AGR1105: Soil Science, Soil Improvement and water management

Course Unit Title

AGR1105: Soil Science, Soil Improvement and water management

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Course Unit Description

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