Soil And Water Management
- Agricultural Sciences
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 94 pages
- 8 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Intermediate
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of SLM308, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
SLM308 · UNIT 2 CONCEPT OF SOIL MANAGEMENT
Soil water management can be defined as active involvement in controlling soil water content at an optimal state for all given purposes, including environmental needs. An optimal state is often a compromise between competing uses and needs to account for long term sustainability of the soil water system.
What you should be able to do
- Understand soil and water management principles
- Apply soil and water conservation techniques
- Evaluate the impact of tillage systems on soil
- Analyze the causes and effects of soil erosion
- Assess soil erodibility and erosivity
- Develop sustainable land management practices
What it prepares you for
- Agricultural Engineer
- Environmental Scientist
- Soil Conservationist
- Land Management Specialist
- Agronomist
- Agriculture
- Environmental Management
- Land Development
- Natural Resource Management
- Government Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Soil Tillage System in Soil and Water Conservation
Unit 2: Effects of Soil Tillage on Crop Production
Understanding the complex interactions between tillage practices, soil properties, and crop responses requires integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines.
- Module 4: Soil Erosion in Agriculture
Unit 2: Soil Erodility and Erosivity
Assessing and predicting soil erodibility and erosivity involves complex calculations and understanding of various environmental factors.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 29 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Background to Soil and Water Management
Unit 1: Introductory Remarks and Introduction to Soil and Water Management · 2 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 2Module 1: Background to Soil and Water Management
Unit 2: Concept of Soil Management · 2 hours
Define soil management.. Describe soil management practices.. Explain the advantages of soil management..
- Week 3Module 1: Background to Soil and Water Management
Unit 3: Concept of Water Management · 2 hours
Define water management.. Outline water management practices.. Discuss the advantages of water management..
- Week 4Module 2: Soil and Water Conservation Techniques
Unit 1: General Introduction to Concept of Soil and Water Conservation Techniques · 2 hours
Define soil and water conservation techniques.. Identify the purposes of soil and water conservation techniques.. Classify soil and water conservation techniques..
- Week 5Module 2: Soil and Water Conservation Techniques
Unit 2: Soil Conservation Techniques · 2 hours
Define soil conservation.. Describe soil conservation techniques.. Explain the benefits of soil conservation techniques..
- Week 6Module 2: Soil and Water Conservation Techniques
Unit 3: Water Conservation Technique · 2 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 7Module 3: Soil Tillage System in Soil and Water Conservation
Unit 1: Concept Soil Tillage System · 2 hours
Define tillage system.. Identify the objectives and benefits of tillage systems.. Describe the types of tillage systems..
- Week 8Module 3: Soil Tillage System in Soil and Water Conservation
Unit 2: Effects of Soil Tillage on Crop Production · 2 hours
Define tillage effects on soil and crop production.. Explain the tillage effect on soil properties.. Discuss the tillage effect on crop yield..
- Week 9Module 4: Soil Erosion in Agriculture
Unit 1: Principles of Soil Erosion · 2 hours
Define soil erosion.. Identify the causes of soil erosion.. Describe the types of soil erosion.. Outline the agents of soil erosion..
- Week 10Module 4: Soil Erosion in Agriculture
Unit 2: Soil Erodility and Erosivity · 2 hours
Define soil erodibility.. Explain soil erodibility factors and determinants.. Define erosivity of rainfall.. State the factors affecting rainfall erosivity..
- Week 11Review
Review of Modules 1 & 2 · 3 hours
Review Module 1 and 2. Complete assignments for Module 1 and 2.
- Week 12Review
Review of Modules 3 & 4 · 3 hours
Review Module 3 and 4. Complete assignments for Module 3 and 4.
- Week 13Review
Final Revision · 3 hours
Final Revision. Complete all pending assignments.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit summaries and key definitions.
- Practice solving quantitative problems related to soil water management.
- Create diagrams illustrating different soil and water conservation techniques.
- Focus on understanding the factors affecting soil erosion and their interactions.
- Study case studies of successful soil and water management projects.
- Prioritize understanding of erosion control methods and their applications.
Questions students ask about this course
What is SLM308 about?
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.
How many units does SLM308 have?
SLM308, Soil And Water Management, has 8 units across 3 modules, over 94 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is SLM308?
SLM308 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is SLM308 hard?
SLM308 is rated intermediate level, with intermediate mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does SLM308 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 8 units.
How is SLM308 assessed?
SLM308 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with SLM308?
Agricultural Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Soil Conservationist, Land Management Specialist and Agronomist.