Описание:Курс для интегрированных магистров по специальности почвоведение, профиль "Земельные ресурсы и функционирование почв"
A special course has been given up to the study of the theoretical foundations of systematic of soil. It acquaints with historical and contemporary Russian and international classifications of soils. Professional communications, including international, a competent reflection of the soil diversity on the maps and in legal documents require skills of work with soil classifications and the theoretical knowledge in the field of soil systematics. The course generalizes the previously obtained knowledge about the methodological foundations of soil science and soil diversity, promotes the international terminology development in the field of soil science. It is necessary to correct communication and information transfer to colleagues and specialists of neighboring academic and practical disciplines. At the end of the course the student should: have an understanding of the history of soil systematics and modern knowledge in this field; principles of diagnostics, structure and main taxa of major Russian and world soil classifications; to be able to make or realize the description of the soil profile done in accordance with international manuals; to determine the taxonomic position of a soil profile by main domestic and international soil classification systems.