ENVR 164: Soil and Earth Sciences will cover the identification of common rocks and minerals, landforms and soils of British Columbia. Learners will be introduced to the study of physical geology and geomorphology in relation to management of the forest environment and landscape. Learners will gain skills and knowledge in rock and mineral identification, description of the physical and chemical qualities of soils, and identification and classification of landforms and terrain. Skills will also be developed with respect to interpretation of geology, landforms and soils for environmental management.
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 75 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 2 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- identify common rock types and the minerals that comprise them;
- explain the rock cycle;
- describe the five soil forming factors;
- collect field soil data following standards described in the Field Manual for Describing Ecosystems (2nd edition);
- classify soils based on the Canadian System of Soil Classification (3rd edition);
- describe the importance of physical and chemical properties in soil; and
- identify common geomorphological landforms and processes found in the interior of BC and explain their formation.
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