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Learning Activity - Specific knowledge of the physical processes that govern the behaviour of soil and water systems including an understanding of the physical processes controlling water retention and flow through soils and the underlying geology
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| Module | BIOS2035 - Soil and Water Science |
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- Knowledge of the water bearing properties of common rock types. |
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- Understanding of the key principles surrounding water flow in saturated soils |
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- Basic appreciation of the importance of soil physical properties on soil hydraulic behaviour |
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- Understanding of the principles behind the water release curve and ability to calculate the available water capacity |
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- Awareness of how increased drying conditions influence water flow in unsaturated soils |
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- Understanding of the various sources of runoff and how they are used to calculate the storm hydrograph |
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