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Khabat Technical Institute Plant Production Department
College /Institute Khabat Technical Institute
Department Plant Production
Module Name Fundamentals of Soil Science and Soil Fertility
Module Code SSF204
Semester 2st
Credits 7
Module Type Prerequisite ■Core ☐ Assist.☐
Weekly hours 6
Weekly hours (Theory) (2) hours class ( 60 )hr Workload
Weekly hours (Practical) (3)hours class ( 90 )hr Workload
Lecturer (Theory) Nazar Mohammed Samin
E-Mail & Mobile NO. [email protected]
Lecturer (Practical) Mss. Hazhar
E-Mail & Mobile NO. [email protected] 07504717063
Module (Course Syllabus) Catalogue
2019-2020
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Course Book
Course Description Studies the physical and chemical properties of soil; soil formation
and classification. Also studies the essential plant nutrients and their
availability in soil. Balances theoretical and practical aspects of soil
fertility and includes soil testing and fertilizer products.
Soil conditions affecting availability of plant nutrients; function
and movement of nutrients in plants; methods of determining
nutrient levels in plants, soils, and other growing media.
Course Objectives On completion of this course the student will be able to:
As a result of this class, the student will: a. Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the physical nature of soil b. Identify the chemical components of soil and apply that knowledge to practical agronomic situations. The objective of this course is to provide students with a
comprehensive understanding of soil fertility, plant nutrition, and
nutrient management so that they can :
1. Describe the influence of chemical, biological, and physical
properties of soil and other growing media on nutrient
availability to plants ;
2. Identify soil (or growing media) fertility and plant nutrition
problems and recommend proper corrective action ;
Identify soil (or growing media) and nutrient management
practices that maximize plant productivity and profitabilitywhile
maintaining or enhancing environmental quality
Student's Obligation Create, interpret and analyze written text, oral messages and
multimedia presentations used in agricultural and life sciences
Required Learning Materials Theory: lecture halls with computers equipment for lecture
presentations, white board, overhead projector, posters
Laboratory practice: Laboratory with equipment for training,
white board, computer with equipment for PowerPoint
presentations, overhead projector, posters
Field practice: equipment available in various settings
Assessment scheme 16% Mid Term (Theory + Practical)
4% Quiz
40% Assignment (report, paper, homework, seminar…)
40% Final exam
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Specific Learning Outcome: 1. Apply fundamental principles of chemistry and physics in
relation to critical zone processes in the pedosphere and
hydrosphere.
2. Classify fundamental biological processes and differentiate
basic organism function in soil and hydrologic systems.
3. Utilize field observations, case study evidence and
experimental data to describe soil formation, morphology
and interactions of the varied components of the hydrologic
cycle.
Course References: 1. Edward J. Plaster, Soil Science and Management
2. Soil Fertility and Fertilizers by John L. Havlin et al. 7th
edition. 3. Nyle C. Brady and Ray R. Weil. 2002. The Nature and Properties
of Soils, 14th Edition. Prentice Hall, Publisher.
