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SLM506Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Integrated Soil Management

This course provides an in-depth understanding of integrated soil management, focusing on various soil problems and their solutions. It covers topics such as soil erosion, organic soils, polluted soils, and wetland soils. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage soils effectively for sustainable agricultural production. Students will learn about soil nutrient dynamics, carbon sequestration, and reclamation techniques for problem soils, promoting environmentally sound practices.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Soil ManagementSoil ErosionOrganic SoilsPolluted SoilsNutrient Dynamics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Soil Erosion

2

Soil Erodibility

3

Organic Soils

4

Carbon Sequestration

5

Problem Soils

6

Polluted Soils

7

Soil Nutrient Dynamics

8

Wetland Soils

Total Topics8 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

Soil Scientist

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Environmental Consultant

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Agricultural Extension Officer

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Land Management Specialist

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Environmental Remediation Specialist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureEnvironmental ManagementLand ReclamationWaste ManagementMining

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Soil Erosion – Causes and Effects

4h

Unit 1: Soil erosion: causes and effects

2 study hours
  • •Define soil erosion and its types.
  • •Identify the causes and effects of water erosion, including sheet, rill, and gully erosion.
  • •Understand the principles of different erosion types.

Unit 2: Soil erodibility

2 study hours
  • •Explain soil erodibility and the factors influencing it.
  • •Discuss physical, chemical, and biological properties affecting soil erodibility.
  • •Understand the role of organic matter and tillage practices in erosion control.
Week
2

Module 1: Soil Erosion – Causes and Effects

4h

Unit 3: Effect of Water Erosion

2 study hours
  • •Identify soil erosion problems on-site and off-site.
  • •Explain erosion sedimentation effects.
  • •Identify and discuss erosion control measures.

Unit 4: Wind Erosion

2 study hours
  • •Explain wind erosion and its causes and effects.
  • •Identify conservation measures for wind erosion control.
  • •Discuss the types of soil movement by wind.
Week
3

Module 2: Organic Soils

3h

Unit 1: Organic Soils

3 study hours
  • •Classify organic soils based on the stage of breakdown.
  • •Describe the physical and chemical characteristics of organic soils.
  • •Discuss management practices for organic soils, including tillage, water management, and fertilizer use.
Week
4

Module 2: Organic Soils

3h

Unit 2: Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of carbon sequestration.
  • •Discuss the technical potential of soil carbon sequestration.
  • •Identify challenges of enhancing soil carbon storage.
Week
5

Module 2: Organic Soils

3h

Unit 3: Carbon Sequestration in Soils: The Opportunities and Challenges

3 study hours
  • •Identify the genesis of carbon sequestration in terrestrial systems.
  • •Identify evidence that carbon is sequestered in soil and terrestrial ecosystems.
  • •Understand how carbon sequestration occurs in different ecosystems.
Week
6

Module 2: Organic Soils

3h

Unit 4: Regosol

3 study hours
  • •Define Regosols and identify their genesis.
  • •Understand the characteristics of Regosols.
  • •Identify management and use strategies for Regosols.
Week
7

Module 3: Problem Soils

3h

Unit 1: Problem Soils

3 study hours
  • •Identify acid sulfate soils and their utilization.
  • •Identify organic soils and their utilization.
  • •Identify salt-affected soils and their utilization.
Week
8

Module 3: Problem Soils

3h

Unit 2: Sandy Soils

3 study hours
  • •Identify sandy soils and their utilization.
  • •Identify shallow soils or skeletal soils and their management measures.
  • •Identify too dry or too wet soils and their management.
Week
9

Module 3: Problem Soils

3h

Unit 3: Polluted Soils

3 study hours
  • •Identify heavy metal polluted soils.
  • •Identify heavy metals availability in soils.
  • •Identify the effect of heavy metal polluted soil on plant growth.
Week
10

Module 3: Problem Soils

3h

Unit 4: Reclamation nd Management of Polluted Soils

3 study hours
  • •Identify microbial and enzymatic activities in soil.
  • •Discuss soil plant interactions.
  • •Understand the bioremediation of heavy metal polluted soils.
Week
11

Module 4: Soil Nutrient Dynamics

6h

Unit 1: Bioremediation of Polluted Soil Sites with Crude Oil Hydrocarbons

3 study hours
  • •Identify advantages of bioremediation of crude oil hydrocarbons.
  • •Understand the process of bio-remediation of hydrocarbon polluted soils.

Unit 2: Soil Nutrient Dynamics

3 study hours
  • •Explain spatial patterns of nutrients in soil.
  • •Explain nutrients cycle (C, N, H, O) in soils.
Week
12

Module 4: Soil Nutrient Dynamics

6h

Unit 3: Nutrients Cycle In Soils: (P, S, Ca, K & Minor Elements)

3 study hours
  • •Identify the roles of phosphorus, sulfur, and calcium in soil.
  • •Explain the roles of minor elements in soil.

Unit 4: Roles of Animals in Nutrient Cycling In Soils

3 study hours
  • •Identify processes involved in animal roles in nutrient cycling.
  • •Understand practical implications of the role of animals in nutrient cycling.
Week
13

Module 5: Wetland Soils

4h

Unit 1: Wetland Soils

4 study hours
  • •Identify tropical wetland soils.
  • •Discuss potentials and limitations of wetland soils.
  • •Understand prospects for their use in food production.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and management strategies.

2

Practice applying soil management techniques to different soil types and environmental conditions.

3

Review case studies of successful soil reclamation projects and identify key factors.

4

Develop concept maps linking soil erosion, nutrient dynamics, and pollution remediation.

5

Focus on understanding the specific properties and management requirements of different problem soils.

6

Practice answering essay questions on the environmental and economic impacts of soil degradation.

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