Sustainable Soil Management
Soil for life
This introductory environmental studies course will explore the importance of soil to life on earth, the issues, processes and societal challenges underlying soil degradation – and what can be done to ensure sustainable soil management for the future. The threats to our soil span deforestation, erosion, overgrazing, use of agrochemicals, compaction, pollution and climate change. Learn what you can do to make a difference in protecting this vital natural resource.
What you'll learn
- After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand that soils and sustainable soil management are critically important to life on earth.
- Appreciate how soils form, their functions and basics of soil degradation.
- Recognize the threats to and how to care for soil water relations, soil fertility and soil biodiversity.
- Investigate the effects of and solutions for soil erosion, soil compaction, soil pollution and soil salinization.
- Comprehend the socio-economic and policy aspects of sustainable soil management.
- Contribute to discussions and guided-activities about how we all can help protect soil for life.
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| Length | 7 weeks |
| Effort | 7 weeks, 8–10 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $169 |
| From | Wageningen University & Research, WageningenX via edX |
| Instructors | Dr. Coen J. Ritsema, Dr. ir. Michel Riksen, Dr. Jerry Maroulis, Coen J. Ritsema, Michel Riksen, Jerry Maroulis |
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| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science Social Sciences |
| Tags | Physics Science Environmental Studies |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 weeks |
| Effort | 7 weeks, 8–10 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $169 |
| From | Wageningen University & Research, WageningenX via edX |
| Instructors | Dr. Coen J. Ritsema, Dr. ir. Michel Riksen, Dr. Jerry Maroulis, Coen J. Ritsema, Michel Riksen, Jerry Maroulis |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science Social Sciences |
| Tags | Physics Science Environmental Studies |
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