ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Hours of tutorials: 1 Expository Class: 26 Interactive Classroom: 13 Total: 40
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Areas: Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Center Faculty of Biology
Call: First Semester
Teaching: Sin Docencia (No Implantada)
Enrolment: No Matriculable
• Acquire a basic training in soil science, including understanding the formation,
constituent, properties and soil types in the world.
• Understanding soil functions, as a source of raw materials, settlement system, filter pollutants and, overall, its role in the functioning of ecosystems and biodiversity preservation.
EXPOSITIVE CLASSES (26h)
• Soil: General concepts. Soil formation. Soil functions.(1h)
• Soil horizons. Major diagnostic horizons (6h)
• Soil-forming factors: climate. Moisture and temperature regimes (2h)
• The original material (4h)
• Other factors of soil formation: Topography, Tiempo and Organisms (1h)
• Soil components: inorganic fraction (6h)
• Soil organic matter (2h)
• Physico-chemical soil properties (2h)
• Major soil classification systems (2h)
INTERACTIVE CLASSES (15h)
Seminars (6h)
• Interpretation of soil analytical data (1h)
• Identifying diagnostic soil horizons (2h)
• Clay mineralas identification (by XRD) (1h)
• Calculation of humidity and temperature regimes (1h)
• Assessing limitations on fertility (1h)
Fieldwork (6h)*
• Description of soils developed from different original materials, land use and topography (dependent on the availability of funding).
Tutorials (3h)
• T.1: Soil formation factors (1h)
• T.2: Components and soil properties (1h)
• T.3: Characterization and classification of soil diagnostic horizons (1h)
* Adaptation to SCENARIOS 2 and 3: The field practice will be replaced by a virtual (telematic) practice (same content as in Scenario 1).
BASIC
Sparks, D.L. Environmental Soil Chemistry. Science Direct. 2nd Ed.2003. (accesible digitalmente en la BUSC).
Huang, P.M., Li, Y., Sumner, M.E. eds., 2012. Handbook of soil sciences: properties and processes. 2nd ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group. Bibl. Bioloxía TS 274 1 (solicitado para acceso digital en la BUSC)
Lal, R. (Ed.), 2006. Encyclopedia of Soil Science, 2nd edition. Taylor & Francis, New York (solicitado para acceso digital en la BUSC)
Porta Casanellas, J., López-Acevedo, M., Poch Claret, R., 2014. Edafología: uso y protección de suelos. 3ª ed. Madrid: Mundiprensa. Bibl. Bioloxía A TG 292.
FitzPatrick, E.A., 1984. Suelos: su formación, clasificación y distribución. México: CECSA.México: CECSA. Bibl. Bioloxía TS 34 A.
White, R.E., 2006. Principles and practice of soil science: the soil as a natural resource. 4th ed. Malden: Blackwell Publishing. Bibl. Farmacia A TS 21 B.
COMPLEMENTARY
Bohn, H.L., McNeal, B.L. y O’Connor, G.A., 1993. Química del suelo. México: Limusa. Bibl. Bioloxía A TS 37.
Phillips, K., 2017. Pedology: formation, morphology and classification of soil. New York: Callisto Reference
Conklin Jr, A.R. ed., 2005. Introduction to soil chemistry: analysis and instrumentation. 1st ed. Hoboken: John Wiley
In this subject the student will acquire or perform a series of basic / general and generic skills, desirable in any university degree, and specific characteristics of the particular subject (Soil Science) and / or the degree of Biology in general. Emphasis will be placed on the following competencies:
Basic / General competences
• CB3. Ability to gather and interpret relevant to make judgments that include reflection on issues of social, scientific or ethical.
• CB4 - Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to an audience both skilled and unskilled
• CB5 - Ability to develop skills needed to undertake further studies learning with a high degree of autonomy
• CG5. Study and learn autonomously, with organization of time and resources.
Transversal competences
• CT1. Capacity for analysis and synthesis
• CT2. Capacity for reasoning and argumentation
• CT4. Capacity to obtain appropriate, diverse and updated information
• CT11. Capacidade for a resolution of problems through the integrated application two knowledge.
Specific competences
CE5 -Ámbito competencial: Medio ambiente, poblaciones y ecosistemas:
• CE5.a - El medio físico, flujos de energía y ciclos biogeoquímicos.
• CE5.d - Gestión y conservación
• CE5.e - Diagnostico y solución de problemas ambientales
• CE5.f - Evaluación del impacto ambiental.
