Soil and water management 2.Laajuus (2 cr)
Code: 9A00DT50
Objective
The student is able to identificate and explain the main factors of soil influencing the composition, function and quality of soil. The student is able to define the soil types and their properties. The student is able to assess the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods.
Content
Determination of chemical, physical and biological condition of the soil on field and in the laboratory. Soil types and their identification, Weather observations, Climate zones and Finland's climate, meso- and micro-climates, Weather services for farming,
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student can identificate basic factors of soil function and conditions and knows the most common soil types and their properties. The student knows the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student can assess factors of soil function and conditions and knows soil types and their properties. The student is able to assess the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can assess and develope factors of soil function and conditions and knows soil types and can evaluate their properties. The student is able to assess the need for drying and irrigation required for arable farming and to present different drying and irrigation methods, based on local conditions.
Materials
Maan vesi- ja ravinnetalous Ojitus, kastelu ja ympäristö.
Available: https://www.salaojayhdistys.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/web_maanvesijaravinnetalous_B5_2016.pdf , chapters 5-9
Further information
The course includes hands-on teaching in laboratory work and field observations.