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SLM308Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Soil And Water Management

This course on Soil and Water Management is designed for students in agricultural and environmental sciences. It explores processes degrading soil and water resources in Nigeria, such as erosion, salinity, and acidification. The course emphasizes quantitative theory and practice in measuring and managing soil water, especially in dryland and irrigated agro-ecosystems. Broader issues in soil and water conservation, including relevant legislation, are also covered, with practical exercises to reinforce concepts.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Soil ManagementWater ConservationSoil ErosionIrrigationLand Degradation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Soil and Water Management

2

Soil Conservation Techniques

3

Water Conservation Techniques

4

Soil Tillage Systems

5

Soil Erosion

6

Erodibility and Erosivity

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agricultural Engineer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Scientist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Soil Conservationist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Land Management Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agronomist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureEnvironmental ManagementLand DevelopmentNatural Resource ManagementGovernment Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Background to Soil and Water Management

2h

Unit 1: Introductory Remarks and Introduction to Soil and Water Management

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to soil and water management.
  • •Define soil and water management.
  • •Identify the benefits and importance of soil and water management.
Week
2

Module 1: Background to Soil and Water Management

2h

Unit 2: Concept of Soil Management

2 study hours
  • •Define soil management.
  • •Describe soil management practices.
  • •Explain the advantages of soil management.
Week
3

Module 1: Background to Soil and Water Management

2h

Unit 3: Concept of Water Management

2 study hours
  • •Define water management.
  • •Outline water management practices.
  • •Discuss the advantages of water management.
Week
4

Module 2: Soil and Water Conservation Techniques

2h

Unit 1: General Introduction to Concept of Soil and Water Conservation Techniques

2 study hours
  • •Define soil and water conservation techniques.
  • •Identify the purposes of soil and water conservation techniques.
  • •Classify soil and water conservation techniques.
Week
5

Module 2: Soil and Water Conservation Techniques

2h

Unit 2: Soil Conservation Techniques

2 study hours
  • •Define soil conservation.
  • •Describe soil conservation techniques.
  • •Explain the benefits of soil conservation techniques.
Week
6

Module 2: Soil and Water Conservation Techniques

2h

Unit 3: Water Conservation Technique

2 study hours
  • •Define water conservation techniques.
  • •Discuss the purpose of water conservation techniques.
  • •Outline strategies for water conservation techniques.
  • •Identify water conservation techniques for farmers.
Week
7

Module 3: Soil Tillage System in Soil and Water Conservation

2h

Unit 1: Concept Soil Tillage System

2 study hours
  • •Define tillage system.
  • •Identify the objectives and benefits of tillage systems.
  • •Describe the types of tillage systems.
Week
8

Module 3: Soil Tillage System in Soil and Water Conservation

2h

Unit 2: Effects of Soil Tillage on Crop Production

2 study hours
  • •Define tillage effects on soil and crop production.
  • •Explain the tillage effect on soil properties.
  • •Discuss the tillage effect on crop yield.
Week
9

Module 4: Soil Erosion in Agriculture

2h

Unit 1: Principles of Soil Erosion

2 study hours
  • •Define soil erosion.
  • •Identify the causes of soil erosion.
  • •Describe the types of soil erosion.
  • •Outline the agents of soil erosion.
Week
10

Module 4: Soil Erosion in Agriculture

2h

Unit 2: Soil Erodility and Erosivity

2 study hours
  • •Define soil erodibility.
  • •Explain soil erodibility factors and determinants.
  • •Define erosivity of rainfall.
  • •State the factors affecting rainfall erosivity.
Week
11

Review

3h

Review of Modules 1 & 2

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 1 and 2
  • •Complete assignments for Module 1 and 2
Week
12

Review

3h

Review of Modules 3 & 4

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 3 and 4
  • •Complete assignments for Module 3 and 4
Week
13

Review

3h

Final Revision

3 study hours
  • •Final Revision
  • •Complete all pending assignments

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit summaries and key definitions.

2

Practice solving quantitative problems related to soil water management.

3

Create diagrams illustrating different soil and water conservation techniques.

4

Focus on understanding the factors affecting soil erosion and their interactions.

5

Study case studies of successful soil and water management projects.

6

Prioritize understanding of erosion control methods and their applications.

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