SCENARIO 1
- Expositive and interactive classes. The classes will be carried out combining the master class (exposition and discussion of topics) and seminars (carrying out exercises), where the assimilation of content and the participation of the students will be verified. The exercises will be raised, and partially solved, in the classroom and will be completed with new questions to solve (personal work). The works will be delivered throughout the course, within a certain period from their presentation in class. Assistance at expository classes and seminars will be valued, as well as active participation and the work delivered (analysis and revision of texts; data interpretation; problem solving; synthesis of processes; and argumentation of alternatives).
- Tutorials: Discussion forums and clarification of doubts. Assistance and active participation will be valued.
- Fieldwork: Soil description and characterization (different materials and physiographic position). Compulsory to pass the subject.
SCENARIO 2
- Expositive and interactive classes. Presential/ 1 Group. Distancing (provided that your organization is compatible with the adoption of the measures established in the health protection protocols of the University of Santiago de Compostela in force at any time). The classes will be carried out combining the master class (exposition and discussion of topics) and seminars (carrying out exercises), where the assimilation of content and the participation of the students will be verified. The exercises will be raised, and partially solved, in the classroom and will be completed with new questions to solve (personal work). The works will be delivered throughout the course, within a certain period from their presentation in class. Assistance at expository classes and seminars will be valued, as well as active participation and the work delivered (analysis and revision of texts; data interpretation; problem solving; synthesis of processes; and argumentation of alternatives).
- Tutorials: Discussion forums and clarification of doubts. Virtual/synchronous (MS Teams). Assistance and active participation will be valued.
- Fieldwork (provided that your organization is compatible with the adoption of the measures established in the health protection protocols of the University of Santiago de Compostela in force at any time): Soil description and characterization (different materials and physiographic position). Compulsory to pass the subject.
SCENARIO 3
- Expositive and interactive classes. Virtual/ synchronous) (MS Teams). The classes will be carried out combining the master class (exposition and discussion of topics) and seminars (carrying out exercises), where the assimilation of content and the participation of the students will be verified. The exercises will be raised, and partially solved, in the classroom and will be completed with new questions to solve (personal work). The works will be delivered throughout the course, within a certain period from their presentation in class. Assistance at expository classes and seminars will be valued, as well as active participation and the work delivered (analysis and revision of texts; data interpretation; problem solving; synthesis of processes; and argumentation of alternatives).
- Tutorials: Discussion forums and clarification of doubts. Virtual/synchronous (MS Teams). Assistance and active participation will be valued.
- Practice: Soil description and characterization (different materials and physiographic position). Virtual/ synchronous (MS Teams). Compulsory to pass the subject.
SCENARIO 1:
- Expositive and interactive classes. Assistance and Active Participation (evaluable)
- Fieldwork: Compulsory to pass the subject (not evaluable)
- Final exam: Presential
a) Continuous Assessment. Assistance and active participation in expository, interactive teaching and tutoring will be valued: 30% of the final grade.
Assistance will be valued with 0, 1, 2 and 3 points for assists <85%, 85-90%, 90-95% y ≥95%, respectively. Active participation will be valued (0-7 points) taking into account participation in solving problems in the classroom and the exercises delivered.
Competencies are evaluated CB3, CB4, CT1, CT2, CT11, CE5d, CE5e and CE5f.
b) The final exam will be valued (0-10) according to the ratio of right answers to the questions asked: 70% of the final grade.
Competencies are evaluated CB3, CB5, CG5, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT11, CE5a, CE5d, CE5e and CE5f.
c) The Final Qualification (1st Opportunity) will result from the weighting: Written exam (70%); assistance and active participation in expository classes, seminars and tutorials (30%). For the qualification in 2nd Opportunity, the grade obtained for the continuous evaluation will be maintained.
ASSESSMENT OF REPEATING STUDENTS: For the calculation of the final grade, the grade obtained in the Continuous Evaluation in the past year will be considered, as well as the attendance (if applicable) to the Field Practice.
In the cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or exams, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students and the review of grades will apply.
The detailed qualification criteria are included in the link:
http://www.usc.es/gl/centros/bioloxia/criteriosavaliacion.html.
SCENARIO 2:
- Expositive and interactive classes. Assistance and Active Participation (evaluable)
- Practice: Compulsory to pass the subject (not evaluable)
- Final exam: Presential
a) Continuous Assessment. Assistance and active participation in expository, interactive teaching and tutoring will be valued: 30% of the final grade.
