AGR1105: Soil Science, Soil Improvement and water management

This course covers pedology, soils chemistry, soil microbiology and biochemistry and soil physics, Soil quality and degradation, basic concepts: resilience and rehabilitation; Soil physical degradation

Course Objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and chemical nature of the soil and soil in situ as affects crop growth and production.
• Examine the need to protect the soil from damage 
• Soil water management