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Soils

Introducing the World Beneath Our Feet

Alison Sharman, Philip Tubman, Tim Ellis, Carly Stevens, Arthur Broadbent, and Philip Donkersley

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Basic soil science - what is soil made of
Soil organisms - why soil microbes are so important
The rise and fall of civilisations and how they depend on soils
The impact of climate change on soils

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Soils: earth's complex ecosystem

This course is engaging, in-depth, and accessible for beginners. It is thought-provoking and expands on traditional knowledge of soils. Students learn about soil science, organisms, and how climate change impacts soils. The instructors are enthusiastic, and the course provides hands-on exercises.

Interactive and engaging exercises.

"The course included a number of hands-on exercises and overall the experience was excellent."

Real-world implications of climate change.

"The course pointed out the environmental fragility of soils and the future impact this will have on the planet and humanity."

"it is comforting to know that our world is in the hands of such enthusiastic researchers as future generations go forward into an uncertain environmental future."

Thought-provoking and interesting content.

"It was thought provoking , interesting..."

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12 hours

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FutureLearn

Institution

Lancaster University

Instructors

Alison Sharman

Philip Tubman

Tim Ellis

Carly Stevens

Arthur Broadbent

Philip Donkersley

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