Mircopedology Laboratory
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The goal of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge to describe and characterize the soil at the microscope, both for geopedological and interdisciplinary studies.
Expected learning outcomes
Capability to describe soil thin sections at the microscope and to provide their interpretation
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Soil thin sections micromorphology; history of micropedology; undisturbed sampling and thin sections preparation; soil thin sections description; micromorphology of diagnostic materials; micropedology and soil classification; micropedology for palaeoenviromnental reconstructions; archaeological deposits micromorphology.
Professor(s)
Reception:
On appointment
In my office, Via Mangiagalli 34, 2nd floor, room 77