Assistance will be valued with 0, 1, 2 and 3 points for assists <85%, 85-90%, 90-95% y ≥95%, respectively. Active participation will be valued (0-7 points) taking into account participation in solving problems in the classroom and the exercises delivered.
Competencies are evaluated CB3, CB4, CT1, CT2, CT11, CE5d, CE5e and CE5f.
b) The final exam will be valued (0-10) according to the ratio of right answers to the questions asked: 70% of the final grade.
Competencies are evaluated CB3, CB5, CG5, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT11, CE5a, CE5d, CE5e and CE5f.
c) The Final Qualification (1st Opportunity) will result from the weighting: Written exam (70%); assistance and active participation in expository classes, seminars and tutorials (30%). For the qualification in 2nd Opportunity, the grade obtained for the continuous evaluation will be maintained.
ASSESSMENT OF REPEATING STUDENTS: For the calculation of the final grade, the grade obtained in the Continuous Evaluation in the past year will be considered, as well as the attendance (if applicable) to the Field Practice.
In the cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or exams, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students and the review of grades will apply.
The detailed qualification criteria are included in the link:
http://www.usc.es/gl/centros/bioloxia/criteriosavaliacion.html.
SCENARIO 3:
- Expositive and interactive classes. Assistance and Active Participation (evaluable)
- Practice: Compulsory to pass the subject (not evaluable)
- Final exam: Students will receive a personalized exam that will be done electronically (Teams) and will be delivered in word and pdf files.
a) Continuous Assessment. Assistance and active participation in expository, interactive teaching and tutoring will be valued: 30% of the final grade.
Assistance will be valued with 0, 1, 2 and 3 points for assists <85%, 85-90%, 90-95% y ≥95%, respectively. Active participation will be valued (0-7 points) taking into account participation in solving problems in the classroom and the exercises delivered.
Competencies are evaluated CB3, CB4, CT1, CT2, CT11, CE5d, CE5e and CE5f.
b) The final exam will be valued (0-10) according to the ratio of right answers to the questions asked: 70% of the final grade.
Competencies are evaluated CB3, CB5, CG5, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT11, CE5a, CE5d, CE5e and CE5f.
c) The Final Qualification (1st Opportunity) will result from the weighting: Written exam (70%); assistance and active participation in expository classes, seminars and tutorials (30%). For the qualification in 2nd Opportunity, the grade obtained for the continuous evaluation will be maintained.
ASSESSMENT OF REPEATING STUDENTS: For the calculation of the final grade, the grade obtained in the Continuous Evaluation in the past year will be considered, as well as the attendance (if applicable) to the Field Practice.
In the cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or exams, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students and the review of grades will apply.
The detailed qualification criteria are included in the link:
http://www.usc.es/gl/centros/bioloxia/criteriosavaliacion.html.
4,5 ECTS: 112,5h.
classroom teaching: 41h + 2h (exam)=43h
Study time and personal work: 69,5h
Scenarios 1, 2 and 3
• Attendance at all (presential or virtual) teaching activities.
• Consultation of recommended bibliography.
• Make frequent use of tutorials for any issue related to the subject. In scenarios 2 and 3 it will be possible to request personalized tutorials or in small groups (to be done in MS Teams).
1. Communication channels with students
Students will be able to communicate directly with the teacher through their email and (where appropriate) request virtual meetings for any type of question.
2. CONTINGENCY PLAN
2.1. Adaptations to SCENARIO 2
2.1.1. Teaching methodology
- Expositive and interactive classes. Presential/ 1 Group. Distancing (provided that your organization is compatible with the adoption of the measures established in the health protection protocols of the University of Santiago de Compostela in force at any time). The classes will be carried out combining the master class (exposition and discussion of topics) and seminars (carrying out exercises), where the assimilation of content and the participation of the students will be verified. The exercises will be raised, and partially solved, in the classroom and will be completed with new questions to solve (personal work). The works will be delivered throughout the course, within a certain period from their presentation in class. Assistance at expository classes and seminars will be valued, as well as active participation and the work delivered (analysis and revision of texts; data interpretation; problem solving; synthesis of processes; and argumentation of alternatives).
- Tutorials: Discussion forums and clarification of doubts. Virtual/synchronous (MS Teams). Assistance and active participation will be valued.
- Practice: Soil description and characterization (different materials and physiographic position). Virtual/ synchronous (MS Teams). Compulsory to pass the subject.
