Course info
The course explores soil and soil processes regarding their role within the environment. The content covers an introduction to soil formation, classification, mapping and land evaluation; soil chemical reactions and soil management; soil fertility and soil physical properties.
Practicals:
Field: texture; colour; structure; infiltration; soil identification; land evaluation. Laboratory: particle size; pH; cation exchange properties; P; C; fertilizer sources
Assessment: 2 theory tests (25%), laboratory and field reportes & tutorials (25%); 3h exam (50%).
DP Requirement: 80% attendance at practicals and tutorials; 40% Class mark
- Teacher: Nkosinomusa Nomfundo Dube
- Teacher: Pardon Muchaonyerwa
- Teacher: Nqaba Nongqwenga
- Teacher: Rebecca Zengeni
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