Soil Science
Soil Science is an interdisciplinary major. Units of study in this major are available at standard level.
Program structure and content
The Soil Science units of study aim primarily at giving students an introduction to the three major branches of soil science, namely soil physics, soil chemistry, and pedology, and at providing the basis for a professional career in each of these divisions for students wishing to specialise. The introductory unit of study is particularly relevant for students interested in the environmental and geological sciences and in land-use management.
First year planning a major in Soil Science
Essential: 6 credit points of Junior Geoscience units.
Recommended: 6 credit points of GEOS1001/1901 or GEOS1002/1902.
Requirements for a major
For a major in Soil Science, the minimum requirement is 24 credit points of senior units of study, including the following:
- SOIL3009
- SOIL3010
- two of ENVX3001, LWSC3007 or PPAT4005
Honours
Students may apply to undertake an Honours year in Soil Science simply by applying through the Science Faculty office.
Honours contact
Dr Meredith Wilkes
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T +61 2 8627 1018
Contact/further information
Professor Alex McBratney
Email:
Phone: +61 2 86271130