KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Conduct basic field analyzes of forest and agricultural soils, including description of soil profiles and soil shapes, classification and basic description of the study site. Understand the basic properties and processes of forest and agricultural soils and their relationships with tree growth / site productivity.
Know the effects of forest management practices on forest soil properties and processes and how to use silvicultural techniques to influence soil properties and processes to improve productivity and sustainability.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Ability to recognize the correct type of management to be applied in relation to the type of ecosystem. Pedological investigation to establish the connection between the different types of soil, vegetation and management. Application of pedological survey methodologies: identification of homogeneous areas for pedogenesis factors and analysis and description of a soil profile. Ability to recognize the main types of environmental management.
MAKING JUDGMENT
Being able to interpret the processes that occur in a forest and agricultural ecosystem. Ability to evaluate the characteristics of the environment. Ability to evaluate forest and agricultural lands in relation to the type of management.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Being able to expose scientific topics with clarity and synthesis.
LEARNING SKILLS
Being able to describe topics related to the management of forest and agroforestry soils in written and / or oral form. This skill will be developed through the active involvement of students through oral class and field discussions on specific topics related to the course.