SOIL SCIENCE FOR ENGINEERS | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

SOS 1206

Course Credit Units:

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

College:

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

School:

School of Agricultural Sciences

Department:

Agricultural Production

Course Discipline:

Agriculture

Course Description & Objectives:

General concept of soils as complex living systems. Soil genesis (formation); Factors and processes of soil formation. Basic soil physical and chemical properties; (soil texture, soil structure, clay mineralogy soil consistency, soil density, porosity, soil colour, soil temperature) and how these relate to/influence agricultural engineering works. Principles and practices of soil site characterization

Learning Outcomes:

For agricultural engineering students to:

Be able to identify and evaluate various soil types and their potential (s)
Apply appropriate soil management/and conservation practices for sustainable utilization.
Identify soil/land related research problems through case studies and field attachments.

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