PLSC 1100 Soils I
Course Information
| Course Number | PLSC 1100 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Soils I |
| Description | This course covers the study of soil. This will the includes the physical properties, chemical properties, biological properties, soil formation, classification, essential nutrient and soil survey. Soil and water conservation with an emphasis on practices to reduce soil erosion. Tillage practices as the relate to soil properties will also be discussed. |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explain the factors responsible for the formation of the various soil types.
- Classify soil according to the its capability and origin
- Evaluate the soil profiles as their capabilities and limitations
- Describe the soil physical characteristics and how they influence the capabilities of a soil
- Explain the factors that determine soil structure and the farming management practices which can promote or destroy soil structure.
- Understand the role that water has on soil structure, plant growth and soil erosion.
- Show an understanding of the importance of soil conservation and how it is essential for the future of agriculture.
- Identify and explain the agricultural practices that are used to minimize soil erosion.
- Explain the carbon cycle and the role soil plays in that cycle.
- Understand that soil is a living medium and the organisms the live in the soil are beneficial to the soil and plants
- List and test for the macro-nutrients in a soil sample
- Display participation and professionalism in class
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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