| Title | ΕΦΑΡΜΟΣΜΕΝΗ ΕΔΑΦΟΛΟΓΙΑ / APPLIED SOIL SCIENCE |
| Code | Ν213Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001870 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| EGGEIŌN VELTIŌSEŌN, EDAFOLOGIAS KAI GEŌRGIKĪS MĪCΗANIKĪS | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 104 |
| Class ID | 600142390
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Class Schedule
| Building | Γεωπονίας & Δασολογίας |
| Floor | Υπόγειο 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΚΗΣ ΥΔΡΑΥΛΙΚΗΣ (280) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 09:00 έως 11:00 |
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/1/600142390
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
75% written exams
25% individual project assignment (a set of exercises)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify procedures of soil genesis
2. determine parent soil material
3. perform, evaluate and translate soil analysis
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)
Geomorphology and Physiography. Endogenous and exogenous factors. Geomorphological action of water flow, sea water, gravity, wind and glaciers. Karstic phenomena. Physical, chemical and biological weathering. Soil genesis. Factors of soil genesis (parent material, climate, vegetation, topography, time). Soil genesis processes. Soil erosion. Principles of soil classification. Effect of soil environment on plant development.
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
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