A study of the physical, biological and chemical properties of soils with a view towards the proper management of soils for efficient crop production and minimum soil erosion. A laboratory period is an integral part of the course designed to give the student an opportunity to observe first-hand the different physical properties of soils and to make different soil chemistry tests.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
- The student will gain an understanding of what constitutes soil.
- The student will gain an understanding of foreign materials contained within the soil.
- The student will be able to understand and identify various types of soils around the world.
- The student will be able to understand and identify factors of proper soil management.
- The student will be able to identify harmful practices for soil composition.
- Soil and its Constituents
- Composition
- Proper Soil Management.
- Soil Formation and Morphology
- Soil Fertility
- Detrimental Soil Management Practices
- Lecture and class discussion.
- Guest Speakers
- Handouts, mass media, etc.
- Presentations/Projects
- NRCS Soil Management Video
- USDA Soils Training Material
- Cooperative Extension Service Soil Fertility Guidelines
- Soil Science & Management by Edward J. Plaster (Cengage)
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include class participation, attendance, exam scores, homework assignments, and presentation assignments.
- SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by class participation, evaluation of writing assignments covering class topics read, and lab assignment completion.
- SCCC Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by writing assignments relating to course assignments
- SCCC Outcome #3 will be assessed and measured by presentation and projects assigned in class
- SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by written summaries of lab work and course assignments.
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