Soils
Introducing the World Beneath Our Feet
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in soils, biology, geography and environmental science. No prior knowledge is required but will be of particular interest to sixth formers and undergraduates studying these subjects. You can use the hashtag #FLsoils to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- 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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| Rating | 4.6★ based on 3 ratings |
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| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Jul 1 (251 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $44 |
| From | Lancaster University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Alison Sharman, Philip Tubman, Tim Ellis, Carly Stevens, Arthur Broadbent, Philip Donkersley, Aimee Brett, Emma Burak |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | R Nature & Environment |
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So much information was packed into the course that I will need to revisit the material from time to time just to try to absorb it all.
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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile.
Prevention Case Manager - Home Run Program $22k
Assistant Soil Conservationist $33k
Adjunct Professor of Soil Science $38k
Acting Soil Scientist $48k
Assistant Soil Scientist Manager $60k
Soil surveyor $64k
Senior Soil Conservationist $69k
7Th Grade Soil Scientist $72k
Run Plant, Environmental, Improvement, and, Project Engineer $88k
Soil Microbiology Lab $89k
Run Plant Engineer Manager $133k
Senior Soil Scientist Lead $164k
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| Rating | 4.6★ based on 3 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Jul 1 (251 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $44 |
| From | Lancaster University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Alison Sharman, Philip Tubman, Tim Ellis, Carly Stevens, Arthur Broadbent, Philip Donkersley, Aimee Brett, Emma Burak |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | R Nature & Environment |
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