Department of Food Production

LEVEL: III

SEMESTER: 2 

COURSE TITLE: WEST INDIAN SOILS

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 3

PRE-REQUISITES: AGSL 1001

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Influence of soil forming factors on soil formation and development specific to the wider Caribbean region; soil formation and distribution in the various Caribbean ecological zones; soil classification at regional and international levels; land use and management appropriate to the region; soil degradation and rehabilitation; land capability appropriate to the region; soil data base and land use planning appropriate to small islands states; field studies of selected West Indian Soils.

ASSESSMENT: Coursework 40% Final Examination 60%