Soil and Water Resources 2

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
AGRI 2004
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Course ID
200499
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Campus
Waite Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Ag, Food and Wine
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Ashlea Doolette
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Soil and water are essential resources vital for human wellbeing and ecosystem health, and this course endeavours to impart students with a comprehensive understanding of their key properties and interactions.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand the nature and importance of soil and water resources
  • Have a detailed understanding of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil
  • Understand the concept of soil fertility and nutrient cycles in soils
  • Measure and interpret key soil and water properties
  • Develop a foundational understanding of water quality principles
  • Describe the major types and causes of soil and water degradation in Australia, and be familiar with management practises to address these

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Waite Campus

Class number
Class number 21953
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 10:10am - 12pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 130
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 130
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 12pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 130
Notes:
This LEC class is for students who attend class at Waite Campus. Where possible all students are encouraged to enroll in this forum.
Class number
Class number 23096
Section
Section LE02
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Waite Campus Horace Lamb, 1022
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Waite Campus Horace Lamb, 1022
Notes:
This is a repeat LEC class for students at City East Campus. Please note that the practical classes will only be delivered at Waite Campus.
Class number
Class number 21954
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 150
Available
Available 150
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 130
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G18
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G9
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Southern Barns Soils Lab, G2
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Southern Barns General Lab, G2/G3
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 130
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G18
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G9
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Southern Barns Soils Lab, G2
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Southern Barns General Lab, G2/G3
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, 130
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G18
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Charles Hawker Building, G9
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Southern Barns Soils Lab, G2
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Waite Campus Southern Barns General Lab, G2/G3

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of AGRI1003 Soils and Landscapes/EART1012 Earth, Climate and Life Systems

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Science majoring in Soil Science
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours)
Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Soil Science
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences