AGRI 263: Soils

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Class Program

Agriculture

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092211

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Introduction to basic concepts of soil science, plant nutrition and water management. Topics include soil formation and development, soil structure and composition, physical properties of soils, soils mineralogy, soil chemistry, soil fertility, fertilizers, irrigation management, and plant, soil and water relationships.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe the origin, nature and properties of soils.

Describe the relationship of soil in agriculture production.

Apply water and nutrient management in different soil types.

Describe the impact soil and water conservation and nutrient management has on the economics of agriculture and the environment.

Core Topics

Origins of landforms and soil formation
Soil physical properties
Soil chemistry
Soil classification
Soil biology, micro-organisms and organic matter
Soil fertility and plant nutrition