Module Identifier | GG32910 | ||
Module Title | SOIL, GEOCHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENT | ||
Academic Year | 2001/2002 | ||
Co-ordinator | Dr Peter Abrahams | ||
Semester | Intended for use in future years | ||
Next year offered | N/A | ||
Next semester offered | N/A | ||
Pre-Requisite | GG10410 | ||
Course delivery | Lecture | 20 Hours 10 x 2 hours | |
Assessment | Exam | 2 Hours Resit has same format. 2-hour Written exam. Answer 2 questions from 4. | 100% |
1. The history of soil: human interactions.
2. Archaeology and soil science.
3. Soil and fertilisers.
4. Soil and pesticides.
5. Trace-element geochemistry - geochemical mapping, trace-element deficiencies and toxicities in
plants and animals.
6. Soil and human health/geophagy.
7. Soil acidification and the impact of acid rain on soils.
8. Radionuclides in soils.
The module is primarily concerned itself with the U.K. environment, and will include a historical approach to many of the issues covered. Students are reminded that the course deals with soil chemistry, although the principles involved will be treated in such a way that the majority of students will be able to follow the topics.
On completion of this module students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of :-