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Lecturer(s)
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Netopil Patrik, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Šarapatka Bořivoj, prof. Dr. Ing. CSc.
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Course content
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Students are provided with basic information on the genesis of the mineral component of soil and its classification, organic mass of soil, living elements of soil, sorption, and colloidal properties of soil, and on the physical and chemical characteristics of different types of soil. Attention is also paid to soil-forming processes and classification of soil both from an international point of view (FAO UNESCO) and systems of classification used within the Czech Republic (CZ). Of equal importance is the range of soil types throughout the world and in CZ, and its regularity. Within the exercises students will conduct basic analysis of soil including methods used in soil biology, they will become acquainted with maps used in pedology and in field exercises they will study basic soil types.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Training in job and motor Skils, Laboratory Work
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Learning outcomes
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The course aims at presenting actual information and procedures from the branch. Major approaches, conceptual and theoretical topics are listed in syllabus. Within the exercises students will conduct basic analysis of soil including methods used in soil biology, they will become acquainted with maps used in pedology and in field exercises they will study basic soil types.
Knowledge Explain basic processes in the soil environment Describe classification systems and basic terms in soil science Application Apply knowledge from soil science in practice Relate soil types in choosen region
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Written exam, Student performance
Active participation on practical exercises (laboratory, edaphon, soil maps) and field excursion. The course ends with an exam.
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Recommended literature
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Brady, N.C., Weil, R.R. (2002). The nature and properties of soils. Upped Saddle River.
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Šarapatka, B. (1996). Pedologie.. VUP Olomouc, 235 pp.
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Šarapatka, B. (2013). Vybrané kapitoly z pedologie a ochrany půdy. UPOL Olomouc.
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Zbíral, J. (1997). Analýza půd I-III. Brno.
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