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.
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
Prerequisites
Final Objectives
Materials used
"Bodemkunde" prof.dr.ir.J.Ameryckx,W.Verheye,R.Vermeire
Brochures by OVAM;
Study costs
Study guidance
Teaching Methods
a. Lectures
b. Individual presentations and reports on the items mentioned above;
Assessment
Theory: - oral examination 50 %
- individual presentation and report 50 %
Lecturer(s)
Frank VANDEDRINCK
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