάνη, Θεσσαλονίκη
Additional bibliography for study
Hillel, D., 2004. Introduction to Environmental Soil Physics, Academic Press, Elsevier, ISBN: 0-12-348655-6
Jury W. and Horton R. 2004. Soil Physics. John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey
Roth, K., 2012: Soil Physics. Lecture Notes. Institute of Environmental Physics, Heidelberg University
Hakansson I. 2005. Machinery-induced compaction of arable soils. Uppsala: (NL, NJ) > Dept. of Soil Sciences (until 081001) > Div. of Soil Management
Last Update
14-12-2023
