Department of Food Production

LEVEL: II

SEMESTER: 2 

COURSE TITLE: SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 3

PRE-REQUISITES: AGSL 1001

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Methods of land clearing and their effects on soil structure; soil tillage and the management of soil structure for plant growth; management of soil structure to improve water intake, transmission and storage; water management for salinity control; soil erosion and the management of hillsides; management of dry and wet lands; management of forest soils; management of specific problem soils: soil management and its effects on microbes, microbial activity and soil fertility; soil fertility management; case studies.

ASSESSMENT: Coursework 60% Final Examination 40%