4. Helmut Kohnke and D.P. Franzmeier. 1995. Soil Science Simplified, 4th Edition. Waveland Press, In.
5. Mark S. Coyne and James A. Thompson. 2006. Fundamental Soil Science, 1st Edition, Thomson Delmar Learning
1. Course calendar (Theoretical Part):
Week Outline No. of Hours
1 Understand the importance of soil and its utilization
Define soil in agronomic terms 2
2 Describe the origin and development of soil
Distinguish the physical properties of soil 2
3 Study the forms of soil water
Describe the importance of organic matter to soil 2
4 Recognize the function of microorganisms in soil
Explain the difference between texture and structure 2
5 Determine the texture of various soil samples
Understand the factors which effect soil color 2
6 Identify the sources of plant nutrients in the soil
Describe the function and use of the required plant Nutrients 2
7 Explain the availability of the various plant nutrients
Describe the relationship between soil pH and nutrient availability 2
8 Collect a soil sample for soil testing
Understand the process of the soil testing procedure 2
9 Use a soil test report to determine fertilizer application rates
Demonstrate knowledge of fertilizer grades 2
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10 Define action exchange capacity Use the concept of CEC to determine percent base saturation 2
11 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition,Phosphorus and Potassium in Plants
Sulfur, Calcium, and Magnesium in Soil, Basic Soil-Plant Relationships 2
12 Nutrient Transport in Plants,Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium in Soil
Soil Acidity and Alkalinity 2
Course Calendar/Practical Part
Week Outline No. of Hours
1 Soil color
Soil texture 3
2 Soil Structure
Density and Pore Space
3
3 Soil Water
Soil water potential
3
4 Soil water content
Soil water movement
3
5 Hydrologic cycle
Soil Air
3
6 Thermal properties of soils
Redox potential
3
7 Aeration related to Management
Soil and Colloids
3
8 Silicate and nonsilicate clays
Cation exchange reactions & CEC
3
9 Soil Acidity
Determination of pH
3
10 Buffers
Liming Soils
3
11 Soil Acidity and Alkalinity
Evaluation of Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
3
12 Nutrient Management, Nutrients and Environmental QualityEvaluation of
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
3
Questions Example Design
Ministry of High Education and
Scientific Research
Erbil Polytechnic University
Khabat Technical Institute
Department: Plant Protection
Subject: Soil science
Class: 1st S
Time: 60 Minutes
Date: //2020
S1-Midterm Examination (2019-2020)
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1) (9 marks) a) Define soil according to Buckman and Brady. b) What is soil on Pedological and Edaphological point of view? c) Explain the major components of soil.
2) Describephysical and chemical weathering role in the soil development process. (5marks)
3) (8 Marks)
a) Define soil texture and soil structure. b) What are the Hue, Value and Chroma in Munsellcolor system? c) Explain the soil temperature. d) Define field capacity (FC) andpermanent wilting point (PWP).
4) (12 Marks)
a) Write three properties for Sand, Silt and Clay. b) Write the name of each of the following shapes.
5) What is soil water availability? Calculate the available water (AW) in a soil, if you have provided with the following information. (7 marks)
[FC = 22.1 %, PWP = 13.1 %, = 1.51 (g/cm3), = 1 (g/cm3), Zr =80 (cm)]
6) (9 marks) a) Write 5 factors that affect soil pH. b) Explain this figure.
bsoil w
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7) (10 marks)
a) Write the two properties for Protozoa, Algae and Fungi.
b) Describe the types of Mycorrhizae.
8) (15 Marks) a) Write the functions of K and Ca for plant growth. b) Mention to the types of Fertilizers.
9) Mention to the fertilizer application procedures and what are the rules for applying fertilizers. (10 Marks)
10) (15 Marks)
a) How plants take up mineral elements from soil? b) What is meant by “plant nutrition”? c) Describe and draw the Apoplastic and Symplastic transport by following image.
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Practical questions: 11) How to take soil samples, mention to topics. Describe these sampling patterns. (10 Marks)
Image (1) Image (2)
12) Calculate the bulk density (b) for a given soil sample: (10 marks) a) Core diameter= 5.8 cm b) Core height= 7.0 cm c) Weight of dry soil= 287.8 gr
13) Complete the following table and calculate the soil particle size percentage. (51 marks)
Reading time Hydrometer reading (g/l) Corrected reading (g/l)
--------- Blank cylinder Soil cylinder ---------------
40 seconds 1 27
2 hours 1 12.5
Original concentration=35.8 g/l
14) Write the name of following equipment. (10 marks)
…………………… ………………………… ……………………….
15) Describe the purpose of following tests: (02 marks)
a) Soil Organic Matter b) Soil EC c) Soil pH d) Soil moisture
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16) Area is an 8dunam farm near Shaqlawa cultivated bythree crops and recommended amount of fertilizer are given. (10marks)
Crop name Area (dunam) Recommended amount (kg/ha)
Urea Manure
Cucumber 1.8 180 5000
Bean 4.3 200 8000
Cabbage 1.9 160 6000
a) Calculate amount of urea fertilizer and manure for each crops. b) Calculate the total of needed amount urea and manure fertilizer.
17) A sack of N-P-K fertilizer (20 - 10 - 15), is applied to 1dunam of tomato field. Calculate the amount of N, P
and K, if sack has 50 kg weight. (51 marks)
18) Calculate the amounts of Nitrate for following pot if recommended amount is equal to 45 Kg/ha. Soil bulk density=1.47 g/cm3 (10 marks)