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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Soil Management
Course: GCO133

First Term: 1999 Fall
 Lec + Lab   2 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   2.7 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Origin, formation, physical and chemical properties of soils. Includes soil testing, fertilization, and modification of techniques to manage soils on recreational grounds



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe soils common to the Southwest. (I)
2. Describe the components of soil. (II)
3. Explain the relationship between soil and water. (III, VIII)
4. Explain how soil texture and structure affect turfgrass and\nplant growth. (III, IV, V, VI)
5. Describe how to modify soil to improve soil conditions. (VII)
6. Describe types of drainage systems used to remove excess\nwater from soil. (VIII)
7. Explain the principles of soil fertility. (IX)
8. Explain soil pH and materials used to modify pH. (IX)
9. Construct a field map and perform a soil series and test. (X,\nXI, XII)
10. Perform a soil test that includes collecting samples,\naccepted procedure, use of proper time, and\nequipment. (X, XII)
11. Analyze a soil test. (XII)
12. Perform calculations related to testing soils, amount of soil\nneeded on recreational grounds, and\ncost factors. (XIII)\n
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. Soils of the Southwest
   A. Types
   B. Textures
   C. Structure
II. Components of Soil
   A. Air
   B. Water
   C. Organic matter
   D. Minerals
III. Soil Texture
   A. Separates
      1. Sand
      2. Clay
      3. Silt
   B. Classification
   C. Determining texture
      1. Lab analysis
      2. Feel
   D. Importance
      1. Macropores
      2. Micropores
   E. Water absorption
      1. Speed
      2. Storage
      3. Availability
IV. Soil Structure
   A. Aggregates
      1. Clay
      2. Granular
      3. Organic matter
   B. Compaction
   C. Determining soil structure
V. Soil Depth
   A. O Horizon
   B. A Horizon
   C. B Horizon
   D. C Horizon
VI. Soil Types
   A. Organic
   B. Mineral
VII. Soil Modification
   A. Complete
   B. Partial
      1. Organic
      2. Inorganic
VIII. Drainage
   A. Properly drained
   B. Poorly drained
   C. Subsurface systems
   D. Other methods
IX. Soil Fertility
   A. Nutrients through osmosis
   B. Soil reaction
      1. Precipitation
      2. pH
         a. Acidity
         b. Alkalinity
   C. Salted
      1. Symptoms
      2. Treatment
X. Field Mapping
XI. Soil series
XII. Soil Testing
   A. Sample
      1. Collection
      2. Proper time
      3. Typical sample
      4. Number of locations
   B. Equipment
   C. Procedure
      1. Test kits
      2. Results
   D. Laboratories
   E. Tissue testing
XIII. Soil Calculations
   A. Testing soils
   B. Amount of soil needed
   C. Cost factors\n
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/25/1999

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