Tropical Water and Soil Science
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG2070 | Environmental & Geographical Sciences | 2 | 20 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- GEOG2070
- School
- Environmental & Geographical Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
This module will offer knowledge of freshwater and soil, their interactions, and the important role of this system within the wider tropical environment. Students will learn about the natural chemical, physical and biological processes which can influence the characteristics of water and soil, and the consequences of anthropogenic activities for those characteristics.
Target Students
BSc Environmental Science students; also students in the School of Biosciences.Available to exchange students.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
- One 2-hour laboratory each week for 4 weeks
- One 4-hour field studies
Assessment
- 50% Coursework: Field report (1000 words)
- 50% Exam (0-hour): 1.5 hours
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The major aim of this module is to understand the interaction between surface water, groundwater and soil in the context of the tropical environment. Students will learn the chemical, physical and biological aspects of relevant hydrological and geological processes.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
A1) Analyse the interactions between the hydrological cycle and geological processes occurring in tropical soils and water
A2) Discuss natural and anthropogenic influences on the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soil and water
Intellectual Skills
B1) Analyse and summarise information from the published literature
B2) Think independently while giving due weight to different arguments
B3) Understand complex ideas and relate them to specific problems
Professional/Practical Skills
C1) Articulate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts
C2) Write and construct scientific documents (e.g. research reports) using appropriate styles, conventions, and terminology
C3) Undertake practical experimental work using appropriate equipment and instruments
Transferable/Key Skills
D1) Communicate effectively in writing
D2) Use and access information and communication technology
D3) Manage and manipulate numerical data
Conveners
- Dr Sivathass Bannir Selvam