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Course code: RSSS10107o17Semester: 2017/2018 winter
Name: Soil Protection
Major: Environmental Protection
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 5
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: Prof. dr hab. Anna Karczewska
Language of instruction: Polish / English
Learning outcomes: Student possesses theoretical knowledge and practical ability to recognize and analyze the sources and mechanisms of soil degradation, as well as to assess degradation level. He knows the methods of prevention against soil degradation and is able to assess their efficiency.
Competences: Student is able to assess the state of soil degradation and decide on reclamation need. He has satisfactory knowledge to choose and design the best measures to protect soils against various forms of degradation.
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of soil science, environmental chemistry, natural resources and their usage.
Course content: The sources and mechanisms of soil degradation. Strategy for soil protection. Water and wind erosion. Technical, chemical and hydrological soil degradation. Assessment of soil pollution. Soil degradation and protection in crucial industrial regions. International and national strategy of soil protection. Soil protection in the law.
Recommended literature: J. Boardman & J. Poesen ( Editors ). Soil Erosion in Europe . Wiley , 2006 , Chichester H. Barth, P. L\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'hermite: Scientific Basis For Soil Protection In The European Community. Elsevier 1987 Soil Conservation and Protection in Europe. The way ahead. SCAPE-book: eusoils.jrc.ec.europa.eu
Assessment methods: Obligatory passing practical, written test on the issues taught in lectures; minimum for passing: 60 percent
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