Key words
Objectives
Build up a basic knowledge in the matter of the Land Capability
Classification and the evaluation of soiltypes for agricultural and other
purposes.
Prerequisites
Topics
I. a. Geology and mineralogy : general concepts
b. Pedology - Soil Profiles - Soil Genesis
c. Basic Soil Components - mineral and organic parts - characteristics -
humus - fauna and micro-organisms
d. Soil Dynamics : main reactions and processes
e. Water Economy
f. Soil Structure - structural decay and recovery techniques
g. Other characteristics : temperature, acidity, capacity of adherence,
absorption and exchange
h. Degradation and pollution - abatement
i. Soil Analysis
j. Soil Survey - Belgian Soil Map
II. Soil Purification Decree
Soil certificate, soil exploration, soil pollution, soil purge and
restoration procedures
Teaching Methods
a. lectures
b. individual presentations and reports on the items mentioned above;
Materials used
"Bodemkunde" prof.dr.ir.J.Ameryckx,W.Verheye,R.Vermeire
Brochures by OVAM;
Study guidance
Assessment
Theory: - oral examination 50 %
- individual presentation and report 50 %
Study costs
Lecturer(s)
Frank VANDEDRINCK
Language
Dutch
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