Biology Laboratory

Definition of soil, management and concepts of soil and soil management. Factors and processes in soil formation and development. Components of soil and their interrelationships. Functions of soils (to plants, man and environment). Properties of soil (physical, chemical and biological), their assessment in the field and laboratory. Relating properties of soil and functions/use. Soil degradation (processes, causes and effects) and assessment.

Major characteristics of a tropical environment. Tropical soils and major distinction from soils of other climatic regions. Dominant soil types (based on mineralogy) in the tropics, their characteristics and geographical distribution. Majorland use systems. Use potential and management requirements (physical, chemical and biological

Course Introduces basic French orthographic, pronunciation and sentence structure. It also explores audio – visual, conversation and written exercises to develop simple conversation and description.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Objectives: