MCCCD Program Description

Origin and Composition of Soils

Course: AGS260

First Term: 2012 Spring

Lecture 4 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Derivation, classification, and evaluation of soils; emphasizing their chemical, physical and biological properties in relation to plant growth

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the materials of which soil is composed. (I) 2. Describe the process by which soil is formed. (II) 3. Identify and describe the physical properties of soil. (III) 4. Describe the interrelationship between soil and water as it relates to plant growth. (IV) 5. Describe the effects of air temperature on soil conditions. (V) 6. Identify and describe organic colloids. (VI) 7. Explain how soil reacts to alkalinity or acidity. (VII) 8. Describe the effects of nitrogen and sulfur on soil and plant growth. (VIII) 9. Describe the effects of phosphorous and potassium on soil and plant growth. (IX) 10. Identify micro nutrients in soil, and describe their effects on soil and plant growth. (X) 11. Explain the use of fertilizers to enhance soil and increase plant production. (XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Parent Materials of Soil II. Soil Formation III. Physical Properties of Soil IV. Soil and Water V. Soil and Air Temperature VI. Soil and Organic Colloids VII. Soil Reaction VIII. Nitrogen and Sulfur IX. Phosphorous and Potassium X. Micro nutrients XI. Fertilizer Management

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995

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