2.1.2. Assessment System
- Expositive and interactive classes. Assistance and Active Participation (evaluable)
- Practice: Compulsory to pass the subject (not evaluable)
- Final exam: Presential
a) Continuous Assessment. Assistance and active participation in expository, interactive teaching and tutoring will be valued: 30% of the final grade.
Assistance will be valued with 0, 1, 2 and 3 points for assists <85%, 85-90%, 90-95% y ≥95%, respectively. Active participation will be valued (0-7 points) taking into account participation in solving problems in the classroom and the exercises delivered.
Competencies are evaluated CB3, CB4, CT1, CT2, CT11, CE5d, CE5e and CE5f.
b) The final exam will be valued (0-10) according to the ratio of right answers to the questions asked: 70% of the final grade.
Competencies are evaluated CB3, CB5, CG5, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT11, CE5a, CE5d, CE5e and CE5f.
c) The Final Qualification (1st Opportunity) will result from the weighting: Written exam (70%); assistance and active participation in expository classes, seminars and tutorials (30%). For the qualification in 2nd Opportunity, the grade obtained for the continuous evaluation will be maintained.
ASSESSMENT OF REPEATING STUDENTS: For the calculation of the final grade, the grade obtained in the Continuous Evaluation in the past year will be considered, as well as the attendance (if applicable) to the Field Practice.
In the cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or exams, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students and the review of grades will apply.
The detailed qualification criteria are included in the link:
http://www.usc.es/gl/centros/bioloxia/criteriosavaliacion.html.
2.2. Adaptations to SCENARIO 3
2.2.1. Teaching methodology
- Expositive and interactive classes. Virtual/ synchronous) (MS Teams). The classes will be carried out combining the master class (exposition and discussion of topics) and seminars (carrying out exercises), where the assimilation of content and the participation of the students will be verified. The exercises will be raised, and partially solved, in the classroom and will be completed with new questions to solve (personal work). The works will be delivered throughout the course, within a certain period from their presentation in class. Assistance at expository classes and seminars will be valued, as well as active participation and the work delivered (analysis and revision of texts; data interpretation; problem solving; synthesis of processes; and argumentation of alternatives).
- Tutorials: Discussion forums and clarification of doubts. Virtual/synchronous (MS Teams). Assistance and active participation will be valued.
- Practice: Soil description and characterization (different materials and physiographic position). Virtual/ synchronous (MS Teams). Compulsory to pass the subject.
2.2.2.Assessment System
- Expositive and interactive classes. Assistance and Active Participation (evaluable)
- Practice: Compulsory to pass the subject (not evaluable)
- Final exam: Students will receive a personalized exam that will be done electronically (Teams) and will be delivered in word and pdf files.
a) Continuous Assessment. Assistance and active participation in expository, interactive teaching and tutoring will be valued: 30% of the final grade.
Assistance will be valued with 0, 1, 2 and 3 points for assists <85%, 85-90%, 90-95% y ≥95%, respectively. Active participation will be valued (0-7 points) taking into account participation in solving problems in the classroom and the exercises delivered.
Competencies are evaluated CB3, CB4, CT1, CT2, CT11, CE5d, CE5e and CE5f.
b) The final exam will be valued (0-10) according to the ratio of right answers to the questions asked: 70% of the final grade.
Competencies are evaluated CB3, CB5, CG5, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT11, CE5a, CE5d, CE5e and CE5f.
c) The Final Qualification (1st Opportunity) will result from the weighting: Written exam (70%); assistance and active participation in expository classes, seminars and tutorials (30%). For the qualification in 2nd Opportunity, the grade obtained for the continuous evaluation will be maintained.
ASSESSMENT OF REPEATING STUDENTS: For the calculation of the final grade, the grade obtained in the Continuous Evaluation in the past year will be considered, as well as the attendance (if applicable) to the Field Practice.
In the cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or exams, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of the academic performance of students and the review of grades will apply.
The detailed qualification criteria are included in the link:
http://www.usc.es/gl/centros/bioloxia/criteriosavaliacion.html.
Rosa Maria Calvo De Anta
Coordinador/a- Department
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Area
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Phone
- 881813291
- rcalvo.deanta [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
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| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| Thursday | |||
| 11:00-12:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| Friday | |||
| 11:00-12:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 01.13.2021 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 06.23.2021 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 03. Carl Linnaeus |