Forest soil fertility
| Title | Γονιμότητα Δασικών Εδαφών / Forest soil fertility |
| Code | 55Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019447 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dasologías kai Fysikoý Perivállontos (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 5
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600275817
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600275817
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=1508#section-0
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- ONLY IN GREEK
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
It is important and necessary for the student to know the basic concepts of soil science
Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of the course, students will know about soil fertility. They will learn about the function and effects of nutrients on soil and vegetation. They will have the ability to assess the suitability of forest lands in relation to the availability and sufficiency of nutrients. They will link the theory to practices of sustainable nutrient management and soil fertilization methods.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction regarding soils and particulary forest soils. Factors affecting soil fertility and plant growth. Assessment of soil fertility. Soil nutrients and plant nutrition. Management practices and improvement of soil fertility, fertilizers. Use of fertilization in forestry.
The general chapters of the course are the following:
• Soil - Forest soils
• Soil Fertility and nutrients
• The Nitrogen and the Sulfur of Soils
• Phosphorus and Potassium
• Calcium, Magnesium and micronutrients
• Nutrient Management Practices - Soil Fertilization
Keywords
Soil fertility, Nutrients, Fertilization
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
There are used video and slideshow presentation programs (VLC media player, PowerPoint etc.), while there is also communication with the students via e-mail.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 11 | 0.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 60 | 2 |
Student Assessment
Description
At the end of the course the students are examined at a written exam.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. N.C.BRADY, R.R. WEIL:ΕΔΑΦΟΛΟΓΙΑ, η φύση και οι ιδιότητες των εδαφών, Εκδόσεις, ΕΜΒΡΥΟ - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑΔΗΣ ΣΤΥΛΙΑΝΟΣ, 2011
ISBN 9789608002623, Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 12536597
2. Διαφάνειες παραδόσεων μαθήματος(μορφή αρχείου pdf)
Last Update
30-06-2025
